ION INDIE MAGAZINE November 2016, Volume 30 | Page 7

BEYOND THE FADE is a well-known hard rock band from Charlotte, North Carolina, that
is comprised of JASON TEDDER (guitar), NEIL JACKSON (vocals) and BRANDON
STRICKLAND (guitar). The band has been on a constant rise to the top of Charlotte’s local
rock scene over the past 10 years, setting the local music scene on re this summer in
North Carolina with the long awaited release of their rst full length album on their label,
SIN GRIN RECORDS.
The band has performed all across the country, from THE WHISKY A GO-GO in
Hollywood, CA, to the HARD ROCK CAFÉ in Myrtle Beach, SC…to the “Rock USA
Festival” in Oshkosh, WI, as well as the “Uproar Festival”--sharing the stage with notable
national touring acts such as SHINEDOWN, MÖTLEY CRÜE, GODSMACK, SKILLET,
FILTER, POP EVIL, SEETHER, GEMINI SYNDROME, TESLA, BUCKCHERRY, KID
ROCK, 3 DOORS DOWN, HINDER, DROWNING POOL, SKID ROW, PAPA ROACH,
RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS, HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD, SAVING ABEL, TANTRIC, ZZ
TOP, HURT and SMILE EMPTY SOUL.
With the long awaited and highly anticipated release of their full length album “Welcome to
the Pain" in August 2016, they have secured their place in the today's hard rock market.
The album is an explosive rollercoaster journey, featuring the highs and lows of many
personal and relatable songs. You can nd Beyond the Fade's new album "Welcome to the
Pain" on any digital music download site, such as iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, etc.
ION Indie Magazine recently sat down with NEIL JACKSON and JASON TEDDER from
the band to talk about some of their recent success with the new album and to chat about
the local music scene here in North Carolina.