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Artist
Candella
12+ albums
alternative metalhard rockalternative rockrockalt. metal
about
So just how crucial is it that a band lives up to and embodies its catchy moniker? It’s a good bet that thousands of fans who have been rocking to the explosive, hard hitting Rochester, New York based Candella haven’t boned up on the scientific origin of the name. Take away that extra “L” and you’ve got the base unit of luminous intensity—that is, power emitted by a light source in a particular direction. The term is the perfect metaphor for the high energy foursome’s upward ascent in the indie music world and the infectious glow they’ve cast on audiences with their lush, driving sound and dark-edged, no holds barred lyrics. Since breaking onto the scene in 2007, Candella--frontman Lee Goodale, lead guitarist Mike Bassett, drummer Mike DeReu and bassist Mike “Red” Vesely have been an exciting Northeast regional success story, building a solid following on the strength of countless gigs in Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse and surrounding areas. Candella’s highly anticipated first project at Studio 1502 is their soon to be released new five-song EP Self-Inflicted. While the band recorded the raw tracks for the songs at their facility, they sent them off to be developed, mixed and mastered by a few of the modern rock world’s top producers and engineers. Master cuts were mixed by Rae DiLeo (whose credits include Filter, Army of Anyone and Veruca Salt) and co-produced by Faultline Productions in Hollywood, guided by producers Brian Diemar, writing and production partners with Marilyn
