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The SOMA story begins at the start and ends at a yet-to-be-determined point most likely sometime in the future. Originally conceived as a band that would play rock music, SOMA has evolved into a band that plays rock music. The brainchild of evil guitar genius David Shadbolt and his trusty sidekick Tubbz 'why do I have to be the sidekick' Armani, SOMA was little more than two men with big dreams and curious facial hair until they found vocalist Brad Stubbs and drummer Mark Howard and truly became a band. Second guitarist Leeroy D'Lyte arrived on SOMA's doorstep a short time later and he was so damn cute they just had to keep him. Having finalized the line-up in late 2004, SOMA spent the early portion of 2005 playing shows in and around their home town Sydney, Australia and recording their debut EP, 'before we drown...'. Following the EP's release in October 2005 SOMA raised their public profile with national radio airplay and an intensified live schedule. As the weather turned cold

I make music sometimes.

Laurie and Scott wrote a bunch of riffs together after being introduced at a Muse concert. riffs became songs, songs that were honed after struggling to find a drummer for months on end. The resulting sound was created under the influence of broad tastes in music, and a need for the way to express contempt for common ideologies and lifestyle. In today's world, there is a growing cause for concern, particularly with regards to the way humankind is being directed closer and closer towards the global police state. Subtly and seductively, people are lured by conniving television programs and politicians to believe the way we are being lead, is the right way for all of us. The Blind Obedience mentality does not sit well with many. especially in Soma. 'But the proles, if only they could somehow become conscious of their own strength, would have no reason to conspire. They needed only to rise up and shake themselves, like a horse shaking off flies. If they chose, they could blow the party