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AVOWED is gaining ground as one of the hottest live bands in Los Angeles with their urgent, unique blast of rock. Growing up in Jordan, lead singer Emad Alaeddin’s only experience with rock music was whatever came through on the few Jordan radio stations. Now, with Avowed, Alaeddin is getting his powerful, hard-rocking tracks heard on the same radio stations he grew up listening to.
Avowed began when Alaeddin met guitarist Jesse DeSanto. DeSanto grew up listening to metal and punk outfits from Pantera to Bad Religion while also being influenced by more melodic acts; Alaeddin only knew the bands successful enough to make it onto the few radio stations in Jordan, including rock artists Alice and Chains and pop hitters Michael Jackson and Bon Jovi. The duo eventually connected their styles into their unique blend of soul-rock and began searching for other musicians to compliment their edgy sound. After an endless six-year road of failed bands and a laundry list of bandmates that would make Spinal Tap thankful, their wishes came true when they found Erik Kreft (drums) and Nick Leroux (bass). Avowed, deciding to all live under one roof, now write, practice and record music day and night. “Its not just a band, it's more like a family,” says Alaeddin.
After months of crafting their vision, sound, and songs, Avowed teamed up with Brent Clawson (Bullets and Octane, The Knives) to produce their self-titled debut album. With tracks like “How Does It Feel” and “Save The Angels,” Avowed has proved they can stand out with lyrics that connect with the audience and still stay personal to Alaeddin’s vision. The band just won a songwriting award for their first single, "How Does It Feel?" by songoftheyear.com, which can also be heard crackling through radios all over Jordan.
Avowed's prized debut album is now available in Virgin Megastores in the Middle East.
Update:
Emad to Jordan. Franny as stand-in.
As some of you may know, Avowed has made an unprecedented decision, one that may help catapult them into the next level of success.
Emad Alaeddin, frontman and vocalist for Avowed, has moved to his home country Jordan in order to promote Avowed. Armed with just his 12-string and set of vocal chords, he has set out on unchartered territory: a society that has never been exposed to Avowed's unique rock sound.
To take his place while he is gone, Emad turned to his long-time friend Franny Mensah. Without hesitation, Franny has accepted the invitation and had been rehearsing with Jesse, Erik and Nick tirelessly.
A month after moving to Amman, Emad has been playing packed houses and has been
showcasing the album which is available in Virigin Megastores there.
Avowed US has just played their first show and are getting set for a big show at the Roxy, armed with the outstanding vocals of Franny.
During the summer, Emad will return to Los Angeles to rejoin his mates for a period of time and perform a number of shows. Franny will surely be sharing the stage during their emotionally charged reunion.
In turn, Emad will be working extra hard to make an Avowed show in Jordan a reality.
In essence, Avowed is currently playing live in two different parts of
the world, a phenomenon that has not been attempted to date.
Will this 'split' be the formula needed to make Avowed a success? That, along with the support of amazing fans like theirs, may just be enough.
We're keeping our fingers crossed.
The Avowed Team
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