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The Mariana Hollow are a female-fronted alternative metal quintet hailing from Greater London. Their sound is steeped in dark melody. Dynamic twin guitar lines and complex rhythms occasionally take the music in a progressive direction, yet the band never lose sight of the release and impact of a great chorus.

Three years ago, guitarist-songwriters Richie Walden and Danny Russell (ex Season’s End) met as they moved on from previous projects to focus on their vision of a dark yet melodic accessible sound. Their shared love of moody, powerful bands such as A Perfect Circle, Anathema, Opeth and Paradise Lost inspired them to start creating their own original arrangements.

So began a long search for the musicians who could bring their sound to life. In early 2008, the pair crossed paths with South African drummer Adam Stanley and bassist Scott Chesworth (who is blind). The bands chemistry clicked into place as each song took shape, but the band struggled to find the right singer.

Eventually, one Rebecca Spinks answered an online advert. With only an MP3 audition and a single meeting, it was immediately apparent that they were in the presence of a vocalist who could raise the bar beyond their highest expectations. Her unique emotive voice and heartfelt, articulate lyrics were precisely what the songs had been missing.

Finally fully formed, the band began to refine their sound, honing in on the strongest material they had and painstakingly developing their individual parts. Seven of the songs from these sessions were included on their debut album, Coma Heart. The Mariana Hollow is the deepest point of the world's oceans, the deepest location on the surface of the Earth's crust. Coma Heart is the sound of a band doing that definition justice, simultaneously finding their feet and coming into their own.

The album came to the attention of and was mixed by Chris Sheldon, who has worked with artists such as Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro, Skunk Anansie, Anthrax and Roger Waters.

"The Mariana Hollow have everything I like in music, great playing, awesome singing and most importantly a knack for infectious melodies that stay with you long after the band have stopped beating you around the head with some ferocious and memorable riffs."
Chris Sheldon, UK-based mix engineer/producer

The disc has subsequently been mastered, and the artwork is complete.

Having played several of London's more high-profile venues such as The Scala, Islington Academy 2, The Purple Turtle and Monto Water Rats, The Mariana Hollow are steadily cultivating a reputation as a captivating live band - their songs entrancing fans of Metal, Goth, Rock and Indie alike. Surely, there can be no better evidence of the incredibly broad appeal and potential of their music.

The Mariana Hollow are now actively seeking professional management and backing from the right record label.
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