Origins:

Maelstrom was formed in 2004 by school friends Wull Hay and Scott Simpson. In it's early stages, the band took the form of a 2-man project that was never intended for live performance. During 2004, the pair recorded their first self-titled demo on a shoestring budget, using only a 4-track recording unit at Scott's home near Glasgow. On the strength of these recordings, the project started to attract attention within the Glasgow metal community.

In 2005, the prospect of live performances came into question and it was decided that a full line-up would need to be found to progress any further. The band was completed with the arrival of drummer Donnie Temple, and 7-string bassist Chris Cameron.

Throughout 2006 the band existed as a 4-piece, and now under the name Maelstrom, began writing and rehearsing new material. As the music started to develop, it became apparent that a keyboard player was needed. Linzi Brown came to their attention at a drunken party, and joined later that year as a fifth member. With this new line-up, Maelstrom played their live debut on 24th May 2006 at the 13th Note in Glasgow.

In 2007, the band recorded their first full-length release entitled "The Shores At Dawn".

This year, the band are currently writing new material for their next self-released album...

bass | Chris Cameron

Name: Chris Cameron

Instrument: Bass Guitar

Equipment: 7 string Conklin GT7 Bass, Fretless 6 string Bass, Custom 6 string Bass, Customised Yamaha Fretless 4 String.

Influences: My musical influences change on an almost daily basis, but they are mostly contained within rock and jazz.

Best Maelstrom Track: I dont have a specific favourite Maelstrom song, although, "Thrall of the One" and "Dreaded Symphony" are particularly special as they are the first songs I learned with Maelstrom.

Worst Maelstrom Track: Similarly, I dont have a least favourite song. Some of the intricate riffs can be challenging, even painful to play at first but they are generally the most rewarding when played live.

Favorite 5 Albums:

Rodrigo y Gabriela - Rodrigo y Gabriela

Blue Oyster Cult - Imaginos

Rush - Fly By Night

Kyuss - Sky Valley

Primus - Sailing the Seas of Cheese

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