Who says rock can't be beautiful? Every once in a while you hear a tune for the first time and are blown away by the vocals. Descending New Angels' lead singer Randy Shanks has a uniquely rich and powerful voice, dripping with sweetness. His control and range are amazing as he shifts from soft melodic tones to soulful bellows. Many also comment on this band's guitar talent as they artfully weave acoustical melodies with bluesy electric bends and jolts of pure rock. The driving vocals are not the only thing that sets this band apart, the combined talents of all members are putting them on the fast track regionally.

Descending New Angels blends rock and blues with a pinch of grunge, a subgenre their fans call "blunge rock". This band rooted in 1999 with Randy & Erik blending poetry into acoustical melodies. They quietly perfected dozens of songs before taking the stage in 2007. DNA has achieved much in a short time, distributing several great demo CD's and performing over 100 shows at many top venues in St. Louis and along the Mississippi corridor.  DNA just released their first album August 21, 2009 and have been overwhelmed by the response from fans. 

DNA uses the internet intensely to promote their music and as a result has gained fans from afar. Their self-produced demo CD and streaming audio landed requests to air from three radio stations--IChannel.FM, radioultra.ru in Russia, and TWINCITIESFM.COM.AU of Australia. They are actively working to build fanbases in key U. S. cities to prepare for touring on the heels of their album release. 

There's a sweet and salty contrast between the electric and acoustic guitars--Erik's acoustical ballads and Randy's bluesy bends tantalizes the ear. With every masterful pick and strum on the acoustic, Erik romances the strings of your heart. With crisp rhythmic precision, Keith drums in rolling waves that rock you into an altered state. Mike adds a soothing depth of bassy undertones. Perhaps it's the mix of European and earthy Native American genes that add the dimensions so many fans say 'grab them'. All we know is this recipe whips acoustic and electric together into a richness that sits atop layered rhythmic beats and bass, like a 'slice of pie' you just can't resist! There is no doubt about their passion, discipline or attention to detail, as the intricacies of their sound floods your senses.

Descending New Angels are often compared to bands like 3 Doors Down, Nickelback, Pearl Jam, Sound Garden, Staind, Nirvana, Stevie Ray Vaughn. Additional influences in their musical style include Audioslave, Blues Traveler and BB King.