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Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (2006 – present)
Since forming in 2006, The Host has become a staple of the Hard Rock scene in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. 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 progressive rock and 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 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 progressive rock and 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.
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Sleep at the Wheel
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On Carrion
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Duel
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Castling
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Working Undercover
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Red Smalltalk And The Lava Rose
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Shoutbox
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RHobday wrote:
Obviously no relation to the late eighties band 'The Host'?
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elichrome wrote:
Lovers Of the host Unite! Tune in to 94.9 fm The Sound tonight at 10pm (Eastern Standard Time - GMT +5) to listen to The Host's Perfect 10 playlist. They play DJ for a while and pick 10 songs (that they know you'll love) followed by one of their own. You can listen online here - http://www.949thesound.com/ (link at the top right).
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yeoldstinkeye wrote:
good stuff.
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stephenjacob wrote:
Hey! The Host was just nominated for a Cincinnati Entertainment Award. If you get a moment, vote vote vote! http://cea.citybeat.com/
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romantic_comedy wrote:
one of the best things i have heard in a long time
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RoboBrouk wrote:
I ripped and uploaded two unreleased songs from YT. I hope it's not illegal. Enjoy! "Tremors & Quakes" - http://tinyurl.com/3z8zmw ; "How To Rush In" - http://tinyurl.com/53phns
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heavensblade23 wrote:
Best local band in Cincinnati
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megad00d wrote:
well i met you guys at warped. Nice dudes.
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TruthAndOnly wrote:
Sets the Sun is a stellar track, where can I get the rest?
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RoboBrouk wrote:
Very, very talented band. I hope their CD come soon...
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MiCkhel wrote:
DFTBA ;D
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elichrome wrote:
You can find The Host merchandise on their website http://thehostband.com/merchandise.php. Or if you click on the little "Buy" tab next to the CD picture, you can download the CD from Amazon.com. It is also available on iTunes.
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vastaraivo wrote:
I'm little by little starting to love this band. It's pity I don't know where I could buy the album.
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VelvetKevorkian wrote:
sounds good. kind of reminds me of klimt 1918
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RoboBrouk wrote:
Thanks for recommendation, really great band. I need their CD...
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patrickdon wrote:
nice one!
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Vrillon wrote:
sick, sick, sick x
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dreamspec wrote:
This rocks, thanks for the recommendation xD
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pgolyshko wrote:
I like your sound! Very oceansize-shineresce.
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Nippoint wrote:
I LOVE you sexy bitches! Will you marry me?
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New Record / April Shows / Artist of the Month
8 Apr 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/thehostband
Hello Friends. California was a blast and the new record sounds great so far. it was a pleasure working with Dave, Bryan, Anette, Peter and John at Tranzformer Studios. …
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'Duel' Music Video
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Recording w/ Dave Jerden & Bryan Carlstrom
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Back in Action
5 Feb 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/thehostband
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Recent Activity
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stephenjacob tagged the host with indie, indie progressive and cincinnati area bands. 22 days ago
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prototier added the host to prototier’s library. last month
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stephenjacob uploaded The Host Live to the host’s images. last month
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stephenjacob linked the host to The Host Live. last month
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stephenjacob uploaded The Host Live to the host’s images. last month
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stephenjacob linked the host to The Host Live. last month
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stephenjacob uploaded The Host Live to the host’s images. last month
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stephenjacob linked the host to The Host Live. last month
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MartMcFly added the host to their libraries. September 2009
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ROBHALFORDISGOD and maidenhell tagged the host with black metal. August 2009
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Check out The Host
by elichrome |
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EP Review: The Host - Transmit [blog link]
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17 Sep 2008 | 1 comment
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