Formed in 2006, BONE SHAKER is determined to travel the world and bring showmanship back into metal. With it’s debut CD, ’13 Ghosts’ BONE SHAKER displayed it’s ability to write catchy, sing able metal while still maintaining the power and edge that many seek from heavy rock. "Rock-n-Roll is as visual as it is sonic." That is the credo of BONE SHAKER. Envisioned by chief song writer and lead vocalist David "Gonz" Gonzalez, BONE SHAKER is accentuated by drummer Brian DeHarde and bassist Camille Gonzalez.
After recording their 14 song demo CD in Spring of 2006 at Triple Six Studios, Bone Shaker quickly gained momentum and received accolades from fellow musicians and fans alike. Within three shows the band found themselves playing venues that seat thousands like The Rave in Milwaukee and opening for national acts like Metal Church and Meliah Rage. Bone Shaker has had the honor to share the stage with many notable rock and metal acts from around the world. Bands such as Doro (Germany), Fatale Smile (Sweden), Cradle Of Filth (England), Sex Dept. (Italy), Shadowside (Brazil), as well as Metal Church, Lillian Axe, Gwar, Meliah Rage, and Kicking K8, all from the USA to name just a few. In July 2008, Bone Shaker played the famous Rocklahoma Festival in Pryor, Oklahoma. A five day festival with an attendance close to 100,000, three massive stages hosted acts such as Brett Michaels, Sebastian Bach, Ronnie Munroe (Metal Church), Ratt, Dokken, Queensryche, Lita Ford, Tesla, Ace Frehley, Ron Keel, Triumph, and many more.
Bone Shaker has been featured on compilation cd’s alongside national bands from Ferret Records, Relapse Records, and Trustkill Records. The secret to Bone Shaker’s quick acceptance is the old school flavor underlying the melodies and the simplicity of the songs. First time attendees often find themselves singing along, and humming afterwards. In Spring , 2007 , Bone Shaker signed a deal with North America’s Turkey Vulture Records. The band recorded in late Summer of 2007 with producer Jason Z., of Full Spectrum Studios, at the helm. Their national debut, titled "Bang,...You’re Dead" is a solid collection of material that takes you back to the good ol’ days of hard rock/metal. Riffs and melodies abound throughout that whisper the influences of greats like Iron Maiden, Dio, Wasp, and Judas Priest. Bone Shaker's cd is distributed by Blastzone Distribution, a subsidiary of Koch/Fontana North, one of the largest distributors in North America. The cd has major chain as well as worldwide online distribution.
In the Spring of 2008, Bone Shaker recorded their version of Warlock's 1983 song, 'Out Of Control'. It was included on a tribute cd honoring the 25 year career of Doro Pesch and Warlock. The cd, titled 'Tribute To Steel, A Tribute To Warlock' was released by Pure Steel Records in December of 2008. Bone Shaker's song,'Hell And Back', was featured in the April 2008 issue of Metal Edge Magazine. Over 100,000 copies of the free disc went out to Metal Edge subscribers and news stands around the world. Summer of 2008 found Bone Shaker working with noted Producer Don Debiase. Don has produced recordings for many major labels like Metal Blade, Road Runner, Victory, and more. Don Pre-produced six new tracks with Bone Shaker which were recorded in July at Full Spectrum Studios.
Bone Shaker begins 2009 as the Official band of The Milwaukee Iron arena football team! Playing the team song, 'We Are Iron' live to thousands at every home game, the band can also be seen every Thursday as the house band for The Milwaukee Iron Coach's Show on Time Warner Cable Sports Channel 32.
The band released a new CD in May of 2009 featuring all new songs the band has written over the past year.
With a combined music experience of over 60 years, BONE SHAKER is surely an unstoppable force in American METAL!!
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