History
The band hailing from the hills of Karbi Anglong, Assam, was formed on Jan, 2010, by ex-L.A.D (Living among Dead) Vocalist, Manick and L.A.D, Drummer Aaron, who came out of L.A.D and decided of forming a side project, known as “Useless Project”, and use it as a means to play the kind of music they loved to play i.e. “Hardcore Metal”. Eventually, Moses and Stony, two like-minded individuals joined the band and soon these four started to change the path that was used most by Traditional Musicians and Bands from their Hometown, and used the path of “Metal” that was used-less, and so the name “Useless Project”.
Soon, after only 27 days from their inception, they participated at the 36th KYF “No Toklet” Rock Contest, where they emerged as the victors and got an exclusive one year record & artist management deal signing with “UM PRO RECORDS”, North East India’s First Independent Music Label. From, then on there’s been no turning back for the band and they have recently begun recording two tracks for their EP.
Achievements
1. Winners of the 36th KYF “No Toklet” Rock Contest starting from Feb 16-17, 2010 in Diphu, Assam including best drummer Award.
As the band is still only 3 months old, they have only performed in one competition till date.
Music
The band would like to call their music as “Folk Metal” since it incorporates various genres of music ranging from Folk, to metal, trying to incorporate everything in between. The four piece band is triggered by the drummer Aaron implementing blast beats and the sounds of the cymbals crashing, a six string slinger who unleashes everything out, and the growls and screams of the Vocalist… all of these rare species and rare ingredients make the audience go wild and burn down the house!!!
Useless Project’s member’s personal profile
1. Aaron Teron (Drums)
The drummer of the band, is currently studying in 1st Year HS. One of the youngest member of the team. His other band “L.A.D – Living Among Dead” was awarded with the 1st Prize at the 1st K/A Beats Contest organized at Rongtheang, Diphu; they also performed the opening act for Delhi Based Metal band “IIIrd Sovereign” and Shillong based band “Afflatus” at the United Tribal Show, Diphu, Assam, and they also participated at Rock Chapel vol. 1 headlined by “Dark Horizon” and the then “Ahimsa” among others. They were also featured in local magazines and newspapers including “Barika” and “Arleng Daily, Thekar” many times. He is also the guy, who manages all the media relations and promotes their music on the web along with other things.
2. Manick Enghee (Vocals)
The lead vocalist of the band, is currently studying his 2nd year TDC. Also one of the ex-members of the band L.A.D. A bit short tempered like all Metal Heads, but nevertheless a great guy. Always ready to jam and one of the exponents of Heavy Metal Scene in Karbi Anglong.
3. Moses Teron (Guitars)
The lead guitarist of the band, currently finishing his 2nd Year H.S. exams. He is an ex-member of the band “GOTS – Genesis of the Spirit (Now, Sot Pherangke)”. While not jamming or studying, he’s seen searching a new riff or trying out new techniques on his guitar or listening to his favorite pantera song.
4. Stony Tisso (Bass Guitars)
The Bass guitarist of the band, is the brother of Jimmy Tisso, a well known and an accomplished guitarist of a well known band in the region “Rok Rak”. He has a very good musical background. He has also performed in some gigs at his hometown with other bands.
