Piko Tera have big plans for their future: “We want to show the world that metal is not bad”
To date they have played at several house parties but their first big gig was at The Pretty Ordinary Music Festival in September. (Music soundclip here)
POLOKWANE – For some people their music sounds like a bunch of big monsters but these little monsters enjoy “jamming” together every weekend.
According to the band’s lead singer, Reinhardt van der Westhuizen, the metal band’s name Piko Tera means Little Monsters in Latin.
The band was started about three months ago when Reinhardt and his friend, Anthony Shamley, decided to start a band.
“Reinhardt and I are long-time friends. He and Corné Botes played together in another band and then Jason Brebner’s name just came up. It all clicked and we decided to make some noise together,” Anthony explains.
Reinhardt and Anthony play the guitar, Jason is on drums and Corné on bass.
“We write our music together, Anthony and I usually do the lyrics and the rest is teamwork. ” Reinhardt says.
Our inspiration comes from three places:
• Our passion for music
• To make a difference in someone’s life with our music – “It might be that someone is going through a breakup or family loss and we want to let them know that we know what it’s like. Our mission is to change people’s lives.”
• The third inspiration is everyone who influences them, be it their friends, families or girlfriends.
Reinhardt says that 70% of the music they listen to has a good influence on them.”We also listen to a lot of Christian metal bands.”
As with any other band, they have groupies (in this case their girlfriends) who follow them and support them in every way possible… they also have a sound technician.
To date they have played at several house parties but their first big gig was at The Pretty Ordinary Music Festival in September.
“We are planning to attend more festivals but money is scarce. Sponsors would be welcome. We want to work together with other bands in Limpopo and not compete with them. We want to show the world that metal is not bad,” Reinhardt says.
