The idea for Contrast the Water started brewing in vocalist Barry’s mind about two years ago. He finally sold the idea to Grant friend and colleague, and the planning began.
The idea was to make extreme metal that was socially conscious and had a message about the serious decline of morality in our country, and the troubling phenomenon of people in SA beginning to accept violence and degradation as part of their lives.
They initially practiced up to six times a week, sometimes 13 to 14 hours a day. And by five weeks of being together had six songs down and three recorded songs for an EP, and another 3 to 4 on the burner. They still keep to a strict rehearsal schedule and no time is wasted.

The end of 2006 saw a line up change with Raymond taking over playing the drums, he has fitted in very well with the band and has added a lot more diversity to the music.

List of Band Members
Barry – Vox
Grant – Bass
Allen – Lead Guitar
Chris – Rhythm Guitar
Raymond - Drums

Welcome to Contrast the Water always truly and proudly South African.

· The was formed Feb’06
· 1st recording done 25 March (EP)
· First gig 22 April at Winston
· Won Pit Fight 2006 Sponsored by Black Label
· Played Tempo’s Metal fest : “Summoning”
with Agro, Sacrifist ect
· Made front page on www.twilight-x.com
· Re-record EP with Shaughn from Witchdoctors
· Signed by Witchdoctor Records
· Have played in DBN, PMB, JHB, PTA in clubs(Burn, Tempo’s, The Nile, Winston, Red Door, London Calling etc) Cape Town tour in June 2007.
· Played at Splashy Fen 2007 (Pedro said CTW was one of the most talked about band at Splashy this year)
· Put songs on garageband.com , received:
o Track of day 30 April’06
o Best beat May’06
o Best Mood
o Ranked no 28 in April
o Reviewers picks award
o Best Male Vocals in Metal

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