Inspired by the work of progressive metal bands in the 90’s, Obad Hai aimed to focus on live-recorded instrumentation and limiting reliance on modern digital methods for album production. The music style itself aims to provide a progressive sound blurring the lines between various metal genres.
About the members:
Taber Crosby – Taber Crosby is a Halifax based Guitarist and Audio Engineer. With credits including Feature films, Heavy Metal Albums, and Documentaries; Taber is versed in making things sound better.
As Guitarist and Co-Producer in Obad-Hai, Taber intends to make albums that live up to Prog and Metal Classics of old, and push his musical limits.
Aidan Blanchard – Hailing from Herring Cove Nova Scotia, Aidan has been playing bass guitar for over a decade in the Halifax area with with various groups. Long interested in alternative/progressive music, he’s found a place in Obad Hai and is looking forward to further exploring sound, music, and tones with his Bandmates.
Jaad Stewart – Jaad Stewart is a Halifax based multi Instrumentalist, Song writer, producer with experience writing producing and playing with acts as The Blackrats, Feet Don’t Fail Me Impact Eleven and Diamond City.
Along with songwriting and producing Jaad looks forward to laying down roots in Obad Hai, providing the foundation on the drums as well as drawing from his earliest inspiration to create music that allows itsself to be free for creativity