The Host

Since forming in 2006, The Host has become a staple of the Hard Rock scene in Cincinnati, Ohio. What started out as a labor of love for the four-piece has become an outright obsession.



"The need to write and perform outweighs anything else in our lives, and we work hard to ensure that everything we do has a special quality to it," says Host singer, Chris Charlton.



Drawing on a full spectrum of musical influences, The Host's overall sound lies around the edges of bands like Muse, The Mars Volta, and Queens of the Stone Age. Their unique style and unusual songwriting methods offer a more stream-of-conscious feel that stretches beyond the boundaries of modern Alternative Rock. Exotic verses and powerful choruses are supported by a solid framework of hooks that sink in and don't let go. In keeping with their namesake, song themes range from tales of revenge to restlessness to co-dependent relationships.



Following the release of the Dual EP Project; 2007's “Receive” and 2008's “Transmit”, word-of-mouth for The Host has spread rapidly. Intense live shows and radio airplay, (including a variety of internet podcasts), have only fueled their fire. The Host received a nomination for the 2007 Cincinnati Entertainment Awards in the category of Best Hard Rock Band, and also forged their way to the Regional Semi-Finals of the Nationwide Bodog Battle of the Bands. The Host has also been invited onto three shows for 2008’s Van’s Warped Tour (Cleveland July 17th, Detroit July 18th, & Cincinnati July 30th) and one of the largest band showcases in the region, The MidPoint Music Festival. These high caliber shows have enabled The Host to establish further recognition with a fast growing audience.



With the Receive/Transmit Dual EP Project now under their belt, The Host has started work on their first full length album while continuing to play LIVE, consistently attracting new listeners to their growing fan base.



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"Anything that rises from the ashes of former local progressive bands Levelnine and Dropshadow is cause for major anticipation. For fans of heavy Progressive Rock, The Host's debut two years ago shattered expectations and replaced them with fanatical devotion. The twin EPs they've released are packed with more Bohemian Alt-Metal than one band should be allowed to write. All this plus they don't get sucked into self-absorbed artistic exponents or vocal calisthenics. Just pure Rock goodness."

Ezra Walker - Citybeat



"This Cincinnati four-piece became one of the "you gotta hear these guys" new bands of 2006, thanks to impressive live shows and song leaks on their MySpace page. The Host's debut release, the five-song Receive, lives up to the hype."

Mike Breen - Citybeat



"The Host has developed a classic sound with big guitar riffs and dramatic song arcs."

Richard Jones - JournalNews Go!



"Starting in 2006, The Host has become a great live band to watch for in Cincinnati, Ohio. Their lyrics are meaningful and their instrumentals are somethin to move to. This is easily a band to look out for"

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