Screamer

The bands makeup is 4 veteran musicians who each possess over 20 years performing and writing experience in various musical genres. Screamer (founded by former guitarist Ron Valeo) has released two disks to date. The first, recognized cult classic Target Earth which was released on New Renaissance Records was the beginning of a unique sound in melodic rock and metal in 1988. (BAND MEMBERS: Ron Valeo-Lead Guitar. Michael Schantek-Lead Guitar. Bill Carter-Vocals. Paul Bigalke-Bass Guitar. Kevin Litz-Drums.) Songs like Visionary and Heir to the Throne are compelling to even new rock fans today. In the late 80's the band was up against the not so slow death of melodic rock/metal in the mainstream, and they took a break from the project to pursue individual musical endeavors that were more timely and well received in the US. With the pendulum swinging the other direction in 2008, the band knew the time was right to take the success of Target Earth, and fast forward 20 years. The 2nd release, titled What Excites You (BAND MEMBERS: Ron Valeo-Lead Guitar. Bill Carter-Vocals. Paul Bigalke-Bass Guitar. Pat Hainault-Drums. Mike DeRose-Guitar.) and self released, is that snapshot and brings classic metal and the year 2000 together in a blend that is unique and memorable.