I want to start making Industrial Rock/Metal

[V0RT3X]

Where do i start? I mostly program my music, but I would love to be part of a band. I assume I should probably pick up a instrument and the ones I can think of are Keyboard/Guitar/Vocals. I like the idea of singing in a rock band, only i am a bit stage shy. I imagine i would get over it in time though.

I have a fairly good knowledge of musical production with Ableton live under my belt in all sorts of experimental areas, and now I just want to GO for it.

Should i focus on Piano and Vocal lessons?

I am pretty good at programming synthesizers, using EQs, Compressors, Modulation FX, etc basically I know how to make a sound I hear in my head.

IF i had to point out my weak spots, it would be probably my compositional skills but I think i have some good grooves in my skull.

AS of right now all i have for recording is a Guitar Rig RIG KONTROL 3 soundcard and no guitar. I probably should get proper monitors too and a decent sized midi keyboard.

DRUMS are not my fortay, so I know i need to work on my rhythm skills for sure.

Shit this one man band approach is tough!

WHERE would you start if you were in my position and 28?

[vaiman]

Vocals would be the fastest way to get gigging. Take lessons so you don't blow your voice.
And there is a lack of good singers, not so much when it comes to guitar players.

As you can imagine, the other instruments take longer to master (depending on your current skill level).
Then playing them live with other people is a whole new experience.

Many singers can play the keyboards or guitar to a basic level so they can compose for the band. So whilst you are taking professional vocal lessons pick one of the others to practice via the web/youtube etc.

[Crimsonghost]

I've been looking for somone to collaborate with. I play guitar, bass, and program drums and synths. Interested?

[chaosWyrM]

i would imagine, if youre wanting to do industrial, that vocal lessons are the least of your worries. i mean really...youre going to process the shit out of the vocals anyway. unless you plan on going the vnv/nin way (which means NOT industrial) i wouldnt give a second thought to vocal lessons.

of course...if you really want to learn to sing...by all means take vocal lessons...but you dont need to know how to sing for industrial...and id say you might be better off not knowing anyway.

[michael2]

might be cool to just do your take on metal with the gear you have; the limitations could make it distinctive. i think of when I used to play in "real" bands and we always had limited gear. you recorded with the same stuff you played gigs with. maybe borrowed a couple of things here and there if you were in the studio. but i always think that the limited palette gave it an identifiable sound; it made us sound like us.

when I think of industrial, I think of music that has a lot in common with metal/punk, but with drum machines, samples, distorted vocals and bass and no guitar solo's. i think you could do this easily without sinking money into a bunch of stuff. you mentioned that composition is your weak area, so maybe focus on that.

[robogone]

When you say 'band' do you mean a gigging band or a virtual band?

If gigging, then you should start with where you are, as the first thing to do is find those musicians.

If virtual, well it's just a case of seeing how much you can do yourself and how much help you need in collaborating.

Vocals are certainly a lot easier in the studio as you can have as many re-do's as you like. Shy is not a good thing for live vocals though.

[debra1rlo]

When you say 'band' do you mean a gigging band or a virtual band?

If gigging, then you should start with where you are, as the first thing to do is find those musicians.

If virtual, well it's just a case of seeing how much you can do yourself and how much help you need in collaborating.

Vocals are certainly a lot easier in the studio as you can have as many re-do's as you like. Shy is not a good thing for live vocals though.

I was taking his opening post as he was wanting to gig, Mike. And turns out you don't really need much in the way of bandmates, these guys do hardcore-ish (but silly) punk with one guitar and a robot (a macbook running mainstage actually) and not only NSFW, not safe for everyone:

[robogone]

Wasn't sure if it was live gigging or not, but there's definitely opportunity to gig with one person or minimal band, that's for sure.

[Nanakai]

WHERE would you start if you were in my position and 28?

Go talk to people in music stores. Find and hang out with musicians of a similar bent. Check out Craigslist, if you're brave. Make some short tunes so you have something to show other people when you meet them.