Mike Sandoval, Vocals
Tim Morris, Bass
Patrick Walker, Guitar
Casey Fisher
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Hailing from Victorville, California,
this foursome deliver straight and in your face rock and
roll. Blending influences from Blindside and AC/DC, to Tool,
yet with an emotional touch that can break your heart. Istra's
third release "The Verdict" found it's home here at Bluetint
Records and we couldn't be happier. Look for Mike Sandoval
and Tim Morris' new project SonsofGuns, as well as a Mike
Sandoval solo project in 2008 to be released through Bluetint
Records. New Song on Myspace.
Genre: Rock
Hometown: Victorville, CA
MySpace: myspace.com/istra
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"I first listened to downloaded mp3s from this band over
a year ago, and was instantly in love, so when I found out they
had a new album I was pretty excited. I had played those first
few songs so many times, put them on so many mixes, recommended
them to so many friends. It was time for something new, and Istra
delivered. Istra plays a very melodic post-hardcore along the
lines of Blindside or As Cities Burn. With so much tough guy hardcore
out there, and little to no variety between bands, Istra offers
something different. Their guitars are edgy, but in more of a
new school punk way. The vocals are quick, and range from singing,
to screaming, to even a little bit of fast talking or shouting.
The drums are clear and keep things together very nicely. The
bass is present, but not quite distinguished enough. Unfortunately,
the first thing I noticed on this CD was the lousy production.
I would love to put Istra in a top quality studio with Matt Goldman
or GGGarth Richardson or Matt Hyde or maybe Aaron Sprinkle. Together,
they would make one amazing record. For fans of true modern day
rock and roll, Istra is one band you’ll want to keep your eyes
on. The Verdict is an impressive bunch of songs. Each one contributes
to the album and shows that this Southern California four piece
puts a lot of work into their music. I can see them ending up
on Mono Vs. Stereo or possibly even Victory Records sometime in
the future. 7/10 " IndieVisionMusic.com
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