M A I L B A G
 
 

 

 

You guys rule! We bought your CD to play in our boat, and it kept all the other fishing boats away from our favorite crabbing hotspots! Thanks again for making it fun again to listen to hard rock. Your floating friends, The Sgambato Family
 

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Hello guys,
              I heard your CD Diet of Worms, on KASU radio show. and was
wondering about it.  I loved the music and really liked Sunday bloody Sunday
and Sad.  I'm not a Christian but it seems you guys have religious suff in
your songs, is that right.  You have made me want to research more about
what was in your songs. Thanks for making me think. I will write more when I
have some more questions.  Great CD, where can I get it locally?
JohnR---------

Guy,

Ya I know I use this example...if you have car and you want drive it buy MAC, if you want to always be working on your car, buy a pc. I had listen to you songs, it's good to hear good musicians putting out good
music!!! My band is currently recording our second full-length album. I played with Mortification for a brief time in 1995, then moved on to this band, erase.
No I'm not from Australia, I live in Vancouver Canada, north of you.
Hope to hear from you soon...
Jason
 

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 Wed, 26 Apr 2000

THANK YOU for answering my email Guy. It is so good to hear from you.
You are one of my favorite vocalists of all time. God Bless You and Echohollow ,  Scott
 

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I just ordered your album. It's been kind of hard for me to wait- I down loaded your tracks and was  really impressed. I'm an Tourniquet fan as well, so I was really  happy to discover that Guy and Gary are still glorifying God through metal. I  gave up secular music for the Lord a few years ago, since then it's been  pretty hard to satisfy my metal cravings from the slim pickings in Christian  music. You guys have the sound I totally love, as well as the edifying  lyrics, so I can't wait till I get the cd. Well, please respond soon so I  know if my cd is coming. Thanks, and God bless
--- Dave
 

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Diet of Worms and Thursday...CLASSIC!!!!

          Fri, 10 Mar 2000

Hey Gary and Guy!

This is going to sound very strange especially since Echo Hollow has been at it for quite some time. I just found you guys on MP3.com yesterday. I was listening to Faithbomb and looked down and saw what artists MP3 also likes section. I read Echo Hollow.......Guy and Gary.....and flipped. Oh my God!!! My boys are back. My favorite guitarist and vocalist of all time, back at it. PLEASE add me to the email list. You don't know the influence you guys- Gary and Guy have had on me and the band. I am 36 yrs old and have been playing in the Christian arena since 1989. God bless you all. I LOVE the new music. Diet of Worms and Thursday...... CLASSIC......... Keep it up!!!  If you guys ever come to the east coast-Jacksonville,FL. Murray Hill Theater. Holds about 500-750 kids. Great stage, sound and lights!!! My old band manger books bands quite often.
A Fan for life!!! Talk to you soon,

Kevin Schertell
 

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WOW!!!

     Thu, 10 Feb 2000

I do not usually write anyone just out of the blue, but I have to say you
guys are a breath of life to an old "headbanger". Christian music (especially
metal) seems to have taken a nose dive of late. This music you have created
gives me, as well as some others, hope that good christian music is still
being made. Keep the faith and continue knowing others are enjoying the work God is doing through you.
            BRI
 

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A letter from Denmark

Hi Guys, this is Carsten from Denmark here, I've just purchased your Cd, and this is GREAT stuff. I have been listening to all Tourniquet's albums, and it has been a great help for me during the time when I got Saved. I had the pleasure of seeing Tourniquet Live in Cobenhagen, in August 96', where I also had the opportunity to speak with Gary Lenaire. Gary's Tight and Fast guitarplay(I have played guitar for about 10 years myself) Anyway it was very nice for me to see that you two guys finally got together again, in Echo Hollow.  I have a couble of friends that I'd like to get your CD to. Thanx. and GOD BLESS YOU ALL, in every thing you do.

Carsten.

