User:Theupsurge/The upsurge

The Upsurge is a teen metal band formed by Nick McNeil and Will Christoffersen in 2007. Their inspiration included such bands as Metallica, Nirvana, Pantera, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Boston, The Beatles, and Iron Maiden. However, their influence comes from all genres. The original line up included Will Christoffersen on lead guitar and vocals, Nick McNeil on bass, and Peter Cino on drums. After six months, Philip Wilder became the fourth member and rhythm guitarist. Two months after that, McNeil was replaced with an old friend, David Patterson. After a year past the dedication and loyalty of their rhythm guitarist was ailing. He was replaced with Peter Lavelle, only to be replaced by R.A.D. The final addition happened when Cino was replaced on drums by Charlie Christoffersen.