Love and Opium – a heavy hitting rock band with songs ranging from straight up metallic power grooves, to heartfelt emotional ballads and everything in between.  The members of L&O have an extensive musical history within the MA/RI music scene.

Members of Love & Opium were responsible for creating two of New England’s most influential musical outfits, Hammersmith & Blind Rhino (among others)

JoeyD Lead Vocals & the driving force behind L&O

His raw and explosive vocal style is both melodic and commanding on cuts such as “Boris”, “Day Trippin’”, “Dope, Sex & Money” and “Bloodflower”. Rarely do you find a voice within this genre of music that crosses such a broad spectrum. Having toured across the states with his former band Blind Rhino, he is a seasoned road-dog and an intense live performer.

Eddie Mac Drums, Percussion, Piano, Bullhorn & the no-bullshit voice of reason

The rock-solid pulse of Team Opium. His thunderous bass-drum patterns evoke the spirit of the 1960’s and 70’s power drummers with a modern edge; hinting toward industrial and tribal rhythms. Having studied at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Ed’s knowledge of music extends far beyond the drum kit and is an essential element of the Love and Opium sound.

Mike Paull Guitar, Bass, Lead & Harmony Vocals & the musical director of L&O

Lots of guitarists can shred their asses off, but not many of them can write a great hook. Mike Paull manages to combine monster size riffs with fiery lead guitar lines and powerful vocal harmonies; a triple threat for modern rock radio. He is also the 2nd voice of L&O and brings added dimension to their sound on tracks such as “Say Goodbye”, “Eternal”, “Pray for Nothing” and “Dope, Sex & Money”.

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Status: Ball and Chain.

Family: My little man Boris, My fiance Amanda, My daughter Jess, My 2 sisters Rose, and Irene, and my mother The Queen (Irene deMedeiros).

Musical Equipment: Cubase, Tascam, Sampson, Blue, Shure, Tacoma, Not paid to list anymore.

Previous/other bands or projects: Boston’s late 80’s early 90’s Blind Rhino, Bloodworm, Mrs. Beasley, Skull Fucks, Solo project A.K.A. Jessie.

Influences: R. Halford, Elvis, B. Dickerson, C. Means, M. Means, Jerry Louis, Evil Kenevil.

Drinks: Natty Ice ( It’s not just for the homeless anymore!), Heineken, Corona, Cranberry Juice, Gatorade, and Milk… It does the body good!

Eats: 512’s Portuguese, Italian, Cuban.

Favorite Love & Opium Song:  Dope, Sex, and Money.

Playlist

• Sixx AM
• Seven Dust
• Judas Priest
• Godsmack
• Velvet Revolver
• Black Sabbath
• Iron Maiden
• Seether
• The Cult

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Status: Employed

Family: They’re out there

Musical Equipment: Ludwig, Kaman, Pearl, and Gretsch drums, mostly Zildjian cymbals, Alesis keyboard, Gibson and Glassenheimer guitars, Remo djembes, assorted percussion and junk

Previous/other bands or projects: Skullfucks, Coffin Bone Theory, Edstock, Blind Rhino, Satellite Elvis, Hyde Nor Here, Big Nurse, The Violent Scar, Day of the Lords, Stagefright, Control Freaks

Influences: Bukowski (the writer), Killing Joke, The Who, Husker Du, Ministry, NIN, Joy Division, Squidbillies, John Bonham, and a thousand other things in no particular order

Drinks: Sam Adams lager, V8, Dewers, water

Eats: cheeseburgers, eggs hard-boiled w/salt or over easy w/ toast, canned and frozen food products

Favorite L & O song: Feeling No Pain

Playlist

• The Who – Isle of Wight DVD
• Husker Du – Zen Arcade CD
• Ministry – In Case You Didn’t Feel Like Showing Up VHS
• Metallica – Ride the Lightning CD
• Killing Joke – Extremities, Dirt and Various Repressed Emotions CD
• Holy Cow – Purge CD
• NIN – Still CD
• Judas Priest – Sin After Sin CD
• The Beatles – Doctor Robert
• Rolling Stones – It’s All Over Now
• David Bowie – Little Wonder

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Status: Like, Married to Crystal

Family: Awesome wife, 3 beautiful daughters, 2 beautiful grandchildren

Musical Equipment: HARTKE == SPECTOR

Previous Bands: Altar (87-91), Mrs. Beasley (93), Blind Rhino (94-95), and ZeroGodZ (99 and still going)

Website: loveandopium.com