Octalux

Octalux is an American rock band, formed in 1999. The band was formed by Brandon Hurley (Vocals 1999-Present), Shane Morrow (Lead Guitar 1999-2001), Steven Grant (Bass Guitar 1999) and Lance Abbot (Drums 1999-2001 2003-2004).

History


2009 saw Octalux release their 4th studio album, No Apologies for Broken Hearts on Oarfin Records.


In 2009, Octalux signed a distribution deal with Blastzone Entertainment Group.


2004's A World of Hurt was produced by David Angstrom of Hermano (band) and Supafuzz for Mine's Bigger Than Yours Records.

Achievements


Fearshop Band of the Month - Band of the Month on Fearshop.net
Bronze Addy Award - Instrumental Composition (song: Electric [...]) National radio advertisement award
Placed 3rd - Clear Channel Lake Cumberland 2008 Battle of the Bands Placed 3rd out of 32 bands
CD of the Year 2005 (Loud, Fast & Awesome) Voted best CD of 2005 by Radio station in Lexington, KY
Voted top 600 band in America 2007 Voted in top 600 bands of 2007 during Bodogs Battle of the Bands
Placed 2nd - ZRock Battle of the Bands 2007 Placed 2nd in Z103 (Lexington, KY) Battle of the Bands
Placed 2nd - Eastern Kentucky University Battle of the Bands

Band Members

Current Members
Brandon Hurley - Vocals / Rhythm Guitar (1999–Present) (Prior bands - Mr. Me, Dark:30, Star)
David Fite - Lead Guitar / Backup Vocals (2008-Present) (Prior bands - Distant Theory, Wild Ride, Fighting Fit, Third Army, 720)
Chase Gabbard - Drums (2004–2007, 2009–Present)
David Wright - Bass (2010–Present)
Previous Members
Matt Van Fleet - Bass / Backup Vocals (2007–2009)
Adam Baker - Drums (2008–2009)
Jake Atha - Lead Guitar (2008)
Shawn Cloud - Drums (2007–2008)
Ryne Hunt - Lead Guitar (2005–2007)
Dustin Quillen - Bass / Backup Vocals (2005–2007)
Kenton Montgomery - Drums (2004)
Chad Stephens - Lead Guitar (2003–2004)
Steve Blair - Bass (2003–2004)
Charles Stonewall - Drums (2002)
Jason Hamilton - Bass (2002–2003)
Lance Abbott - Drums (1999–2001, 2003–2004)
Shane Morrow - Lead Guitar (1999–2001)
Steven Grant - Bass (1999)

Discography

2001: From the Planet of Love (Self-released)
2004: A World of Hurt (Octalux CD) (Mine's Bigger Than Yours Records)
2005: Loud, Fast & Awesome (Self-released)
2006: [...] Rock 101 (Unreleased)
2006: Live, Fast & Awesome (Unreleased)
2007: Sonic Orgy of Doom (Unreleased)
2009: No Apologies for Broken Hearts Oarfin Records
2009: Unsigned Artists Radio - The Best of Indie Rock Vol 1

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