|  |  |  |  |  |  | | | | | | Bio of the Artist | Dark Synergy was formed in April 2007 by guitarist/singer/songwriter/producer Col Brown. During 2007 Col invited a vocalist Nellie Mokbel, to participate in an audition for a singer. Col was very impressed by her vocals and genuine passion for his music. Nellie brought with her a unique vocal styling to suit Col’s genre.
The band name came from the song ‘Dark Synergy’ written by Col in 2006. Dark Synergy expands the limits of Rock by blending folk acoustic, rock, heavy rock, punk, and metal as well as sci-fi and goth influences into Col's own unique style. Col’s haunting acoustic guitar, trademark heavy metal riffs, dark left of centre, sci-fi/goth, minimalist lyrics, cool vox, and searing lead guitar solos are the essence of Dark Synergy.
The Dark Synergy EP titled “You Are The Killer”, released independently June 2009 on the then Dark Synergy Records (DSR) features Simone White (ex Michael Franti – Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy) on drums, as well as Stuart J. Spaans on fretless and standard electric bass. ”You Are The Killer” is carefully produced, arranged and timed and has won over both, national and international fans, through NumberOneMusic (www.numberonemusic.com/darksynergy) and Myspace (www.myspace.com/darksynergy), as well as Facebook (www.facebook.com/thedarksynergy).
The title track from the EP, “You Are The Killer” rotated on Radarradio.com.au, Australia Top 50 for 4 months and won Ugly Phil’s unsigned band competition 2 December 2009 on Triple M FM Australia. Both the tracks “You Are The Killer” and “No Illusions” have been played on internet radio stations in the USA, and “No Illusions” was included on the USA Gothic compilation CD “The Funeral Vol 4”. In March 2011, Col signed a distribution deal with Blue Pie Records, Australia. The "You Are The Killer" EP was re-released on Blue Pie Records in 2011.
Col Brown
Col Brown was born in Liverpool, England and grew up in Sydney, Australia. Col began playing guitar at age 20 after being highly influenced by such artists as Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, David Gilmour, and especially Eric Clapton. Col met Eric after a concert in Sydney in 1990 and was so inspired that he began teaching himself guitar. After completing a degree in Mining Engineering and graduating with Honours, Col turned his full attention to the Music.
Col has been writing and refining his music for the best part of a decade. Further, highly influenced by Black Sabbath, Alice In Chains, Pink Floyd,and David Bowie. Col has developed a unique style of songwriting and production, as well as a sizeable repertoire.
Having demonstrated the innate talent to teach himself guitar and vocals, Col enjoyed some opportunities to play lead guitar and perform locally as a member of the Cover Band The Scam, in Adelaide, South Australia in 1994. At that time, The Scam received radio promotion on the Triple M radio network and opened for Appetite For Destruction (Guns N’ Roses Tribute Show) to a packed to capacity house at The Venue in Adelaide. Col hopes to repeat this with a debut Dark Synergy I album launch at the RiAus, Adelaide in 2012.
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