BIOGRAPHY:

Playing for the sake and appreciation of music, SHADOWBURN is a mix of heavy and funky riffs, rhythms, screams and sounds. 

They bring energy, originality, fun, and hard work to their music. Mike, Derek, Dave, and Nicki come from four very different backgrounds of music. Together, their individual styles shine and mix to create a strong and original sound that falls outside the realm of typical music genres.

Mike Kessell (Bassist) hails from Mount Savage, Maryland with his family. His influences include Primus, Incubus, Tool, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Deftones and more. His style is driven by heavy funk, alternative rock, metal, rhythm & blues, and an eclectic mix of underground artists. He's a bit of a mystery, but there is no denying the low end bass that envelopes our sound. 

Derek O'Neal (Guitarist & Vocalist) hails from Cumberland, Maryland with his family. His guitar style is widely influenced by a unique spread of players from Synyster Gates, Dimebag Darrell, and Ken Susi to the blues realm of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Joe Bonamassa. His riffs are aggressive, yet melodic and technical. Derek contributes vocals, screams, and growls throughout the music.

David Green (Drummer & Vocalist) hails from Charleston, South Carolina and currently resides in Cumberland, Maryland with his family. He has a strong musical background both as a lead singer and a drummer across the East Coast. He likes energetic and dynamic heavy rock music such as artists like Godsmack, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Disturbed, Seven Mary Three, and more. His style is sewn in alternative rock with an exquisite feel for emotional changes and bridges in each song.

 

Nicki (Vocalist & Key Synth) hails from the Youghiogheny River Valley and currently resides in Finzel, MD with her family. She has been playing piano since age 4 and singing in front of crowds since age 16. She has a technique mixed with vocal heat and screaming to produce a recognizable and signature voice.

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We have shared the stage with many awesome artists and groups like Lacuna Coil, HED P.E., Saving Abel, Like A Storm, Sebastian Bach, Powerman 5000, and more!
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Photo Credits: Ken Ma, Timeless Moments by Sage., A. Tenney Photography, Havok Rising Media (Josh Taylor), Brian Skidmore, Chels Sharon, Traea Larae