Amphibious Assault
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Amphibious Assault began when 17-year-old, former Kittie guitarist, Fallon Bowman was on a plane from Ontario to New Jersey, skimming through a Tom Clancy novel when she came upon the term amphibious assault. Bowman, who had entertained thoughts of a new musical project, thought the term would be a great name for an industrial band.
Bowman would go on to record several tracks with Pigface for the band's 2003 album, Easy Listening. Her enjoyment of the recording experience, led her to begin writing music again. She purchased a sequencer and began exploring the industrial genre that she had always admired but never actively pursued. In the months that followed, Bowman's basement filled with drum machines and synthesizers. From her basement, she crafted the songs that would make up Amphibious Assault's debut album, District Six, released on The Orchard label. Bowman's former Kittie bandmate, bassist Talena Atfield, has also contributed to Amphibious Assault, as has guitarist Pete Henderson.
Amphibious Assault's second album was completed and originally scheduled for a June, and later, an August, 2005 release. The release was postponed, both times, largely due to Bowman's school schedule. Her scheduled live shows with Pigface were also affected by the schedule. On January 10, 2007, Bowman announced, on Amphibious Assault's website, that the second album, On Better Days And Sin Eating, was now available to purchase. The album is limited to 500 physical copies but will also be available as a digital download. She also confirmed that this album would be the last release from the Amphibious Assault project. A new project, with a different sound, is expected from Bowman in the future.
[edit] Discography
- District Six (2003)
- On Better Days And Sin Eating (2006)
