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Shadows Down is an American Rock band based in the Richmond, Virginia greater metro area. Their style can be classified as Rock, Alternative and Metal and is gaining momentum with genre followers. Otherwise unlikely fans are showing up, as the disgruntled citizens who feel connected to the band's 'We The People' voice. Earning industry respect, Shadows Down is an All-American Rock persona driven by world issues, social injustices and the fight for freedom.

The band formed in 2010, when solo artist KOLE (Kole Kruger), a Florida native, auditioned for the Virginia group. Originally called Cradle's Edge, members Mike Ciavarella, Jimbo Jones, and Chris Jenkins saw a future with Kole and began to write music together. With the band and singer based in two different states, they faced logistical as well as financial challenges. Committed to their music, and in it for the long-haul, this band-on-a-budget is putting modern technology to the test. Using the internet as a base for file transfers, and limiting planned visits for the band's physical needs, they are forging their own digital path into a whole new realm of possibilities. Their experiences as seasoned musicians, and a savvy band with desire to succeed, has inspired the book and documentary "Band on a Wire", planned for a late 2012 release.

In early 2011, the band officially announced themselves as Shadows Down and began recording their debut album "Saving Grace". The album was recorded between the band's own Soundtrap and Sonic Dreamland studios and fully produced and engineered by Shadows Down. The band continued to work and interviewed drummers until Matt Roop joined in August of 2011.

Summer 2011 brought the release of their first song "Guns", followed by their song "The Letter". The release date of their debut album is September 16th, 2011.

Band members

 * Current members
 * Kole Kruger – lead vocals, keyboards (2010–present)
 * Jimbo Jones – bass, backing vocals (2010–present)
 * Matt Roop – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2011–present)
 * Chris Jenkins – lead guitar, backing vocals (2010–present)
 * Mike Ciavarella – rhythm and lead guitar (2010–present)