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Hi guys, I just bought your album through Rad Rockers a few weeks ago,
and I was very happy with it. You guys are pretty awesome.  I really love the music and vocals on Diet of Worms, Sunday, and
Sunday Bloody Sunday, and Through The Veil was awesome. (Maybe you don't like hearing this stuff, and if that's the case, I apologize in andvance, but Through The Veil reminded me so much of Officium
Defunctorum that I almost cried).  All things considered, I'm glad to
know that you guys aren't wasting your talent, because you have a lot of
it, and your message is something that needs to be heard.

Are you planning any more albums any time in the near future?

Thanks for reading
Samson Wick

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          Theyyyyyyrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Back!!!

Hi guys!  I just wanted to send a message to you letting you know how happy I  am that you (Guy and Gary) have gotten back together!  I was searching
Radrockers.com last weekend and they were carrying Echo Hollow and they had a  footnote stating that the band was the new project of Guy and Gary.  Needless  to say, I purchased the cd IMMEDIATELY!  It's really cool because the lyrics are solid and they really hit me right where I needed it.  I also just finished reading "When Christ Comes" by Max Lucado.  Between the book and  your cd, I have re-evaluated my Relationship with Christ and found that it  was lacking (obviously my fault).  I have since gotten more "intimate" with
God.  It's only been a week but I am still really excited about the turn of
events.  Thanks guys!

Steve -Burnsville, Minnesota

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Greetings from the Lord brothers.  my name is Jeremy Summers and i am from Hannibal, Missouri.  i want to comment on what a great job Echo Hollow is doing.  Guy's voice is nothing short of amazing and Gary's guitar playing is phenominal.  i became a fan of Tourniquet a couple months after God saved me almost 4 years ago.  i have been playing guitar for about 6 years and i am really impressed with gary's tone on Diet of Worms.  If you guys wouldn't mind, could you tell me what kind of gear Gary is using for the Diet of Worms stuff.  also i would like to know what amps he used when he was with Tourniquet.  I play Ibanez guitars with High output pickups.  the most important thing i like about your ministry is that you have a strong stand for biblical truth.  most people i know are way out there doctrinally.  i go to a
pentacostal church and a lot of stuff there confuses me.  we are starting to see the Gold Teeth trend.  it started with my pastor's wife.  i really don't know what to think of this though the bible mentions nothing about it.

anyway thanx alot for taking the time to read this.

Keep on Jamming for the Lamb!

Jeremy
 Hannibal, MO

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Just to let you know...

I just found out while surfing the net that you guys existed. I want to get
the album but I really don't know where to purchase it. I have been waiting
for Gary and Guy to do something else. I just wanted to let you know that
your playing Gary influenced me greatly. During high school, I gave my life
to the Lord had no idea of the christian 'metal' scene until a friend showed
me your old band's stuff. I got fired up(I play guitar by the way) and
started serious lessons from a Berkeley guitar graduate to know the
instrument back and forth. I practiced and took these lessons for three
years and started my own group. We were able in the course of 4 years, to
play around GA and lead many people to the Lord. We had the privelege to
work with bands like Covenent and Final Judgement, if those ring a bell.
Anyways, I just wanted to say thank you and I'll see you in Heaven...SRR

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Hello Guys,love the new project
 

                Hi,I was browsing some sites and discovered yours!! Guess what happened to the members of Touniquet!!! I was thrilled to know Gary and Guy still produce music,Touniquet has always been one of my favorite bands. On the serious note a very big thank you for all you've done without knowing it. After being a christian in 1987, I was confined to a finite amout of music that I could listen to. I loved your music the first time I played it,it made me research the bible more indepth and try to learn it, not just read it. One of the things I spoke about in singles was derived from Stop the bleeding.I could go on and on, but knowing the constraints of time, may God bless you through the music ministry and may many souls be saved. Thank you again,my prayers are with you. Love in Christ, Jonathan Harrison
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Hello there My name is Chris and I just bought this album
and all I have to say that I am amazed by it. You picked
the best U2 tune there is. I am glad you did a cover of that.
Well I would like to thank you guys Guy and Gary, while you
were in Tourniquet I loved writing poetry and you guys
inspired me to write one of my best poems you can take
a look for yourself I would appreciate it :)
http://www.angelfire.com/ct/MyThoughts/

http://www.angelfire.com/ct/MyThoughts/imagine.html
Thank you guys very much
and keep up the good work

