Band Members
Chester Tenaya
Front Vocals, Guitar
Born: 03.07.1997, Biel/Bienne
“Who else, if not us?”
Influences: It all started with the Beatles, both in the world and for me. Later came the Chilis, 2000s punk and more 60s music. I actually listen to everything. Everything that’s good. Never trust anyone who doesn’t like Led Zeppelin.
Joël Weibel
Bass
Born: 02.20.1095, Biel/Bienne
“Pissing in the mainstream” – Dying Fetus
Influences: It all started as a kid with AC/DC, Krokus and Iron Maiden. It soon became faster and harder. I discovered bands like Pantera, Opeth, Cannibal Corpse, Mastodon, Bathory, Windir and Death. At the same time, I became interested in the music of Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Nazareth, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats, Graveyard and Blood Ceremony. My bass playing is influenced by bands like Sólstafir, Brutus, the first two Nina Hagen albums, bands like Gulch or Wormrot and also bands like Russian Circles or If These Trees Could Talk.
Pascal Grolimund
Drums
Born: 05.07.1991, Biel/Bienne
“Can You Afford to Be An Individual?” – Nothing But Thieves
Influences: Stadium Arcadium was what finally got me hooked on drums. Elephant by The White Stripes gave me direction. The band Pixies made me daydream. Where Is My Mind? It was my drum teacher who taught me the most. Get it on, bang a gong, get it on. I dream of touring with Royal Blood and listen to pop when it’s Iggy.
Fabio Rino
Guitar, Backing Vocals, Keys
Born: 31.03.1998, Biel/Bienne
“Quick, loud and full of energy – that’s never my morning-me.. The best way to wake up is with an espresso doppio: Small, strong, hot and Italian.”
Influences: From the energetic rock music of the Peppers and AC/DC to the rebellious, profound sounds of Manson and Slipknot. Green Day introduced me to the punk attitude, while Nirvana left a lasting impression with their grunge sound. At the same time, hip-hop also had a strong influence on my taste in music. Artists like Eminem, Dr. Der, Ice Cube and Sido shaped my youth and my understanding of rap. All these different influences have contributed to the fact that today I have a broad and open musicality that spans many genres.
Romina Lajescha
Keys, Guitar, Backing Vocals
Born: 19.05.1998, Bern
“Life is the chaos between two ideas.”
Influences: Some say I always see the beauty in everything and anything – this probably also applies to bad music ;)…which doesn’t exist in my eyes. I love the versatility of people. Music is their expression.
Mine looks most like this:
Supertramp is the best for long walks at night. Green Day and Linkin Park give me feelings of nostalgia. P!nk for girl power when working out, Amorphis for ruining car paintwork. Jazz with wine in a glass of wine, funk to be happy, Red Hot always works. I like to cover Sarah Lesch, love the lyrics of Büne Huber and Troubas Kater. Bryan Adams was my teenage crush. When I’m alone, I rap loudly to Eminem. And Mani Matter is my childhood hero.