Nevent was born 1997, at
the still recent time when distressed princesses were
crashing Teutonic cars against pillars' bridges. In
reality, great chaos was predicted, along with a widespread
commotion and troubled hopes. Universal and deafening
disorder was on its way. Let's say this era was definitely
made for roar.
Then a certainty appeared in Nevent's minds, composed
of five fellow musicians native to various European
countries and hardened to tough rock and roll: whatever
the row of world's decay may be, it's always the haunting
hubbub of metal that rings out best.
Thus, since its origin the band expressed its terribly
acute feeling of electric music by producing a tremendous
sound mixed with skilful melodic prospecting, digging
up in Machinehead the impulsiveness of guitars as well
as the significant vehemence of tone, cooking up in
Pearl Jam or Tool by means of its enthralling singer's
voice.
Brought up by prestigious references, Nevent obviously
never ignored its peculiarity. During the first ten
months of its existence, the band composed several original
pieces while developing its touch in order to drive
serenely into a recording studio. Its first self produced
CD dawned in October 97. Hardly had it been proposed
to metal addicts than the album got numerous favors
from rock mags. Soon after that, for its first stage
appearance, Nevent's performance sounded terrific introducing
the US band Clutch.
Inevitably this performance led the band to think about
extensive prospects. Among the various European producers
to whom the album had been sent came then to light the
internationally renowned figurehead of Daniel Bergstrand
(Messhugah, Stuck Mojo, Strapping young Lad). The successful
Swedish artist invited Nevent to join him for a studio
session and the five pals immediately landed in Uppsala
December 98, so as to dedicate frantically - no matter
the harshness of climate - to its very vigorous "
FAMILIARITY BREEDS CONTEMPT " album recording.
Back to the fold with the baby carefully wrapped up
(11 overexcited tracks), things followed on rapidly
from then on. May 99, Nevent toured all over Europe
along with the well-known US band Overkill, and made
it happen wherever they were (Italy, Germany, Austria,
Czech Rep., Belgium, Turkey and Switzerland). Then the
band worked on for the next months negotiating feverishly
towards different labels, and eventually initializing
with Pure Blended Records.
Enthusiastic about live shows, but also anxious to
clear up new musical territories, Nevent spent the year
2001 composing and writing, not repressing however its
desire to set stages on fire when begged for.
In the year 2002, the band was selected among 220 participants
and appeared at the Bex Rock Festival (Switzerland),
featuring Sisters of Mercy and Nada Surf. Facing the
other 9 bands in competition, Nevent took the cake.
As for the future, it looks once more promising, since
the band is getting ready to give birth to a new wild
metal offspring at the start 2003. |