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How are you guys doing? I am doing great. I wrote to you, Guy Ritter, at
school and my teacher never told me if you wrote back. This is my real screen
name. I was wondering if there was some way we could meet on the internet,
like in a chatroom or with an instant message. I just would like to say one
thing, I look up to you guys, especially Guy Ritter. If it wasn't for people
like you, the people who minister to the "Metal" part of society, I would
still be on a road to a sinner's hell. Now I am pursuing a career in
Practical Theology and I am a street minister(I don't have a licsense or
anything, I just witness all the time). My band and I preformed Broken
Chromosones at the talent show at my high school and 4 people that we know of
got saved and we turned one backsliding Christian around and put her back on
track. Well I guess I will write you guys later. Nice talking to you.

                                            In Christ,
                                                Rick Kennedy

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We've never corresponded.  Hiya!
Good stuff definitely. I've always wanted to tell you how much I admire and appreciate
you. When Echo Hollow's first Web page showed up (I found it in '96, I guess), I
listened to "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and got that old awesome chill again!
It's yer voice, dude!

Bless ya.

John Wilson
Austin TX

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Thank You!

A friend of mine was playing your CD for me and I picked Guy's singing
immediately. Then I was blown away with the guitar work done none other
than Gary. I've since bought Diet of Worms and listen to it all the time. You've had a deep
impact on me, ever since 1990 with STB, and now I'll keep supporting you
with my purchases and prayers. Matthew and Matthew, thanks for joining
up with Guy and Gary. The CD sounds great! Thanks again!!

Brent Hautle
Millersburg, PA

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Hey guys, this is Mike Slaten of the band P.K.D.  You probably haven't heard
of us, but we are an indie hardcore/metal band.  I just want to say that if
it weren't for Guy Ritter and Gary Lenaire I might not have ever started a
Christian Metal band.  I loved you guys with Tourniquet and what I have heard
of your new material with Echo Hollow I like alot.  I hope God continues to
bless you guys with your music and your ministries.  I would like to hear
more of your stuff with EchoHollow, and hope to hear from you soon.  May God
bless you all, Mike Slaten P.K.D. ps 33:3

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Just another huge fan...
 

Guy and Gary,
    I am so glad you guys got together for Echo Hollow, the album is such a
blessing.  I'm one of those guys that first heard "Stop the Bleeding" when I
was about 13, was knocked over because you were so extreme, and have
followed your music since. Sometimes I long to have guys like you around,
like in my church or community.  I don't feel like there is anybody around with
your music mentality mixed with a great devotion to our Lord.  Your combined
maturity in both areas I admire very much. Up until last year, I had lived all my
life in New Hampshire.  I remember  the days of Sacred Warrior, Deliverance,
Recon...  and I heard about this "cool" place called Sanctuary, and I
remember thinking that all these cool Christian musicians were all over on
the west coast - and I was lucky to just have a bookstore where I could buy
their albums here in the east!  Well so much has changed, and so much
hasn't.  I thought here in Virginia where I am now, the Christian music
thing would be pretty cool, but I've found I have ended up in CCMville!
Well, hey - so what, Guy, I enjoy your Monday Coffee talk thoughts - its
ALMOST like hanging out talking. Anyway,  I appreciate the powerful songs
you write, and I especially appreciate the Godly examples you guys try to be.
As I say, a good Christian is not something you are, its something you
continually strive to be.  Take care guys, may God bless you in your ministries.
Hey if you can it would be awesome to hear from one of you! If you can't I
will be no less of a huge fan!

n Christ,

Derek Davis

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WOW...

Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening Gary Lenair-E.  (<-----joke....I was at a show
that you did in Sacramento at one of Fred Z's churches, and you let a couple
friends of mine go into the back room and record and interview with you and
the band just before Precious Death went on...and Ulysees called you Gary
Lenairey.  Don't know if you remember, but it was funny to me.)
It is good to see you and Ritter producing metal again.  From the files you
have on the page, I am happy to hear that Echo Hallow is heavy.  A buddy of mine gave me your site address and well....I'm glad to see you guys are still raging for Christ.  I'm
eager to hear the whole album.  I was going to write more, but I figure you
get a lot a mail so I will end it with my prayers are with you and Guy, and I
hope to be able to get Diet of Worms soon.  God bless...
Chuck
Eternally Bound
 

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Dear Gary, Guy, and the two Matthews:

AWESOME, guys!  Just plain awesome!

I received the Echo Hollow CD yesterday and am quite impressed.  I've been a
fan of Tourniquet since the beginning, and my children have grown up
listening to Tourniquet.  Our oldest child is about to turn 9 years old.  So when we
found out about Echo Hollow, we were very excited!  When it came in the mail
yesterday, we were brimming with expectation -- would it be good, or would
it be wimpy?  Well, you guys did not disappoint!  Not wimpy at all -- great
heavy stuff and great melodic stuff!  We then went to your web site and saw
that you're planning for this to be a long-term project, which is great.
This means more albums to come, hopefully!  And some videos, too, maybe?

But something other than the music was also encouraging to me.  When I heard
the name of your album, I knew what the actual historical Diet of Worms was,
but I was wondering if you were just going to have someone eating worms on
the cover or something.  I was hoping you'd have something about the
Reformation on there.  And again, you didn't disappoint!  I'm glad you
included a song about Martin Luther.  I also noticed in the liner notes that
you guys thank Augustine, Luther, and Calvin, and that Matthew R has a
nickname of "TULIP" and goes to a place called Sovereign Grace Fellowship.
This is encouraging.  It sounds like you guys at least profess to believe
the Doctrines of Grace (sometimes known as "Calvinism.").

Now I'm going to challenge you in something that you might not have thought
about.  Since you know about the Doctrines of Grace, I am hoping that you
believe that they are the HEART OF CHRISTIANITY.  The gospel is the good
news of salvation conditioned on the atoning blood and imputed righteousness
alone.  Any who believe that any part of salvation is conditioned on the
sinner (sometimes called "Arminians" because of the Five Points of
Arminianism) do not believe the gospel, and the Bible is clear that those
who do not believe the gospel are lost (Mark 16:16).  So those who truly
believe the gospel need to realize that Arminians are not saved, and we need
to be diligent to witness to them and pray for them, just like we would
witness to Roman Catholics and pray for them.  Those who believe that Christ
died for everyone in the whole world without exception obviously do not
believe that their salvation is based solely on the work of Christ; they do
not believe that the difference between saved and lost, between heaven and
hell, is Christ's atoning work.  They believe that what makes the difference
is THEM.  This is deadly, and it shows that they are not saved.  When we
judge them lost, we aren't to be mean or proud, but we MUST judge them lost
in order to urge them to repent and believe the true gospel!  I truly hope
you see this.  And I would like to dialogue with you further on this.

I would recommend that you visit the following Web site:

Reign of Grace Ministries
http://www.rofgrace.com

Bill Parker is the pastor of Eager Avenue Grace Church, and he is the
clearest preacher of the gospel and of the antithesis between the true and
false gospel that I have ever heard.  I would also like to send you some of
his sermon tapes; would this be okay with you?

I look forward to hearing from you!

To God ALONE be the glory,

Marc D. Carpenter

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Grace and Peace!!

Just wanted to drop a note and tell you guys how happy I am to see a heavy
band in Christian music trying to get back to what it's really all about:
glorifying God, and winning the lost.

