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Band Bio

MESSER officially started writing together in late July 2009 near Deep Ellum, Texas in a little known area of Dallas called The Cedars.

Although some bands prefer not to be compared to anyone, MESSER finds that fans of Soundgardens candor, Velvet Revolvers swagger and the Grit of Motley Crue’s music are taking notice.

Their music can be described as a nod to the 90’s, with their feet firmly planted in the present while still honing their original sound for 2010 and beyond.

Talent, desire and dedication were needed for this who’s who of the local music scene and it would all come together faster than anyone would have thought.

Newest member and bassist Maddox is the much needed boost to the show, the music and the madness that they call Messer. He is a performer at heart and is also an accomplished artist.

His most notable musical expression was forming Forever Sunday in 2004 with Kummer also known from VH1’s Daisy of Love as 6 Gauge. Their 7 year stint found them as main support for such bands as 2 Live Crew, Vanilla Ice, Fuel, and Disturbed.

Recently he has appeared on CBS’s “Swift Justice” with Nancy Glass. She her most notable case was sentencing O.J. Simpson to prison.

Original founding member and lead guitarist Javier Contreras was the next step. Javier had played in Jagermeister sponsored Mudflap as well as Ft. Worth favorites Pimpadelic while opening for Buckcherry, Hinder and Drowning Pool at arenas such as Nokia Theater in Arlington, Texas.

Drummer Kenn Youngar had crossed paths numerous times with these guys in the trenches while performing during his 7 year stretch with his former band Strangleweed. Kenn’s television experiences have taken him on to reality courtroom show “Eye for an Eye” and more recently VH1’s “Daisy of Love” He has also performed on Good Morning Texas and twice on CBS “All Jacked Up” music series.

Lead vocal duties were bestowed upon front man Dereak who at the time was performing with Mother Crash. His former band July Alley caught the ear of Nick Terzo from Columbia Records who also signed Alice in Chains. Immediately they recorded with Grammy winning producer Matt Hyde (Porno For Pyros, Slayer, Monster Magnet)

If that wasn’t achievement enough, some of Dereaks brushes with fame came after July Alleys demise when he was offered to sing for Alice in Chains during Layne Staley’s rehab stint and was also asked to sing for Slash’s Snake Pit. Later he would be asked by Dimebag Darrel to front the project he was putting together called Damage Plan. Soon after, vocalist Dave Williams of Drowning Pool would ask Dereak to front his project that Dave was going to play guitar in before his sudden death.

It’s now apparent that this hot commodity has found a permanent home in MESSER. His introspective lyrics, metaphors and melodies interlock with solid rhythms, harmonies and memorable choruses that keep you coming back for more.

Dereaks entertainment bug has led him to a recent episode of “Cheaters” airing coast to coast on local and cable channels.

Together this somewhat of a local super group raised the attention of the music scene by first naming their band Shitfaced as a publicity stunt. Little did they know it got them more attention than they thought. Secondly, they booked their first show at The House of Blues Talent Showcase and won. Their $1000 prize money went to a 4 song demo before their second show at House of Blues opening for national act Earshot.

After recording with Braxton Henry (King’s X, Drowning Pool, Deftones) Sterling Winfield (Pantera, Nickelback, Damage Plan) and Paul “Pappy” Middleton (Erykah Badu, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne) they are running full speed under their new name “MESSER”.

Their most recent recording of “Simple Man” by Chad Gendason has taken the local, national and global music scene on reverbnation by storm. It’s catchy hooks, memorable chorus and thumping beat has fans of all ages craving another listen.

Recently CBS Channel 11/TXA 21 took notice and invited MESSER to perform two songs for the newly nationally syndicated live music showcase “All Jacked Up”.
Some of their other highlights have been winning The House of Blues 2009 Talent Showcase, currently being played on 97.1 The Eagle, 106 The Bear, Power 103, placed 2nd out of 100 bands for the “Open for KISS” competition and has been main support for George Lynch, Arms of the Sun, Ugly Mustard, Dokken and FLAW.

With two national tours under their belt and over an albums worth of “All Killer and No Filler” it’s apparent that they are a writing machine with a commanding live stage show worthy of a major deal.
Texas Loud and Texas Proud, MESSER has proven they are a band

Media Currently Supporting Messer / “Simple Man” single.

Donny Rood – Director of Operations saw us at Ink Meets Metalfest in Casper, WY

May 22, 2011 and did an on air live 20 minute interview with Dereak Messer and Kenn Youngar on April 21, 2011.

He liked “Simple Man” so much he immediately gave us his card and asked to have an MP3 to add to these following stations. We email it to him the next morning at 6am, and he played it at 7:30am during Monday morning drive time.

He then added them to the following stations in regular rotation as of June 1, 2011.

KTED Casper, WY

93.7 KAZY Cheyenne, WY

104.5 KHAD Gillette, WY

98.7 KAAZ Laramie, WY

101.1 KROW Cody, WY

102.3 WIER in Burlington, VT.

Rock 108 – Abilene, TX

Frank Pain - Director of Programming - KEYJ Midday Mayhem - KEYJ/KFMX Digital Operations Manager - Abilene IT Director – Abilene

facebook.com/thepainman

frankpain@suddenlink.net
frankpain@townsquaremedia.com
http://www.keyj.com
http://www.kfmx.com

He personally added Messer after seeing us live.

Classic Rock 102 The Bear – Abilene, TX

"The Queen" Disc Jockey Cumulus Broadcasting.

