The Shredderz is a groundbreaking rock and heavy metal band launching a new Web3 community that welcomes all fans to join and enjoy a new kind of relationship with their favourite group using the power of Blockchain and Emerging Technologies
With their upcoming launch of “Shredz,” The Shredderz take the next step in their mission of creating a community for metalheads that enables fans to actively participate in their favorite bands’ success. The collection of 6,666 hand-drawn characters will each feature unique Shredderz songs and unlocks access to a gamified listening experience on decentralized streaming platform, Audius. The Shredderz have designed this collection to set the stage for a series of IRL community building initiatives that are powered by emerging technologies but uplift the metal space at large. The “Shredz” collection will be available exclusively on OpenSea from April 25th 9am PT.
The mission of The Shredderz is to revolutionise the concept of a music community, inspiring and empowering a new generation of metal fans to create, share, and connect in unprecedented ways, both within The Shredderz and their own projects. The vision is a world where music transcends mere entertainment, becoming a platform for collaboration, community-building, and innovation. Their first digital collectible drop, the Shredderz Access Pass, embodied this pioneering use of Web3 technology in the music industry debuting a use case that linked streaming data with NFTs. Holders are rewarded based on the band’s success and their involvement in shaping the project’s future.
🔥The time has come, metal maniacs! Tomorrow marks the epic drop of The Shredderz "Shredz" PFP collection on Opensea at 10am PST, dive into a world where every PFP is paired with a unique track created with help from Lifescore Music! pic.twitter.com/tLGowqJ0cm
— The Shredderz (@TheShredderzNFT) April 24, 2024
With The Shredderz, fans are invited to become more than just spectators—they have the opportunity to actively participate in critical band decisions, co-writing the narrative of The Shredderz universe alongside the band members. Holders of The Shredderz NFTs gain influence over single choices, collaborations, artwork, merchandise design, future partnerships, and touring plans and also enjoy priority access to drops and exclusive content.
Says Martin Geramita, “Combining our passion for rock and roll, art, and the world of NFTs, we saw a void in the crypto community and decided to fill it. With the support of our friends, we brought The Shredderz to life. Our vision was to create the first predominantly fan-controlled band, where everyone feels like they’re not just spectators, but integral members of the band itself.”
The Shredderz have already released their self-titled debut album and first digital collectible in collaboration with The Orchard, a leading global music distribution and artist/label services company and member of Sony Music Entertainment. The album features guitar virtuosos like Alex Skolnick, Gary Holt, George Lynch, Derrick Green, Dave Davidson, Brandon Ellis, Jessica Pimental, Jessica di Falchi, Taina Beramaschi and Danny Lilker. With such iconic names in the metal world, every track is an electrifying showcase of talent.
Their upcoming drop was created in collaboration LifeScore’s innovative AI technology to help enhance the original, hand-crafted art and music from The Shredderz’ album into thousands of brand-new songs that cover genres such as LoFi, hip-hop, house, mashup, epic orchestra, drum & bass, and more. All versions were specially created with reference to each of The Shredderz’ six band members and the instruments they play. The result is a distinctive collection of sounds that retain the vibe of the original but with a truly unique twist.
Says Chris Walch, CEO and Co-Founder of LifeScore, “We see a future where when an artist releases a track, they won’t just release it for passive streaming, they will meet fans at every moment in their day from Morning Meditation to Afternoon Focus, and Evening Chill versions. They will release extended play versions that you can play for hours to sleep through at night or just to have on all day to immerse yourself. They will allow fans to create their own unique remixes in real time. And they will have adaptive versions that can react to your real time inputs. All this will be done in real time, at scale. From static and passive to fluid and interactive.”
Holders of Shredderz digital collectibles enjoy the exclusive privilege of voting on merchandise designs, ensuring that every piece reflects the community’s unique taste and style. But holders are not just spectators—they’re part of the creative process. They can vote on artwork for upcoming singles and even have a say in choosing the next cover song, directly influencing the band’s direction. On top of this, the whole listening experience on Audius is gamified in that holders will be able to listen in order to earn and unlock rewards including additional music, tickets to festivals, exclusive merchandise and much more.
Fans can also dive further into the world of shredding with The Shredderz’s thrilling guitar game which allows them to compete for the chance to win a coveted Brandon Ellis signature guitar.
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