Harm

“People just want music they can get up and shake their asses to” A crass but fitting description from guitarist Mike Allen of the musical drive the fuels Southern Ontario’s heavy groove kings HARM. Everyone who has seen HARM live has been churned back through the venue doors hooked, and ready for more. Their musical innovation and intensity translates strongly through mics and amps, hitting the crowds right in their core. They’ve booked packed–house shows around the region and back, includin...

“People just want music they can get up and shake their asses to” A crass but fitting description from guitarist Mike Allen of the musical drive the fuels Southern Ontario’s heavy groove kings HARM. Everyone who has seen HARM live has been churned back through the venue doors hooked, and ready for more. Their musical innovation and intensity translates strongly through mics and amps, hitting the crowds right in their core. They’ve booked packed–house shows around the region and back, including Lee’s Palace, Absinthe, Kathedral, Casbah, Red Rooster and the Horseshoe, to name a few. Harm was also a featured act at 2008’s Roger’s Spring Music Festival and performed at the Y108/RedPipe.ca Breakout Band Challenge and Metal Queen Management's metal festival in Downsview Park. Take them off the stage, and HARM further reveals themselves to be professional in all aspects of the job. Formed in 2003 together with Mike Allen (guitar) and Enrique Changanaqui (drums), the following years would see the key additions of Steve Sharpen (vocals) and Ania Fritch (bass, vocals). Their original material is extensive, hashing loudly the finer points of political prowess and emotional landscapes, combining easily with addictive melodies and empowering hooks. To coin them ‘metal’ would be a sore understatement; their sound is teeming with edgy grunge and an ever–reaching boldness that’s instantly appealing to the inner rocker in us all. Their self titled debut album released on October 24th 2008 was accompanied by a cover feature in the View Magazine and interviews on CFMU 93.3. The Fall saw the premiere of Harm's singles 'Suffer Again' 'The Green' and 'Uncivil Protest' on radio, as well as on the Kill City 12 compilation, distributed by California based label 272 records. In May 2009 HARM began work on their highly anticipated follow up album with noted producer Tom Treumuth. Early on, the material for the new album showed a marked increase in intensity, performance, direction which coupled with a truly compelling set of songs promised to deliver a smashing sophomore album. Recorded, mixed and mastered in only three months the album has lived up to all the promise it initially held and beyond. Look for HARM’s sophomore album “The Nine” to be released worldwide this fall through hypnotic/E1 accompanied with the commanding single “Little Pariah.” HARM now stands poised to fulfill their promise and potential on a global scale. ..