Pia

{Bloody.Rose} Сря 07 Окт 2009, 18:04

Pia, the leader of alternative-rock scene who joined and heated up Linkin Park tour in South-East, ready for international debut.
Pia, which has s meaning of 'Universe and I' or 'You and I' was first set up in Busan, a beautiful southern harbor city of South Korea, in 1998 with five guys named Yohan, Hullang, Kibum, SimZ, Hyeseung.
After pouring out cynical and furious sound in local club concerts and several rock festivals, Pia moved its base camp to Seoul and released its first debut album named [pia@Arrogant Empire] (March 2001).
Right after its debut, this huge empire built on powerful sound coming from the side of frustrated and isolated people caused the huge wave among fans and critics. This album helped Pia create its own musical identity through hardcore sound based on heavy metal.

The momentum that Pia gained sensational attention from fans was ETPFEST 2002, an international rock festival in Korea where many international rock stars participated such as Tommy Lee and Hide Band.
At the end of the year 2002, Pia joined 'Goesoo Indigene Label' and after 2 and a half years, released its 2nd album named [3rd Phase], which is composed, written, recorded and produced by itself.
This album that carries extreme but emotional sound focuses on internal recognition of individuals with denying formalized edge and trying new rock scene, as the title of the album suggests.

After having its own concerts in September 2003, Pia joined the Linkin Park Korea tour and Limp Bizkit Korea tour in October and December respectably and heated up the opening stage. While experiencing big performance on big stage with international rock monsters, Pia has developed its own attraction as a true live band.
In May 2004, Pia joined 'Seotaiji Live in Vladivostok' in Russia and spread Korea rock music to Russian rock fans.
Pia equipped with diverse live experiences and firm musical potential as shown above was re-invited by Linkin Park to its tour in Hong-Kong and Singapore on June 2004 and answered the request with powerful and energetic performance.

Behind the stage, Linkin Park invited Pia to its after-tour party and suggested to join its US tour together. Also, many People from music industry in Asia requested promotion tour in their countries. Now, Pia is moving forward to the global stage as a global band.
Meanwhile, Pia is going to release its 3rd album named [BECOME CLEAR] and get into action in May 2005 with its own concerts.

History

o June 1998 PIA is organized
o August 1999 Awarded first place at the 'Pusan MBC Rock Festival'
o January 2001 Participated in the 'Indie Power 2001' album
o March 2001 indie debut album [pia@Arrogant Empire] is released.
PIA live concert of [pia@Arrogant Empire]
o October 2001 'Contact 2001 Korea and Japan'
'3rd Ssamzie Sound Festival' (Rock festival in Korea)
o February 2002 'The last for a New' (live concert)
o October 2002 '2002 ETPFEST' (Korea rock festival - line up : Tommy Lee, Skrape, Seotaiji etc...)
o November 2002 Merged into Seotaiji Company's label (Goesoo Indigene)
o August 2003 Major debut album [3rd Phase] is released.
'Goesoo Indigene Label Party' (Label Concert)
o September 2003 PIA live concert of [3rd Phase]
o October 2003 Performed with LINKIN PARK in Korea
o December 2003 2003 Performed with LIMP BIZKIT in Korea
'Rush Hour' National Tour
o January 2004 ''04 Live Wire' (Seotaiji comeback concert)
o March 2004 '2004 Crazy For Crash' (live concert)
o April 2004 Pia & Schizo live concert
o May 2004 'Seotaiji Live in Vladivostok' (Rock festival in Russia)
o June 2004 Performed with LINKIN PARK LIVE IN Hongkong & Singapore
o July 2004 'ZERO - Seotaiji Live Tour 2004'
o August 2004 '2004 ETPFEST' (Korea rock festival - line up : Hoobastank, Zebrahead, Pe'z, Seotaiji)
o October 2004 '6th Ssamzie Sound Festival' (Rock festival in Korea)
'8th Bud Rock Concert - Club Tour' (Rock festival in Korea)
o November 2004 '8th Bud Rock Concert - Main Concert' (Rock festival in Korea)
o May 2005 Major 2nd album [Become Clear] is released

Profile

Name: Yohan
Instrument : Vocals
Gear : Boss Gigadelay effecter, SHURE 58A mic
Favorite band : Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Deftones, Incubus..

Name: Hullang
Instrument : Guitar
Gear : Several guitars, Line6 Flextone HD
Favorite band : Wham, Incubus, Deftones..

Name: Kibum
Instrument : Bass
Gear : Status energy 5 bass, Sans pre amp, Swr sm-900 bass amp head, Goliath 10" 6 Cabinet
Favorite band : Flea, Sting, Bono

Name: SimZ
Instrument : F.X (effects - Turntables, Samples, Keyboard, etc)
Gear : Vestax 07pro, PDX2000, Nordlead2
Favorite band : Smashing Pumpkins, Incubus, Seotaiji(Kor), John Williams, John Mayer, Crash(Kor), Rip slime, D'sound, Yoon Sang(Kor), Dragon Ash, Steady&co, E.L.T, 311, Hide, No Doubt, Lisa Ono, Filter, Linkin Park. Eric Benet, Joe Hisaishi, Silver Chair, Michael Jackson
Favorite movie : Zemecis, Tim burton, Jackie Chans's all movies, Shunji, Lucas Film, D.Fincher, Spielberg's movies & Bubble boys, White Olender, Groundhog day, JackAss & etc..

Name: Hyeseung
Instrument : Drums
Gear : ORANGE COUNTY DRUM & PERCUSSION 20ply Vented Snare
PEARL Master Custom Snare
PEARL Free Floating System Snare
PERAL DR-503 Drum Rack
VICFIRTH Stickx
Zildjian Cymbalz
TECHNICS MK-3 Turntable
Nu-Mark sm-1 Mixer
ROLAND TD-8 Drum Module
ROLAND PD-6 Drum Pad
Favorite band : 311, Kottonmouth Kings, Papa roach, No doubt..

Website: http://www.bandpia.net