C.O.R.E. (Collection Of Raw Energy) is a three-piece Hard Rock band consisting of Russ Holcomb- Lead Vocals/Guitars, Brady Simpson- Vocals/Bass and Eric Austin- Drums/Percussion, hailing from the mid-Michigan area with four years of experience on the local scene. C.O.R.E. is looking to establish a reputation for being one of the best Hard Rock acts on the scene today. Heavily melodic while incorporating moments of controlled aggression, C.O.R.E. has great rock harmonies, potent lyrical content and strong delivery. Picture heavy tribal drumming interwoven with a touch of metal, unique earth shaking bass tones that snap from low rumbles to melodic highs and guitars that transition between quiet whispers, and climatic distorted explosions. We are not afraid to push the envelope on what rock music is expected to be, making it impossible to be categorized or pigeonholed into one genre. C.O.R.E. has played countless shows and venues including numerous private parties, clubs and bars (with some of the best local talent that MI has to offer) such as the Roxy, Planet Rock, Temple Club, Oade's Hidden Camel, The Rock Spot, Ten Bells, The Rocker, Jimmy's Lake Pump Tavern, Eagle Inn, Brannigan Brothers, Club Ludwigs, The Point After, The Sportsman's, Mac's Bar, The Center, Rick B's, Old Town Bar, Garfield Lake Tavern, The Frontier, and many more. National acts that C.O.R.E. has shared the stage with include Powerface, Audiblethread, Pyschostick, and Seven Mary Three. Read the full bio on our official website!