TRAVAIL writes songs with a conscience. their music comes from the heart and soul of each

member. their journey began when MATT LESLIE and DANIEL MCKAY decided to form a

band that could serve as a role model for the kids who felt disillusioned with popular heavy

music. playing any venue they could in the dallas/fort worth area, TRAVAIL released there

first cd, "ANCHOR OF MY SOUL". after building a solid fan base in the dallas/fort worth area,

TRAVAIL found themselves tested with the departure of their gutiar and bass players. not

knowing how to continue, they called upone their faith. coming to the terms that music

was their calling, they decided to regroup with friends BRIAN HOOVER(guitarist) and

DUANE SMITH(bassist) to continue what TRAVAIL had started in the DFW area. TRAVAIL

continued their ambition to play whenever and wherever they could, gaining new fans

at every performance. they also had the priveledge to tour up and down the EAST COAST

and MIDWEST. also got to play such festivals as: TEXAS ROCKFEST and TEXAS TOMFEST.

their devotion to playing live has ensured them a reputation of being hard workers. the

press has even turned an eye on TRAVAIL, with HM MAGAZINE featuring the band as a

premiere up and coming band. the track "LIES" attracted national and international

interest in TRAVAIL after being featured on an HM MAGAZINE SAMPLER CD.

the album entitled "BEAUTIFUL LONELINESS" is 13 tracks of hardcore

metal with a hip-hop flavor. it includes the bands previous demo

material produced and remixed by BARRY POYNTER (LIVING SACRIFICE, ZAO).

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