Nikki Stringfield
Nikki Stringfield | |
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 Stringfield (left), Wanda Ortiz (middle), and guest guitarist Nili Brosh (right) performing with The Iron Maidens | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Davina Murray[1] |
| Born | 1990 (age 33–34)[2] Red Oak, Texas, United States[3] |
| Origin | Red Oak, Texas, U.S.[3] |
| Genres | Heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | DRZ, Powerslave |
| Website | Nikki Stringfield on Facebook |
Nikki Stringfield (born 1990)[2] is an American heavy metal singer,[2] best known as the current guitarist for both The Iron Maidens and Femme Fatale,[4][5] current touring guitarist for Heaven Below[6][7] as well as the former guitarist for Before the Mourning.[8]
History
Beginnings
Born in 1990 in Red Oak, Texas,[2] Stringfield attended Red Oak High School, graduating in 2008.[9] After leaving the secondary institution, the singer studied at The University of Texas, in Austin, Texas,[10] graduating in 2012[9] with a degree in Radio/TV/Film.[11]
Music career
After performing an internship with Warner Brothers Music,[3] the guitarist moved to Los Angeles, California in January 2012[12] to become part of American melodic metal bands Before the Mourning[3] and The Iron Maidens.[12]
In 2014, Stringfield and Before the Mourning parted ways,[13] after which time Stringfield joined Femme Fatale in May 2015.[14] In September 2015, The Iron Maidens brought the former guest guitarist on as a settled member for the ensemble.[15] Stringfield and The Iron Maidens vocalist Kirsten Rosenberg appeared as contestants on the August 3, 2017 episode of the music game show Beat Shazam.[16]
In 2017, Stringfield released music videos for her solo singles "Save Our Souls" and "As Chaos Consumes",[17] followed by "Heart Shaped Box" in 2018.[18]
In late 2018, Stringfield became a touring guitarist for American rock band Heaven Below.[6][7] In January 2019, she announced that she plans to release her debut solo EP some time that year.[19] In July 2019, the singer announced the title of the album, Harmonies for the Haunted,[20] with a September 2019 announcement that she expects to release the album on October 30, 2019.[21][22] On October 18, 2019, Stringfield debuted "When the Devil Comes Down", her first single from the EP.[23]
Discography
Before the MourningEPsVideos |
Solo careerEPsSingles
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References
- ^ Kennedy, Adam (February 16, 2016). "Nikki Stringfield of The Iron Maidens". Nationalrockreview.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ a b c d "PressReader.com – Connecting People Through News". Pressreader.com.
- ^ a b c d e Catania, Andrew (November 25, 2016). "The Queen of Strings Nikki Stringfield Interview". Allthatshreds.com.
- ^ "Nikki Stringfield". Facebook.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ Blabbermouth (May 17, 2017). "THE IRON MAIDENS Guitarist NIKKI STRINGFIELD Releases 'As Chaos Consumes' Single, Video". Blabbermouth.net.
- ^ a b "HEAVEN BELOW – Skinny's Lounge – North Hollywood, CA". Willtorock.com. November 15, 2018. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ a b Heaven Below (December 31, 2018). "Happy 2019 to everyone!!! We're kicking off the New Year with a show at The Whisky A Go Go next Monday the 7th with our badass friends!!!". Facebook. Retrieved January 1, 2019.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ "Before The Mourning Gets Amped By". Allaxess.com. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
- ^ a b "Nikki Stringfield". Facebook.com. n.d. Retrieved December 14, 2018.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ "Artist Profile: Nikki Stringfield". Music Connection Magazine. May 9, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "The Iron Maidens/Femme Fatale guitarist Nikki Stringfield releases solo single – Sleaze Roxx". Sleazeroxx.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ a b "INTERVIEW: Nikki Stringfield – The Iron Maidens – The Rockpit". Therockpit.net. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Nikki Stringfield (The Iron Maidens)". Ghsstrings.com. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
- ^ "Femme Fatale". Facebook.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ "Timeline Photos – The Iron Maidens". facebook.com. Retrieved September 30, 2015.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ "Beat Shazam Recap: August 3, 2017". Fikkle Fame. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
- ^ a b c "THE IRON MAIDENS Guitarist NIKKI STRINGFIELD Releases 'Save Our Souls' Single/Video". Bravewords.com.
- ^ a b "THE IRON MAIDENS Guitarist NIKKI STRINGFIELD Pays Tribute To KURT COBAIN With Cover Of NIRVANA's "Heart Shaped Box"; Video". Bravewords.com. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ a b Stringfield, Nikki (January 3, 2019). "Happy New Year!". Facebook. Retrieved January 4, 2019.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ a b "Nikki Stringfield". Facebook.com.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ "Nikki Stringfield". facebook.com.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ "Nikki Stringfield". facebook.com.[non-primary source needed]
- ^ a b "Nikki Stringfield – When The Devil Comes Down" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Free Music Wednesday Feat. Before The Mourning Benefit Show – Tickets – The Roxy Theatre – West Hollywood, CA". Ticketfly.com. September 4, 2013. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
- ^ "iTunes Music – Damned and Forsaken EP by Before the Mourning". iTunes Store. April 8, 2014. Archived from the original on November 29, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
- ^ "Before the Mourning – B4TM – (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO – High Quality – HD)". Retrieved December 14, 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Sally's Song (The Nightmare Before Christmas cover) by Nikki Stringfield". Retrieved December 14, 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Nikki Stringfield – "As Chaos Consumes"". Retrieved December 14, 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Nikki Stringfield – "Save Our Souls"". Retrieved December 14, 2018 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Nikki Stringfield – "Heart Shaped Box" Nirvana Tribute". Retrieved December 14, 2018 – via YouTube.