User talk:The Highlanders

The Highlanders are a group of 7 friends who come from Wainui, Lower Hutt, Mana, Raumati and Paekakariki. we all share an interest in the folk metal genre. our music is melodic, but heavy with plenty of catchy rifts and lead breaks. We have a unique blend of instruments which include, two lead guitars, bass, drums, saxphone, violin and tin whistle, Ben Paulsen's vocals are powerful and medieval.

Noted musical influences are the bands Ensiferum, Iron Maiden, 8 Foot Sativa, SkyForger and Wintersun we have played many gigs in Wellington and Paekakariki and in the wellington Rockquest 2005 we came 3rd place out of 42 other bands our website is www.myspace.com/thehighlanders

The current line up is : Tim Mekalick Lead/rhythm guitar, Josh Mason as Lead/rhythm guitar, Ben Lewis Bass, Ben Paulsen The screamer, Joseph Bailey Saxophone, Callum Gay Drums Jesse Violin