Maharahj
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| Background information | |
| Origin | May 1997, Oakville, Ontario |
| Genre(s) | Metalcore |
| Years active | 1997 to 2002 |
| Label(s) | Nowornever Records |
| Website | Maharahj MySpace page |
| Members | |
| Clayton Kelly Colin Ross Garren Ustel Dave Johnston Andrew Bricker |
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| Former members | |
| Neil Boshart John Brown |
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"Maharahj" is a metalcore band from Oakville, Ontario. Their name originated from a modified spelling of the East Indian term maharaj. This now defunct band was founded in 1997 by Garren and Clay under the original name “One Winged Angel”. The band released 1 demo and 2 studio albums. They disbanded in 2002. Members went on to start bands Explode the Airwaves and Silverstein.
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[edit] History
Maharahj exploded on the scene with screaming technical metal intensity. Hailing from the sleepy Toronto suburb of Oakville, Ontario, Maharahj created a whirlwind of chaotic metal that was already stirred up by other local acts such as Spread the Disease and The End (mathcore band). With the release of the independent demo (A Replication of the Process and the Product), Clay, Dave, Neil, Garren and Jon paved the way for a breed of metal that (at that time) had never been heard in the metalcore community. The demo was well embraced, selling out within the first year. During their first US tour, record owner Matt Beckerman signed them to his (also now defunct) nowornever records. Sharing the stage with such label-mates as The Dillinger Escape Plan and Diecast (band), Maharahj found success in their blend of cacophony and mathematical technicality. Shortly afterwards, they were in the studio recording their 1st full length "Chapter One, The Decent". With a major label financial backing the record, Maharahj was able to win over a huge fan base. Record sales soared. However, the rigorous demands of the touring and difficult musicianship had their toll on some of the members. The crack of the Maharahj whip created some dramatic lineup changes. Colin and Andrew were recruited later that year to replace Jon and Neil. Neil went on to join and play in the successful band Silverstein. Progressing as a more diverse band with more diverse interests, Maharahj later recorded "Repetition". Unfortunately, this album was not as well received as they had hoped. Poor tour support was also a contributing factor. One year later, the band split ways.
[edit] Major label signing
The band then signed to Nowornever Records in June of 1999 The band recorded their full-length debut CD "Chapter One, The Descent, released on the Nowornever label.
[edit] Members
- Vocals - Garren Ustel
- Guitar - Colin Ross
- Guitar - Clayton Kelly
- Bass - Andrew Bricker
- Drums - Dave Johnston
[edit] Former members
- Guitar-Neil Boshart
[edit] Discography
- A Replication of a Process and Product (EP) (September 1999)
- Chapter One, The Descent (LP) (August 2000)
- Repetition (LP) (September 2001)
