KOAL

“There will be many a professional musician out there wishing they had these guys’ talent at such a young age...” Mark, Cranial Screwtop Koal pride themselves on exquisite musicianship and make no apologies for their perfectionist tendencies. Koal still has the original line-up as their the band’s early identity as RedTape, who formed in the summer of 2012. As RedTape the band compiled a back catalogue of a score or more original creations and are seasoned live performers. ...new year of 2014, and the band sat on the shoulders of serious promotion and recording prospects which triggered the change of name and brought about the inception of Koal. This strategic and pragmatic shift in name mirrored a creative growth spurt, with the band producing increasingly complex yet readily accessible material, introducing odd time signatures and lyrical depth to their work. Koal's influences are wide ranging in artists and genres which inform the band's work in a variety of ways. These include progressive elements of prog legends Porcupine Tree & Dream Theater, a sprinking of catchy melodies from the likes of Abba & Bruno Mars and powerful, driving rock elements drawn from bands such as Alter Bridge & Incubus. Alternative Rock Band From Bolton (Formerly RedTape)