Whenever I have read interviews with the 2 of you, I see some things that are
so needed in the audience you are reaching.  In Gary, I see a strong
commitment to Biblical truth and soundness of doctrine.  Man, how much we need
it in the young people today.  So many of those who are really into "Christian
Metal" have no real concept of repentance, or sanctification.  While it is so
true that Christianity begins and ends simply with the death and resurrection
of Christ, there is a lifetime of learning, renewing the mind, and
transformation to be done.  So many in the "alternative" realm just don't seem
to be getting that message.  They believe and are saved, but they never
progress much.  Paul said it like this in 1 Corinthians:  "I could not address
you as spiritual, but worldly...mere infants in Christ."  Thanks for trying to
take it a bit deeper.  In Guy, there is a boldness and a heart for evangelism,
which is really what music ministry is all about to me.  If it's not about
winning the lost, then what's the point??  If it's only to entertain, what are
we doing any differently than the world?

I appreciate you guys, and will be praying for your work in the Lord...
God bless,

Jason
 

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Hey Gary! wussup?
... I might add that "Diet of Worms" sounds REALLY GOOD in my car.
     That brings me to my final point of interest.  My compliments to the
chef. That is the tastiest "Diet" I've ever been on.  Yes, yes, even better
than deal-a-meal! All joking aside, Gary, that is a remarkably GOOD album. I
have thoroughly enjoyed it many a time. My fave song is Diet of Worms, being
that it is rather heavy, and also, that it talks about the background of the
Lutheran Church (I'm a pot-lucking, coffee drinking,  never-done-it-that-way-before
Lutheran myself). Say, how is the Abernathy, anyway?  I hope to hear
from you soon. Let me know when y'all are gonna hit the  road,
I'd love to come see a show. Take care and God's blessings on you,
Guy and the Matts, and the family.

Yours in Christ...

Ken

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I finally got Diet of Worms all I can say about it is........ Its
BEAUTFULL so BEAUTFULL. and so Powerfull in its spiritality finally in a time
of wishey washey "christian" music comes a CD GOD will listen to. Please Make
more if you can.

Jason Odermatt
 

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New band, new album!
 

  Wow, I just thought you'd like to know that there's at least one
Tourniquet fan up in Canada who's very happy you guys are back! I've
been a Tourniquet fan since "Psycho Surgery" and was quite afraid when I
first you two were leaving, but instead of losing one of the best
Christian bands ever, we've got two! I really appreciate the mature
and almost scholarly feel about the album, what with Luther on the cover,
the U2 cover, and the thanks to great men like Sproul, Schaeffer,
St. Augustine, and Calvin. A new direction, and applaudable.
   Thanks for the autographs! Finally, in case you wanted to know,
I put the new album on the 'new bands' page on my website.
You can check it out if you like at:
http://members.tripod.com/Thoughtless/thefew.htm

  Please, continue, and in God.

  "Embracing religious faith",
   Dwayne.

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Hi, I just got Diet Of Worms in the mail.  I love it, can't stop listening to it.
 Great album. Thanks.

-Dana
 

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RITTER/LENAIRE BACK...YES!!
 

Hey, whatâs up!! I am a Tourniquet fan. They are awesome. Guy, you are my favorite vocalist. In fact, I'd go as far as saying youâre the greatest
vocalist of all time. Gary is of course the greatest guitarist that ever lived and blows Kirk Hammet away). Iâve been a Christian for about 3 years. I knew that in the Summer of 1995 I
felt an emptiness, then in January is when I got real involved with God. About a month later, a friend let me borrow a tape of the first Tourniquet album. It was awesome. Let Us Pray
was phat. My favorite song was Ready or Not, the song writing talents of Guy and Gary. I also liked A Dogs Breakfast and Harlot Widow, Virgin Bride. It was great that stuff like
that is out. It gives me something to listen to that helped me grow closer to God and rock. Guy, your music has touched me in so many ways. Guy, you are an excellent song writer. Broken Chromosomes hit so many points in me that it was amazing.It made me see my own life as that kids was. All the hurt I had was put behind a mask. I also learned that God was
gonna rescue us.  This is very important: Could you and Gary send me the music to Ready or Not? My guitar teacher and I are trying to figure it out, and want to know if we are on the right track. God bless! You are in my prayers. Men fail me, but the Son of God saves.

