Wretch

Colin Watson - Vocals
Nick Giannakos - Guitar
Mike Cykon - Guitar
Tim Fredrick - Bass
Chris Koshock - Drums

Find Wretch on Myspace at

www.myspace.com/wretchmetal1

or on the web at

http://www.auburnrecords.com/artists.html

Rising from the ashes of the glorious 1980’s underground Cleveland metal scene, Wretch reunite to record and release their debut album “Reborn”. The band soundly deliver 11 tracks of explosive, aggressive, 80s-style power metal guaranteed to satisfy the most die-hard of underground heavy metal fans. Led by dynamic front man Colin Watson, the band lets their early musical influences (Accept, Iron Maiden, Metal Church, Judas Priest) shine through while forging and creating their own unique, original sound. Their debut album, produced by Breaker guitarist Don Depew, features 10 Wretch originals plus a cover of Breaker’s classic “Touch Like Thunder”. The CD packaging includes a 16-page full color booklet with original artwork by Alex Yarborough. Formed in the early 1980s, Wretch established a loyal, die-hard regional following by becoming a staple on the fledging Cleveland metal concert circuit. They were one of the regular opening bands for Breaker, the area’s biggest drawing band at the time, and shared the stage with many national metal acts of the decade. The band recorded several demos over the years but never released an official album. Their lone commercial appearance was contributing the song “Life”, with a different lead singer, to the 1990 Auburn Records “Heavy Artillery” compilation. With the help of Auburn Records President Bill Peters (one of the band’s biggest fans!), Wretch reformed to record a one song demo for a new compilation project several years ago. So impressive was the work that a full-length album was planned. Upon completion of the recording sessions, bassist Dennis Hayes and drummer Jeff Curenton were both offered an opportunity to join Seven Witches and tour. Hayes later left Seven Witches to join up with Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens’ new project Beyond Fear. Curenton continued in Seven Witches and recorded on the band’s 2006 “Amped” album. Both members were replaced, along with guitarist Dave Hayes who left with his brother Dennis. The current line-up is: Colin Watson (vocals), Nick Giannakos (guitar), Mike Cykon (guitar), Tim Frederick (bass) and Chris Koshock (drums). The band’s core writing team of Watson and Giannakos has remained intact for over 20 years. Giannakos is also a member of Breaker. In recent years, Wretch have performed at both the 2004 & 2005 BW&BK metal festivals in Cleveland and contributed the song “Reborn” to a recent compilation CD for Germany’s prestigious HEAVY Magazine. With the release of “Reborn”, the band is finally able to present their music to metal fans worldwide. They are already hard at work writing new material for the follow-up album that they plan to record and release in 2007.

Wretch - "Cry For The Young"

Wretch - "Eye's Of Fate"

WRETCH "Make This Garden Burn" CD Release date: August 7, 2007 Item #: 1010-2	1. Make This Garden Burn 2. I Will Defy 3. Touch Like Thunder (w/Jim Hamar) 4. Never Too Late 5. The Challenge 6. Comatose 7. Reborn (Instrumental Version) 8. Eyes Of Fate (Demo) 9. Reborn (Demo) 10. Mental Wars (Live) 11. Life (Live) 12. Reborn (Live) 13. Eyes Of Fate (Live)	Cost: $8 plus shipping To order via PayPal, click here: To order by post, see instructions below.
WRETCH "Reborn" CD Release date: September 12, 2006 Item #: 1007-2	1. Mental Wars 2. Cry For The Young 3. Life 4. Reborn 5. Eyes Of Fate 6. The Winners 7. Skin To Skin 8. I Am Storm 9. Nothing 10. Touch Like Thunder 11. 'Til Death Do You Part	Cost: $9 plus shipping To order via PayPal, click here: To order by post, see instructions below.