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Love N War formed in 2000 from a reunion occurrence of a former band, that would then lead to the formation of what the band is as of now and today. During the time since forming though, the band went on to play shows, write and record music for their debut album "Up the Annie", with current progress upon the follow-up album "Edge of the World". Guitarist John Adams gives us the rundown of how Love N War was brought forth, and what plans they have in-store.


1. Please tell us about the history of your band and its members. 

John: Love and War formed in 2000 from a reunion we had of a former band called “LESTAT”  Me (John Adams) and Jeff  VandenBerghe formed Love and War from there.  Donny Bragg joined in 2004 and Ray Soliz in 2010.

2. What’s the origin of the band’s name?

John: We were kicking around idea’s and I thought of “Love and War”  Always liked that name!

3. Where is the band based out of and what is your music scene like there? Are there any local bands you could recommend?

John: Based out of Houston Texas.  The Music scene is strong here!  There a lot of great local bands, its getting the people, “Fan Base”,  to come out and support that’s weak!

4. How would you describe your style?

John: Melodic Hard Rock!

5. What have you released so far and what can someone expect from your works?

John: Released our debut CD in 2010 called "Up the Annie”.  Expect in your face hard rock!

6. Do you have any new music in the works?

John: We are currently recording our new CD called “Edge of the World”

7. How about playing shows and touring, have anything planned out?

John: We are currently playing Local/Regional,  nothing planned as yet, our focus is to complete our new CD and plan on something after!

8. What plans do you have for the future as a band?

John: Release our new CD, play live as much as possible to support, promote the CD and hope to play festivals/concerts and see what happens!

9. Where can we listen to your band and where can we buy your stuff?

John: Listen to “Up the Annie” on ReverbNation,  It will be available on Amazon/CD Baby soon,  you can hit us up on Facebook also to Buy the CD!

10. What is it you’d like a listener to remember the most when hearing your music for the first time?

John: Hope that they would remember us as an “In Your Face” melodic hard rock band that they can sing/air guitar/and tap their foot to,  just like we did with all of our influences!


"Up The Annie", is a saying of expression for a few meanings, but when it is used to title an album, then that is a whole another meaning altogether. Which is why Love N War decided to take matters into their own accordance, using that wording as their titling of their latest efforts of an album. The band being formed in early 2000 when guitarist/songwriter John Adams and vocalist Jeff Vandenberghe met to do a reunion gig of another band of theirs. The duo would then go on to write music, performing and touring dating back to the 80's era, deciding that they would join up for this all new project that is Love N War. John Adam's has said that "Me and Jeff have always clicked when writing together, so immediately we knew that the time was right to form a band and play once again." Hence why "Up The Annie", comes into effect here, as it brings out that classy yet progressive hard rock angst, that the 80's and 90's was so known for way back when, into the present day of the here and now. This album was and is their debut album of sorts, taking on a mere 10-track line-up of such numbers as "Save Me", "Dead Man Walking", "Freakshow", and "The Haunting". All tracks that bring to mind, that of such acts as U.F.O., Van Halen, and even the Scorpions. Listening to these assortment of tunes, you do get that feeling of these acts as well, due to the fact of their melodic presents, as the heavy metal meets hard rock appeal, keeps the energy in check. Lots of loud guitar riffing momentum, while the rest of the instruments and vocal chords, keeping the music pumping and fierce. In short, it is an album that will not bore you with its source material. It will more or less, entertaining yet please you to say the least of it.

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