Nithin

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Broken Chromosomes Hits Home

Hi, I'm glad to finally find a way to reach you (I found the web page for
Echo Hollow). Ever since I first heard Broken Chromosomes I've wanted
to contact you and tell you that that song has really ministered to me.  I have
twin 2 year old daughters, one of whom (Erica) has a brain abnormality
which has lead to severe developemental delays.  My wife and are know that
she is a gift from God and we love her just the way she is yet we pray daily
for God to make her whole and give her the ability to walk, talk, sing, and dance.
God is already using her to build our trust and faith in Him and to teach about
unconditional love.  We love Erica to no end even though she can do nothing
but lay there and smile a little bit sometimes so we now see more clearly
how God loves us not for what we do but just because we are His and created
by Him.  I'm not even sure that I totally understand all that the song
Broken Chromosomes is about but I know that it has ministered to my spirit
and my emotions and really encouraged me. The line "I'm sorry for annoying
you, but I was born this way," rings in my mind often as I think of my
little Erica and wonder what plans the Lord has for her.

On another note, I noticed that you work in the film industry.  I love
playing around with audio and video and have made one CD of our group
(Creative Energy) who writes music to reach lost teens in upstate New York.
I also love playing around with video on my digital camcorder.  I make my
living as an engineer in the Photonic Technologies Division
(Fiber Optic Telecommunications),  but my real love is  in audio, video, and film.
 I've never used an Avid or Pro-Tools system, but  was very
interested to hear that you work with those systems.  Any tidbits
of info. you'd feel free to share on either of the above two subjests would
be greatly appreciatted.

God's blessings on you,
Laurence

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  An Album Full of Meat!

Hey guys!  thanks for a great album and ministry!  I loved your
song on the hm sampler!  Then today, my copy of your cd came!  INCREDIBLE!
It's been too long and I  am glad you are back on the scene, doing a new thing!
Welcome, Matt & Matt  to the arena.  You guys rock!  Part of the  reason
psycho surgery spoke so to me was because I was going  thru a rough
time and really related to dysfunctional domicile as a child  who grew up
in the foster care system.  Now I'm older, and hopefully wiser,
and the music will always mean something to me.  I just finished reading
the lyrics and explanations on your album and am very impressed that you
are putting as much meat in this album as in your previous projects with
tourniquet.  and they are issues that relate to all of us.  I look forward
to understand that there are others out there who can relate and help, mostly
Jesus.

God bless!

                                                                      Cari
 

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Letter from a Youth Group
 

       Hi Guy, Harry  here.  I want to thank you so much for the personalized cd's you signed for some of my guys and myself.  They were thrilled, being fans and all.  I can't even begin to tell you how good I think  "Diet of Worms" is.  Man does that rock!  I'm so glad that you guys got Echo Hollow up and running, we've missed your ministry of music.  I really appreciate the lyrics to the tunes, it's great to see a Christian band really minister like you guys do.  I began a ministry at my church several years ago, "New Song Ministries" that
       reaches out to kids who are into music, especially secular music and much of it being bad stuff.  I give the kids Christian alternatives to what they listen to on the radio etc.  Your band is one that I definitely will be suggesting to the kids.  I know 2 guys that will probably be helping me once they've listened to the cd's I just gave them.  It's really great when a kid comes back to me after I've given them some music to listen to and they can say that they pretty much just listen to Christian music now that they know that cool stuff exists.  We don't really have any Christian rock radio in the Twin Cities and kids will listen to the music they like even if its on secular rock stations.  The devil does not have all the good music, but he's got enough to really influence our kids but because of bands like Echo Hollow we can take a lot of the devil's influence away.  God Bless you guys for your ministry.  Please let me know anything that you need prayer for.I'll be willing to share those needs with some of the kids at church and we'll pray for you guys. Thanks again for the signing of the cd's . It means a lot to those guys and myself.  I hope you too will stay in touch.
       Harry


