Name: James “Rambo” Pearce

Location: Brighton, UK

Occupation: Bassist, Music Student, Metal Head

Brighton is renowned for its buzzing nightlife and vibrant music scene, so when we were contacted by Rambo on behalf of his band Stone Circle, we were immidiately excited about how we could work together in the future.  For the A&R role, Rambo is qualified in every regard. An experienced session musician, music enthusiast and engaged in his local music scene as both artist and gig goer, we were eager to bring him into the A&R network.

We caught up with Rambo and asked him a few question about himself and his recent A&R activities.

Why is your nickname “Rambo” ?

The nickname evolved from back in my college days when i had growing long hair, with a bandana round my head and I wore army surplus clothes! A couple people called me Rambo.. the next thing I know everyone knows me as Rambo! And when people in my band introduce me to anyone, it was always “THIS IS RAMBO”! So its stuck like glue! Also there is far too many James’ in this country!

Fair enough! Your band, Stone Circle, play progressive death metal, is this where your love for music rests? or are you one of those who loves music all across the spectrum?

Well metal is what gets me pumping, not just the progressive element, but I love the more edgy and musical element that the progressive influences bring to the metal genre. I love acoustic music, and I find good funk and reggae is hard to beat! I grew up listening to all sorts of music so appreciating different genres is something that comes naturally to me, despite being a “metal head”.

Describe a world without music

I think music brings so many emotions out of people. As well as venting frustrations. I would imagine a world without music would be a very frustrated place.

Tell us about the last bands you recruited to Record Union

Solsikk are one of the best female fronted metal bands I personally have seen. Featuring Ex Drummer and Guitarist from Biomechanical (Chris and Matt), as well as a great bass player and vocalist (Mark and Vykki) they have a solid foundations and the experience to do big things! And are indeed playing Bloodstock Festival this summer, I will personally be stood right at the front for them, IF I can get to the front!

The Material is fresh, they are very tight live, great vocals and I can see them going far! So they were one of the first bands I thought of when I started doing A+R for Record Union, and am really glad they we’re one of the first to get themselves on! In fact I think they even beat me to getting Stone Circle on!!

As for 70s Cop, although there material hasn’t been released yet. I assure you they will go far, amazing vocals, interesting sound dynamics, and very catchy chorus parts (think a combo of Rage Against the Machine and Incubus and your nearly there!).

Expect more great bands to come, still waiting for some bands to get material mastered, and albums recorded!

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