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Poverty Of Ideals
7+ albums
instrumentalmetalProgressive metalProgressiveinstrumental metal
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Started 2009 Genre Instrumental Progressive Metal Members: Kyle Williams - Drums Craig Goudge - Guitar Matthew Bairstow - Bass Hometown Johannesburg, South Africa Record label Agent Indie Records Poverty of Ideals is a 3 Piece Instrumental Progressive Metal band hailing from the North of Johannesburg, South Africa. Formed in 2009, Poverty of Ideals started from a desire to play something more, something technically challenging yet still keeping to a sound that can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of genre. All 3 members started music at a very young age, dedicating countless hours to perfecting their arts. Kyle Williams on Drums, Craig Goudge on Guitars and Matthew Bairstow on Bass all Studied at COPA(Campus of Performing Arts), receiving above average grades for their respective instruments, as well as playing for many well-known South African metal bands such as Unwritten Friday, Kill The Messenger, Hell To Pay, Pestroy and Truth and Its Burden. They take a completely unique look on the “Progressive metal” genre, aiming to fuse technically syncopated grooves with expansive melodic sections, while shying away from the generic stereotypes often associated with the genre. Not only influenced by Metal, Poverty of Ideals draws influence from a wide spectrum of genres including Jazz, Blues, Rock and Fusion. Poverty of Ideals have strong DIY ethics, releasing their 2010 self-titled EP independently and available for free. Playing small shows as well as nationwide tours
