Shotgun Rules was a post-hardcore band from London, Ontario, Canada.
The band's passion exploded from their debut EP, Estimated Time of Arrival (June 2004). On this album Shotgun was finally able to expand their fan base and introduce their intricate and emotional sound to a larger audience. Delivering mesmerizing riffs, striking vocal melodies and pumping drums, Estimated Time of Arrival truly showcased Shotgun's musical mastery. Sam Sutherland from Exclaim Magazine wrote, "...the EP's phenomenal opening track, demonstrates a dazzling technical proficiency woven through tight songwriting and gut-wrenching vocal layering. The stand out here is the six-minute-plus closing piano ballad, 'No Sense of Consequence', whose sonic restraint proves the band capable of producing strong music outside of the eardrum-wrecking range."

Overwhelmed by the admiration earned, and driven by their desire to spread their ground-breaking sound, Shotgun Rules launched a cross-country tour of Canada in the summer and fall of 2004. This massive tour stimulated even more enthusiasm for Shotgun Rules, and was soon followed by more tours in 2005 where fans quickly snatched-up the band's new 4-song sampler simply entitled, The Demo Sessions: Vol.1. While completing over 200 individual showcases across the country, the members of Shotgun Rules found themselves sharing the stage with such up-and-coming bands as 30 Seconds To Mars, Aiden, Rufio, Midtown, Bleed the Dream, Stutterfly, Boys Night Out, Matchbook Romance, The End, Motion City Soundtrack, The Fully Down, Protest The Hero, Closet Monster and more. Their plans for the future, complete tour coverage of North America, Europe and Asia.

The collision of talent between Ric Mattingley (guitars), Corry Van Spronsen (guitars), Dusty Mattingley (drums), John MacKenzie (vocals) and Joe Giugno (bass) resulted in unconventional songwriting, and an intoxicating and explosive live performance. The songs of Shotgun Rules are impulsive and volatile, yet at the same time are not chaotic but completely directed. Their songs burst and recoil and flow so smoothly between buildups and breakdowns that by the end of the song, you will be amazed you are still listening to the same song you started with. Inspired by everything from eighties metal to progressive rock to piano ballads, the band thrives on challenging expectations and delivering an intense authenticity to their fans.

Members:
John MacKenzie - Lead Vocals
Corry Van Spronsen - Guitar
Ric Mattingley - Guitar
Joe Giugno - Bass
Dusty Mattingley - Drums

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