Electro Quarterstaff is an instrumental metal band hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. They play a form of progressive/technical heavy metal and employ three lead guitarists. Initially consisting of three guitarists, a vocalist and a drummer,Williams, Rob (October 12, 2006). "15 seconds with: Electro Quarterstaff", Winnipeg Free Press, p. 16. they added a bassist to their line-up in winter 2006 and played their first show with him in autumn 2007. The band is named for a weapon in the Canadian cartoon Rocket Robin Hood.
The band self-released the Swayze EP in 2004. They later signed with Willowtip Records for their debut full-length album in 2006, Gretzky,Mikkelson, Jill (December 2006). "Electro Quarterstaff: Gretzky", Exclaim!. Retrieved September 15, 2013. which included rerecorded and reworked versions of their earlier tracks. Also in 2006 they toured the United States and Canada for the first time, which included a performance at the Maryland Deathfest.
Members Josh Bedry – guitar Drew Johnston – guitar Andrew Dickens – guitar Dan Ryckman – drums Marty Thiessen – bass guitar
Discography Swayze (EP - 2004) Gretzky (LP/CD - 2006) Aykroyd (LP/CD - 2011)
See also
Electro quarterstaff, weapon of Rocket Robin Hood and his merry men.
References
External links Bandcamp page MySpace page Electro Quarterstaff on Willowtip Records Official Forums