Mad Love

Mad Love - Band - Johannesburg

MadLove has been described by the Citizen newspaper, as "Joburg's hottest new rock band" and one listen to MadLove's music will prove just that. Having gigged the local circuit for the last few years, MadLove is ready to unleash it's music onto the world - Rock n Roll style...

MadLove has performed in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Grahamstown, Kwazulu Natal and are planning tours to Namibia, Mozambique, Cape Town and Bloemfontein in the near future.

In a short amount of time, MadLove has already had the privilege of playing alongside some of South Africa’s best, and most notable musicians, including, Freshly Ground, Prime Circle, The Parlotones, Evolver, Arno Carstens and New Porn.

Mad Love

Nikolai Viedge (Lead Guitar), Shahir (Lead Vocals) and Shahan Chundra (Rhythm Guitar) met while working at Exclusive Books. At their first test gig Nicholas ‘Smithy’ Smit (Bassist) joined the band. The great name hunt commenced for the as yet unnamed band, and sms’s flew back and forth with various suggestions considered. It was a random sms from Nikolai to Shahir, detailing the perils of love, ending with the words MadLove that sealed the name of the band.

The brothers’ childhood friend, Shakti Satyapal (Drummer) decided to buy a drum kit in order to be part of the band. He had never played drums before this. Mad Love’s 1st gig as a five piece band was the Global Battle of the Bands in 2004. Unfortunately a year later, Smithy emigrated to the UK and a huge bassist hunt began.

Mad Love

Eventually Smithy was replaced by the insanely talented Grant Sissons, frontman and songwriter from the band Mugshot. Their musical influences are spread across the board – U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Goo Goo Dolls, Nirvana, SoundGarden, Sting, and the list goes on. This eclectic mix of musical interests birthed a rock sound that is both dynamic and unique.

Their much loved stage show is energetic and exciting driven by the great chemistry, friendship and mutual love for music, the boys share.

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Mad Love - Band - Johannesburg