50 Percent Off

Band members:
Martin van Briemen - Vocals
Maarten Bijl - Guitar
Jelle de Vos - Bass
Sander Hendriksen - Guitar
Roel van der Sluis - Drums

Web sites:
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Bio:
Originally formed as a quintet in 2004, Dutch punk rock foursome 50 Percent Off exploded onto the Rotterdam underground scene with their debut 7-track EP “Affected by Surroundings” - a surprisingly invigorating fast paced mix of punk and skate. Backed up by 2005 follow up demo “Sip the Poison” – more mature and intense than its predecessor - together with energetic live shows and a boundless enthusiasm, they quickly laid claim to their territory in the ever turbulent punk scene of Rotterdam and its vicinity... .. After a successful tour in Austria in 2005, Austrian based indie label Dead Poetic Records signed 50 Percent Off for one full-length release. Continuing writing songs, the band’s style evolved from ‘just’ punk rock to an increasingly aggressive, powerful blend of melodic hardcore and crossover metal, still with a firm punk heritage and with speed, energy and emotional discharge as very important ingredients... .. Shortly before finishing the recordings of the first full-length “Weapon of Choice”, DPR went bankrupt. This minor setback only stimulated 50 Percent Off in finding new inspiration and dedication, determined to release this – now finished - 12-track masterpiece into the world through a new label... .. Having played alongside bands like, amongst others, Rentokill (AT), I Against I (NL), Jan feat. UDSSR (AT), Let it Burn (USA) and the Bouncing Souls (USA), fueled by the urge to canalize their anger through a passionate, uncompromising, hard hitting musical outlet, the band is bold, daring, ambitious and full of energy: 50 Percent Off is gearing up for the future!

Discography:
-Affected by Surroundings (2004)

Tracklist:
01.Summer Holiday
02.Restrain
03.Drag Me Away
04.Cut Back
05.Driver
06.Blood On The Bar
07.A State Of Mind



-Sip the poison Demo (2005)

Tracklist:
01.Punishment
02.Blurred Vision
03.Utopia
04.Choking Relief