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Messer
Five men performing on a stage
Messer performing in 2018
Background information
OriginDallas, Texas, United States
GenresRock
Years active2010 (2010)–present
LabelsMaddPants Records
MembersDereak Messer
Javier Contreras
Donnie Deville
Maddox Messer
Kenny Youngar
Websitemesserband.com

Messer is an American hard rock musical ensemble from Dallas, Texas.[1][2] Started in 2009,[3] the ensemble has released three singles, including "Simple Man", "Whiskey" and "Make This Life"[4][5] in addition to their self-titled debut studio album,[6][7]

History

Beginnings (2009-2013)

During lead vocalist Dereak Messer's high-school career in Iowa, he performed with local bands. After high school, the singer moved to Dallas to engage in a professional music career. Upon Dereak's move to the lone star state, he met Javier Contreras, who performed in bands named Mudflap and Pimpadelic. When looking for a hair stylist, Dereak serendipitously waltzed into bassist Maddox Messer's Hair salon, at which time they began to talk about music. During drummer Kenny Youngar's drive from Canada to Arizona, his automobile malfunctioned near Dallas. Youngar ended up spending the night, and joined a band named Strangleweed (who made an appearance on Eye for an Eye. After the band heard about this, Kenny was invited to join the group. Following the formation of the quartet, tattoo artist Donnie DeVille and the ensemble exchanged music after which time DeVille rounded out the quintet.

While touring with a multitude of notable music ensembles, the group caught the eye of music producer Chad Gendason, who produced the debut album from the group.[8]

Self-titled debut album and Make This Life Tour (2013-2018)

Messer performing in 2018

In 2013, the group released two singles entitled "Whisky" and "Simple Man".[3] Just under five years later, in January 2018, the ensemble released "Make This Life", the debut single from their self-titled album.[9] In early April 2018, "Make This Life" peaked at Number 28 on Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs.[4][5]

In March and April 2018, the ensemble toured with Lacey Sturm, Red and Righteous Vendetta.[10][11]

On April 20, 2018, the group released via MaddPants Records their self-titled debut studio album,[6] produced by Chad Gendason.[7]

In June 2018, the quintet travelled the southwestern United States in support of their Make This Life Tour,[12] with three July stops in Texas to perform on the 2018 Vans Warped Tour.[13][14]

On 07 August 2018, the band released their music video for "Save Myself", the second single from their self-titled album.[15] In late August 2018, the group plans to perform throughout the United States with American heavy metal band Gemini Syndrome.[16]

In October and November of 2018, the group plans to tour with American rock bands Royal Bliss and Joyous Wolf.[17]


Members

  • Dereak Messer - vocals
  • Javier Contreras - guitar
  • Donnie Deville - guitar
  • Maddox Messer - bass
  • Kenn Youngar - drums[9]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Messer (2018)[6]

Singles

References

  1. ^ "MESSER'S New Video Make This Life - 97.1 the Eagle". iheart.com. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  2. ^ "Messer: Make This Life - Shockwave Magazine". shockwavemagazine.com. February 5, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  3. ^ a b "INDIE BAND OF THE WEEK: MESSER". rockrevoltmagazine.com. September 28, 2013. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
  4. ^ a b c "Rock Music: Top Mainstream Rock Songs Chart". billboard.com. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  5. ^ a b c "BDSRadio Charts". charts.bdsradio.com. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  6. ^ a b c "Interview: Texas' Messer unveils empowering debut single 'Make this Life'". axs.com. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  7. ^ a b "Make This Life - Messer - Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  8. ^ Desk, TV News. "MESSER to Release Debut Self-Titled Album April 20". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved June 13, 2018. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ a b "Premiere: Messer debut video for anthemic single 'Make This Life'". axs.com. Retrieved June 13, 2018.
  10. ^ "Messer to release debut album on 4/20/18 - Tour with Red, Lacey Sturm and Righteous Vendetta | Alternative Addiction". alternativeaddiction.com. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  11. ^ Chad Childers (January 7, 2018). "Red Announce 2018 Tour With Lacey Sturm + Righteous Vendetta". Loudwire. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  12. ^ "MESSER". Facebook.com. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  13. ^ "MESSER". Bandsintown. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  14. ^ "Vans Warped Tour". Vans Warped Tour. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  15. ^ "Messer, 'Save Myself' - Exclusive Video Premiere". Loudwire.com. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  16. ^ "MESSER". Facebook.com. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
  17. ^ "Royal Bliss". Facebook.com. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  18. ^ McPhate, Christian (April 13, 2017). "Two Dallas Bands Advance to Finals in Competition to Open for Metallica". dallasobserver.com. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  19. ^ a b "MESSER". messerband.com. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  20. ^ "INDIE BAND OF THE WEEK: MESSER". rockrevoltmagazine.com. September 28, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  21. ^ "Interview: Q&A with Dallas Rockers MESSER - Antihero Magazine". antiheromagazine.com. February 3, 2018. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
  22. ^ "Maddox Messer". Facebook.com. Retrieved July 27, 2018.


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