Ephen Rian is a post-hardcore band from the Austrian skiing-village Grossraming. Associated by a long-lasting friendship between the band members and their shared preference for highly emotional music, Ephen Rian was founded in may 2003 by Stefan, Klaus, Markus, Manuel and Peter. Inspired by bands such as Thrice or Thursday the band started writing songs right on. The five recorded their demo “Heroes Don’t Ask Why”in 2004 and got featured instantly as demo of
the month august 04 in Germany’s largest music magazine Visions. Ephen Rian actually belongs to the most talented newcomers in Austria. For Ephen Rian 2005 started very busy. The guys supported the British hardcore legends TRIBUTE TO NOTHING on their Austrian tour and played gigs on this year’s EASTPAK PRO PUNKROCKER TOUR. Afterwards the band played their first shows in Germany. Their debut-EP THE SPECIAL REFERENDUM been released in Europe October 2005 on the Italian label Wynona Records and November 1st in the US. The 8 track mini-CD been mastered at the Californian Capitol Studios.