Facebook.com/terriknight

knightvisionstudio@yahoo.com

She is a HUGE supporter. Did recorded in studio interview, live in studio interview and live remote at one of our shows.

97.1 The Eagle – Dallas, TX

Angela Chase – Loud and Local Disc Jockey – Production Director.

facebook.com/angelachaselovestheradio

http://www.kegl.com/pages/angela.html

Huge supporter of Messer from the beginning. Attends every show in DFW and plays “Simple Man” on regular rotation on her show.

Power 103 - Abilene, TX

"Laci Lee" Disc Jockey Cumulus Broadcasting.

tktmra2@yahoo.com

Did live interview on air. She is a very BIG supporter of the band. She Attends every show and has booked us at biker rally’s outside Austin, TX.

TELEVISION

The TV ad is 100 spots on KTWO Public Access in North Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming. Production Company Monarch Management

Appeared on “All Jacked Up” KXTA 21/ CBS 11 3^rd time is performing Simple Man plus interview on the 2^nd season summer 2011.

INTERNET RADIO

WWW.NATIVE-NOISE.NET

WWW.RENEGADERADIO.NET

WWW.307MAGONLINE.COM

WWW.REVERBNATION.COM/MESSER

WWW.XCHAMBERRADIO.COM

WEBZINES

www.ultimatelocalmusic.com

www.jammagazineonline.com

www.litmonthly.com

What people are saying about “Simple Man”

"Undoubtedly a band to keep your eyes on! MESSER will knock you over on your first listen with their edgy sound, pulsing rhythms and

addictive melodies! If you are sick of the same old song and dance then MESSER is "The One That HEALS"! Experience MESSER! You'll see!"

Bryan Yates - Firefly Studios

"GREAT tune fellas!! Nice tone, production, the whole bit. Tear it up with this one!"

Ben Bunker - guitar Arms of The Sun

2/11/11

"That song kicks ass man!!"

Josh Maloney Dean Guitars/Ddrum Drums Dir. of Artist Relations

2/11/11

"Your new song Simple Man is a GOOD SONG! It has the right hooks and is very radio friendly."

Doug Talent Buyer- Curtain Club, Dallas, TX

2/9/11

"Simple Man" is a hard driving, balls out number that is well produced with the mark of an experienced engineer behind the wheel. A strong clean mix that exceeds the musicians boundaries and talents as they push themselves to new levels that neither band member have been to before...."

Review by Michael Insuaste

Full Review at JAM Magazine Online

http://jammagazineonline.com/mn201102-messer.aspx

2/8/11

"MeSSer with the single release of "Simple Man". Alot of talent comes across my desk and this band has talent. The single has an ever changing beat with lyrics that get the message across. I see Grammy Noms in their very near future. This band ROCKS!

Gigi Bishop

Beverly Hills Times Magazine

2/6/11

"Messer is a band that takes you back to your musical roots and throws that very unique spin to it that makes it fresh and new. Exactly what we need, so many bands have an issue with sounding exactly like another band... NOT MESSER... they are a definite ORIGINAL!!"

Becca Dorsett

Writer www.spacecityrock.com

2/5/11

"Very Nice!! Go with that style, it's working!"

Bobzilla -

Bassist for Hellyeah

2/3/11

"Great song, crushingly heavy but with a great melodic chorus that makes you want more."

Dave Benedict

Bassist, Platinum selling songwriter - Defaut

2/4/11

"... sounds LARGE and IN CHARGE! Love the vocals"

Lance Harvill

Vocals, Guitar - Arms Of The Sun

1/3/11

"The song is tight and you guys have grown a lot in your writing and your rhythm...I LOVE IT"

Gary Wade Adams

Owner - DotMatrix Publishing

2/3/11

“A perfect combination of aggression and melody with hooks that will hold you long after the song has finished playing. These guys have it figured out.”

Matt Carter

Director of Marketing & Artist Relations

Los Cabos Drumsticks

2/3/11

"Be prepared before you hit 'play' on Messer's new single, "Simple Man."

You will be BLOWN AWAY!! These guys are PRO's! You will be hearing

alot from MESSER in coming months and years; and you will be glad you

were here from the beginning. This AWESOME studio recording belies

their AMAZING live performances; BLISTERING music; and

earth-shattering, polished, SCORCHING vocals.

Each member of MESSER is a superstar in their own right.

MESSER features overall SMOKING charisma and an EXPLOSIVE,

FIERY stage presence.

I met Kenny Youngar years before and recognized him as a

musician (drummer) and upcoming personality, but now--combined with

the folks in MESSER--you have witnessed the birth of scintillating chemistry

and an entertainment force-to-be-reckoned-with as their aggregate talent is

destined to BLAST OFF and leave's Earth's atmosphere in its wake.

Messer has become a thumping, slamming, jamming juggernaut of

sight and sound at the head of a very bright, powerful, burning comet."

--PALADIN, 20-plus year air personality (formerly with 93.3fm KDBN

and many other Dallas-based formats and satellite broadcast networks),

writer/actor/voice talent, promoter"

2/2/11

Youtube Video Links

“Saturday”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_6e-IQxn6E

“Dead Awake”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UUiVbT60jg

“The One That Heals”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNfPUETPYAU

Messer Performing on CBS ch11 “All Jacked Up”

“The One That Heals, Coming Back”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdfteD4PNOM

Interview with Drummer Kenn Youngar of Messer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB2hIury1Ro