The Press Gang, formed in late 2006, is a mixture of Punk, classic Heavy Metal, Riff driven Hard Rock, salt air, dirt, and kitchen parties all in one. Half the band hails from the East Coast and the other half, lanbd locked Alberta. Lead Singer/rhythm guitarist and founder Elorps is from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Bass Player Ronnie Keats, from Newfoundland, and Drummer Isaac Creasey and lead Guitarist Chad Laing from Calgary, Alberta. This mix of coast & prairie and thier influences has bred something sweet and unique, otherwise known as “The Heavy”.

The band has a diversity now that works well with it's current treatment of the older material as well as new songs. Laing brings with him experience from being in bands such as Sufferance, Scopes Monkey Trail, and Weapon. Drummer Isaac Creasey brings experience from Downway and The Colin Decker Freefall, Bass player Ronnie Keats Molotov Smile, and Colin McCulloch, The Feldippians and Hail Damage.

Opening for such acts as Nashville Pussy, The Supersuckers, SNFU, The Dreadnoughts, Knucklehead, and The Mahones, along with playing alongside many of Calgary's local heavy hitters, The Press Gang is moving onward and upward. "The Amazing Julie Strain EP" is in the works, and there's pretty much enough material for another full length. Until then, keep checking out some shows!