Blue Sound Traffic

Blue Sound Traffic Bio:

BLUE SOUND TRAFFIC are a band from Funchal (Madeira Island), that started playing together in 1994 as Drawned In Tears.

The band’s sound is a mixture between several styles, metal and non-metal. Many different words are used by listeners to describe the band’s sound, from gothic doom (specially in the early days) to modern gothic metal, to “these guys are not metal at allt, which only proves that BLUE SOUND TRAFFIC have achieved their first goal, to have their own sound, their musical personality. Melody has indeed a big part in their songs, but let´s not forget that these guys grew up with the death metal and early British doom metal scene, so melody is backed-up with heavy riffing that really gives their songs the BLUE SOUND TRAFFIC impact.



1994

- The band formed as Drawned In Tears;

- They perform at the "Golfinho" pub located in the “old townt in Funchal;

- They’re included on "From here to nowhere" a national band compilation CD (produced by the In-edita label)



1995

- They record their 1st demo-tape, the 5 tracked "Abstract Melancholy", at the Digo Dai Studios in Lisbon, produced by Armando Glória

- The band’s song "Tears of God" is included on the “Hypermetalt CD, another band compilation. (Música Alternativa label)

- The band was recognized by several zines and radios as “revelation of the yeart.



1996

- Drawned in Tears present a new line-up with the arrival of Nuno Costa (vocals) and Jimmy Figueira (keyboards);

- The band record their 2nd demo-tape, the 4 tracked "Deep", at Rec N'Roll Studio, in Oporto, produced by Luís Barros.

- The band play at the 'Penafiel Open Air' metal festival, considered the biggest national event of its kind, with international bands the likes of Hypocrisy and Cradle of Filth;



1997

- The release of "Deep" gets the press atention it deserves in the “ProMusicatmagazine and “Diário de Notíciastnewspaper.

- Band perform at Cine Jardim, in Funchal, with major portuguese band Blind Zero;

- They perform at the Antena 3 auditorium, invited by the radio station to celebrate Antena 3’s 30th anniversary.

- They play at the “Festa da Juventudet festival with top portuguese artists Entre Aspas and Paulo Gonzo

- Live performances in Lisbon at the Marques Rock Club, Samora Correia and Ritz Club;



1998

- "4ªs de Música" winners. Local band competition promoted and organized by "Vespas";

- Live performance with 'Manowar' at the Hard Club in Vila Nova de Gaia;

- Their track “Temptationt from "Deep" is included on "Deathophobia", an international compilation released by the German label Earth A.D. Records.



1999

- Live performance at Funchal´s pier, organized and promoted by the DRJ (Regional Youth Department), celebrating the Portuguese Revolution’s 25th aniversary



2001

- The band change their name to BLUE SOUND TRAFFIC, and settle their line-up: Alexandre Jardim (guitar), Jorge de Abreu (drums), Nuno Costa (vocals), Saúl Caíres (guitar) and Sérgio Jardim (bass);

- The recording of their 6 tracked demo-cd "As we sit and watch", takes place at Paulo Ferraz Studios in Funchal, with production by Luís Nunes;

- The Demo-Cd is released and gets good national reviews in metal magazines such as "Loud!t, the press labels the band as “a very promissing actt;





2003

- The band return to play again at the Antena 3 auditorium, for a campaign to promote

portuguese music, organized by the national and local radio station Antena 3; The show is broadcasted live.

- BLUE SOUND TRAFFIC travel to Oporto to record the excellent 5 tracked demo-cd "Oxygen". The recordings and production by Luís Barros at the Rec’N’Roll Studios are the best to date.

- The band present “Oxygent live and widespread opinion is that labels should be in touch very soon.

- The band begin a “Oxygent promotional frenzy trying to get it to as many labels, radios, fanzines and other press as possible.

- Nuno Costa leaves the band for personal reasons and is replaced by Dieter, a long time fan of the band.



2004

-“Oxygent gets great reviews everywhere and the band recieve some very interesting and long awaited label atention.

- The band dive into writing new material with new-comer Dieter.

- The band play 2 gigs, 21st and 22nd of May, in Lousã, Portugal, for the Lousã Rock 2004 Music Contest and with great live performances are awarded second place in the competition.

- BLUE SOUND TRAFFIC return to the Antena 3 Auditorium, on May the 27th, for the new line-up’s first gig on home soil. A brilliant performance, an amazing stage and light show and a full auditorium made it a very special occasion for everybody present.