Mensheng (門生)

ACTIVE PERIOD – 2006 – 現在 (06 – Current)
STYLE – 後硬核 (Post Hardcore) / 重金屬核 (Metalcore）
ORIGIN – 香港 (Hong Kong)
MYSPACE – 門生 on Myspace

介紹
門生自2006年1月成立，當時的結他手 Joe Wu，鼓手 Pakto Luk 及低音結他手 Denny Cheng 離開了各自的樂隊後便組成了門生。初時他們急需多一位結他手，於是透過朋友的介紹，他們認識了 Billy Chan。爲了讓門生成爲一支完整的樂隊，Joe 邀請了他的好友 Benny Cheng 加盟門生成爲主音。

透過沉重有力的樂段與感性柔和的旋律，門生創造了屬於他們的獨特聲音。歌詞的字裏行間表達了他們對生活及社會問題的態度，旨在表明自身的立場之餘，更為觀衆帶來充滿希望的音樂。

自2007年8月的首場演出後，門生已參與過香港各類型的音樂會。他們充滿活力和感情澎湃的表演經常令觀眾印象難忘。2008年12月，門生和台灣 screamo 樂隊 Vanish一同舉行了他們首個華南地區的巡迴表演。那次的巡迴表演相當成功，因為門生已吸引到一群來自香港以外地方的新觀眾。

2009更加標誌著門生另一個重要的里程碑，因為他們正式踏入錄音室錄製他們期待以久的專輯”扭曲視線”。這大獲好評的專輯由 Brian Wong (荔枝王的結他手) 一同製作。同年7月，門生到台灣巡迴宣傳他們的新專輯，並隨即在回港後舉行他們的專輯發佈會，傾力演繹他們的專輯內的新作品。

BIOGRAPHY
Mensheng was formed in January 2006, by Joe Wu (guitar), Pakto Luk (drums) and Denny Cheng (bass) after the break-up of their previous band. In search of an additional guitarist, they met Billy Chan through seeking help from their friends. To complete the line up, Joe approached his friend Benny Cheng to join the band as the vocals.

Mensheng blends heavy riffs with emotional melodies to create their unique sound. With lyrics that focus mainly on life and social issues, they try to be honest yet giving hope to their audience.

Since their first show in August 2007, Mensheng has played in a big portion of shows in Hong Kong. Their energetic and emotional performance always leave audience something to chew on. In December 2008, Mensheng organized their first ever Southern China tour with Taiwanese screamo band Vanish. It was a successful tour as the band has explored a new audience outside of Hong Kong.

2009 marked an important year for Mensheng as the band went into the studio to record their highly anticipated debut album “Twisted Sight”. Produced by Brian Wong (guitarist of King Ly Chee) and the band, the album has received positive reviews. In July 2009, Mensheng toured in Taiwan to promote their new album. Shortly after coming back home, Mensheng organized their own CD Release Show to showcase their songs from the album.

Source – Myspace

BAND MEMBERS / 樂隊成員 –
Vocalist – Benny Cheng
Guitarists – Joe Wu / Billy Chan
Bassist – Denny Cheung
Drummer – Pakto Luk

DISCOGRAPHY / 歷年專輯 –
2009 – 扭曲視線 (Twisted Sight)