Bio

Justin Bruce

Guitarist, Vocalist, Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist

Justin Bruce's (Shame the Masses, Galvladi Oglaigh, and Silence is Scarce) signature mix of songwriting and fiery guitar playing has delighted local Texas audiences and fans across the world through his commercial releases.  Justin has been featured in The Facts newspaper, Lifoti Magazine, The Music Insight Column (MIC) and Rock Era Magazine.  

As a solo artist, lead guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, or working with a band, he has performed live and released 5 albums and 10 singles.  To date, Justin has been credited with writing or co-writing over 110 original songs.

Release details

Justin Bruce re-releases single "Mini Dress Princess '24"

Riding high on the success of a live solo-album release and 2 “Shame the Masses” single releases in 2023 along with the debut 2-song release from “Silence is Scarce" in early 2024,  singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Justin Bruce is feeling great about the current direction of his hefty music catalog.  

“I decided to take my original single ‘Mini Dress Princess’ from 2019 that went over very well in its own right, and re-work it with vocals that were a little ballsier to really pull in new listeners.  Along with that, we have a very fun music video that we partially filmed on location in the Northgate District of College Station, Texas."

 

Shame the Masses releases brand-new single "Kill Zone"

The strong songwriting partnership between Shame the Masses and lyricist Bryant Sutton has resulted in another super strong single, "Kill Zone"!

"Kill Zone" is a very special song that was developed over a one year period that included a 3-month-long series of interviews with a wounded US Marine veteran who recounted his stories, which the lyrics of the song were based on. 

"We then wrote the music to reflect the kind of intensity and building tension that you encounter in a war zone. We wanted the listener to feel and experience the battle zone through the song. With heavy drums, baritone electric guitar, and 9-string electric guitar supporting the vocals, we achieved a heavy metal sound reminiscent of bands such as Godsmack or Megadeth."

 

Galvladi Oglaigh releases album "Elysian Fields" 

The ethnic folk/folk metal band Galvladi Oglaigh has completed the 8-song instrumental album "Elysian Fields"!  

"Elysian Fields" is a blend of symphonic metal, Middle Eastern rock, and ethnic folk.

 

Mini Dress Princess '24 (Rock Version) (Single)

Justin Bruce

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In late 2023, I was remixing the original 2019 recording of MDP and I wanted to track in a new set of vocals and change the overall feel of the song. I never was completely satisfied with the way my vocals turned out on the original recording and I felt like I tried a little too hard to make it sound "country". With the '24 version, I placed much
In late 2023, I was remixing the original 2019 recording of MDP and I wanted to track in a new set of vocals and change the overall feel of the song. I never was completely satisfied with the way my vocals turned out on the original recording and I felt like I tried a little too hard to make it sound "country". With the '24 version, I placed much more emphasis on just getting better-sounding vocals and also giving it a more rock-oriented sound. I feel like the vocals on the '24 version turned out much better and it's ironic because it's basically a "live" take. I didn't spend a lot of time prepping and recording over and over again. I just took a shot at the vocals and kept it as-is and I feel like it sounds so much better and just really captures more of how it should have sounded originally.


Taken from original 2019 song release:

"I was driving home one day in early 2019 and the lyrics for Mini Dress Princess just started popping into my head. I think it might have taken several days to get everything in the right order and get the melody right. I ended up revising it a few times over several weeks before hitting the studio. It just seemed perfectly fitting as a classic upbeat country/rock dance hall song that tells the story of a young girl who puts up with the typical 9 to 5 job and hectic week and then hits the dance hall every weekend to party."
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  1. Mini Dress Princess '24 (Rock Version) (Single)

Shame the Masses - Kill Zone

Galvladi Oglaigh - Elysian Fields

The Corridor, Part I: Elysian Fields (Album)

Galvladi Oglaigh

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...An inquisitive visitor has wandered through the entryway and into what must be a supernaturally-eternal mansion, shrouded in mist. Upon entering further, a dimly-lit corridor appears. Lining either side of the corridor as far as the eye can see are doorways, beyond each of which are sitting rooms...long frozen in time. Each sitting room holds
...An inquisitive visitor has wandered through the entryway and into what must be a supernaturally-eternal mansion, shrouded in mist. Upon entering further, a dimly-lit corridor appears. Lining either side of the corridor as far as the eye can see are doorways, beyond each of which are sitting rooms...long frozen in time. Each sitting room holds an immortal band of musicians representing every nationality on Earth who are now endlessly playing out the strains of timeless songs, forever entertaining curious souls who venture from one room to the next of this enduring mansion...

Visit us on:
https://www.justin-bruce.com/galvladioglaigh
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*Note: For the best listening experience, these compositions are mixed to be enjoyed through a set of HD stereo headphones.
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    Room 1: Elysian Fields 4:05
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    Room 2: Embrollo 2:04
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    Room 3: Tarab 4:18
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    Room 4: The Persian, The Turk & The Spaniard 6:53
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    Room 5: Skrilvis 2:56
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    Room 6: The Sands of Time 6:20
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    Room 7: The Dragon's Lair 1:26
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    Room 8: Are the Voices Real? 9:14
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Press / Reviews

" Lovely songwriting + amazing instrumentation!  We think this would be a great fit for our Facebook audience :) " - Samantha Santoyo, Music & Fashion Blog.

" A more than enjoyable listen bolstered by some crisply delivered lead vocals that sit with ease amidst the rolling guitars, dynamic live kit drumming backbone grooves, thumping bassline low end pulse, tight harmony lines, reflective yet raw lyricism, ruminating intimate arrangement and a clean mix/master! Audibly well crafted. Props are due! " - Music On The Moon. 

" The song is solid with a commanding sound in the production that sets a great tone and the writing is good " - Global Money World.

" Very catchy track and gorgeous instrumentation! " - Heartbeat.

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