Every once in a while, a band comes along that refuels your passion for a musical genre. The Fully Down are a prime example, taking melodic punk to new heights with their powerful, three-guitar attack. The Fully Down combine technical, harmonized, metallic riffs with strong, melodic choruses to create songs that are energetic and infectious.
Hailing from the suburbs of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, The Fully Down have spent their formative years diligently honing their skills. Although originally formed in 1999, the band underwent a change of personnel in 2003 to welcome several new members and, having found a perfect group chemistry within a number of individuals, unexpectedly found themselves with three guitarists. Rather than eliminating someone from the equation, The Fully Down decided to incorporate the extra guitar to produce a fuller, more dynamic sound.
With help from friend and producer/engineer, Dean Hadjichristou (Addictive Sound Studios), the band began production on tracks that would eventually appear on their debut CD. After playing only a handful of shows, The Fully Down caught the attention of local label Pop Culture Records, who eagerly signed the band.
In June, 2004 The Fully Down released their eight-song debut, No Fate...But What We Make For Ourselves. It didn't take long for fans, bands and industry notables alike to take notice of The Fully Down's sound and explosive live performances. Alternative Press Magazine selected The Fully Down as winners of their Vans Warped Tour (Region 4) contest in July, 2004. The band subsequently enjoyed three weeks on the Vans Warped Tour covering the North-Eastern U.S. & Canada. The band has also signed a deal that will see their CD released in Japan via Bullion Records in February, 2005.
In the immediate future, The Fully Down will continuously tour in support of their debut CD while working on and showcasing new material for their loyal — and growing — fan base. Three new songs are already in pre-production with plans for a full-length release in the Fall of 2005.
Having already earned a reputation as one of the hardest working, self-sufficient up-and-coming bands in Canada, The Fully Down are set to build on this momentum and make 2005 a successful year.
