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A group that was based in Cincinnati and also an acronym for "Roy Ayers Music Productions," Ramp released one album in 1977 that didn't do all that much upon its release. However, decades later, as appreciation for anything bearing the mark of jazz-funk legend Roy Ayers has increased, the album has become a revered rare groove classic. Supported by the excellent "Daylight" (sampled by A Tribe Called Quest for "Bonita Applebaum") and a version of Ayers' "Everybody Loves the Sunshine," two anti-gravity soul/jazz-funk pearls, the rare album has been known to fetch extremely high prices among collectors. (It was reissued on CD in Japan in early 2007 and later in October in the United States.) The group -- bassist Nate White, drummer John Manuel, guitarist Landy Shores, and vocalists Sibel Thrasher and Sharon Matthews -- folded after the album's release but reconvened during the early 2000s. ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide
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Background information
Origin Seixal, Portugal
Genres Heavy metal
Thrash metal
Years active 1989 - present
Website www.ramp.pt
Members
Rui Duarte
Ricardo
António
Caveirinha
João Paulo

Ramp is a Portuguese heavy metal band. They began their career in 1989. Their heavy metal is more similar to that which is played in America, rather than its European counterpart. They are often called the "Portuguese Metallica". One feature they were always capable of maintaining throughout their albums is originality. The peek of their career was undeniably in 1998/99, with the album "EDR" and the following promotional tour. In 2003, they released their first self-produced record, entitled "Nude". Ramp is one of the most influential metal bands in Portugal. They have played on (nearly) all main rock events in Portugal, namely 3 appearances on the summer rock festival Super Bock Super Rock, in Lisbon.

Band Members

Discography

  • Thoughts (Mini-LP, 1992)
  • Intersection (LP, 1995)
  • EDR (Evolution, Devolution, Revolution) (LP, 1998)
  • Ramp...Live (LP, 1999)
  • Nude (LP, 2003)
  • Planet Earth (EP, 2005)
  • Visions (LP, 2009)

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