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I Finally Found Out

Hey I can't belive I finally found out what Guy and Gary were doing after leaving Tourniquet. You guys are awsome ministers to Gods word. I need to thank you for all that you and the band Tourniquet have done for me. Well it's what God has done through your music:) I have always wanted to get into the music biz for quite sometime I've not known what kind. I used to be really into christian music during High School, but after I graduated and moved to denver I found many influences that really hindered my walk with God. I started listening to bands like Tool, Marilyn Manson, White Zombie and Nine Inch Nails. Not only listening to theese bands mind you but their idea's started to take over my thought process. I started hanging out with wicca's and though I never converted to anything besides christianity, my christian beliefs started to change. I just became kinda weird about it, got on one of those idea's that all roads lead to the same promised land. I started drinking a bit too much at times and well.....it all came to a halt when I got into a car wreck while heading to
work. That made me feel really mortal, I than realized that we aren't gonna be on this earth forever and at anytime I could be gone. The fact that I was only hurt minorly is a blessing from God in itself. But what God has been doing with my thought process is also amazing. I gave up the really evil hard rock music. I still listen to different types of music anything from Tourniquet to counting crows to garth brooks:) ROFL  I work for a sports radio station, but my dream right now is to get into a christian alternative type band and sing. I have always been blessed with a talent and also with a hunger to find musicians who want to do something unique with the sound. I am not perfect on my walk with God, I often feel challenged as to whether or not a God actually exsists. The latest of these challenges was actually yesterday when checking out some christian metal articles and finding out the sad news about Roger Martinez. That man's music helped me to get into a christisn state of mind. Me and a friend of mine used to help out on a christian metal radio program during my high school years. We used to play venges and tourniquet and the like. We used to play the bit that roger and chris hyde did on the "Under Destruction" release (PLAY IT FASTER CHRIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) I miss Roger, I never met him, but I miss him. He's
one of those that helped save my soul. I wish I could've known him so maybe I could've lend a hand when he was going through his troubles. Anyway if you guys have actually read my rantings and ravings, thank you. I can't expect you to write me back, but if you did. That would just feel so awsome.

Agape,  Mike
 

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HI GARY! (I hope you remember me from the times we've met.)
When Doug Van Pelt told me of the new band, I nearly freaked. I have been waiting very patiently (OK, impatiently) for  ANYTHING from Guy.
To have Gary along...WOW.  I know the collaboration will be bad to the bone. I found your  website (a good one, by the way) via an Infoseek search for "Guy Ritter". I figured there couldn't be too many of those!  A little "fan" kissing up: Guy, your vox are unexplainably inimitable! I've always been amazed by your style and ability  and am just thrilled to have you doing it again! Just wanted to bless you and say I'm VERY glad Echo Hollow exists!

J. Wilson
 

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Thanks For Coming Back!
 

It was such a great feeling to find Echo Hollow's web site.  I had heard about Gary and Guy  starting a band together  a year ago  and it has now come true.   I read all the letters  and I think  everything i wanted to say was mentioned.  A Dog's Breakfast is great.  Gary has to be the fastest  guitar in the west.  Broken Chromosomes made me appreciate people more with broken  chromosomes and  the  ending  is  very  beautiful.  You have the most perfect singing voice ever.  I'm curious to hear your normal talking voice.  Gary has got to be the best guitarist in all the land.  Very fast and crisp with the perfect  distorted sound.  Most Christian metal bands today have a distorted sound thats boring.  Very few  people have found the sound that makes metal music beautiful  and Gary has found the sound.  Thanks for coming back.  I look forward to hearing Echo Hollow,  not forgetting about the  two Matthews.  I know the band will be great.  Lord willing, I will buy ever CD and t-shirt you
guys make.   Send me any info you can on tour dates.  I will bookmark Echo and Gary's web page. thanks
Tim
 
 

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Tourniquet Started a Revolution

Hey guys, what's up? First of all, I just want to take this opportunity to say that Tourniquet started a revolution in Christian metal, and Guy Ritter has been the biggest thrash vocal influence for me as a musician, flattening Dave Mustaine and James Hetfield.  Tourniquet has been a blessing to me, and your vocals an inspiration. Thanks.

Josh

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