PRESS

“Zealots Desire – comprised of guitarist and lead vocalist Joshua Cunningham, bassist Ryan Daniels, lead guitarist Matt Babineau and drummer Dan Hunt – have ingrained themselves as a staple in the regional music scene and, by and large, invoke the same loyalty, fervor and excitement from their fans that you’d expect from much more established artists.  It took almost no time for their signature hard-as-nails style of rock and roll to turn up the heat in the venue a few more notches, getting people off their seats and moshing on the dance floor reminiscent of much larger shows.  Most notably along with the metal power chords and catchy hooks, lead vocalist Joshua Cunningham’s natural charisma and fun stage presence was outstanding and accentuated the entire performance.  Joe Burd – Lambton Shield

“Zealots Desire don’t disappoint with their newest single “Heed” – everything you love about their wicked blend of grunge and metal is there, including the trippy opening, the slamming guitar, and the awesome vocal range of Josh Cunningham – check it out!  You’re missing out otherwise!”  Matt Nightingale – 97.9 CHSR FM

“It’s always nice when a local band is on the cusp of a breakthrough, and I guarantee you’re going to be hearing a lot more about these guys.  Elephant Stomp…I can’t stop listening to this; it is some welcome, nourishing, heavy rock and roll.  It’s great meaty rock and roll; it’s so good, you guys should find a way to turn it into a sandwich that we can eat.  Veiled under the crunching sound, your pounding drums, your soaring vocals, there is an underlying tapestry of classical music.  You guys are the real deal.”  Steve Stax – Daytime London, Rogers Television

“Grab a dictionary, flip to the end pages, and you’ll find a zealot described as someone who’s strong opinioned and fanatical about it.  Grab a moment with London’s Zealots Desire and you’ll find a rather polite, thoughtful person with strong opinions, best expressed in music.  Josh Cunningham is one such Zealot who’s rather pleased with how their music is winning over fans in London and, on occasions, parts further north, south, east, and west.”  Bob Klanac – The Beat Magazine

“Zealots Desire, which includes Josh Cunningham, Ryan Daniels, Jim Gilmar and Ryan Eldridge, has been selected by Supernova as one of 16 bands from across Canada competing for the spot at the annual Live and Unsigned Music Festival on July 23.  The band qualified for the vote by winning a regional battle of the bands competition held at the London (Ontario) Music Hall on June 4.  That battle was one of six they’ve won so far this year.”  Hugo Rodrigues – Sentinel Review

“London, Ontario-based four-piece Zealots Desire play a style of music known as progressive grunge, and their fans are, of course, known as The Zealots.  While the band’s album is currently in production, anticipation has been building with the release of a couple of excellent singles.”  Adam Morrison – Explore Music

 

“Zealots Desire from London, Ontario, impressed with an energetic performance of their progressive grunge.  Singer Joshua Cunningham’s powerful voice is well supported by the full sound of this band.  The songs ELEPHANT STOMP and NAMELESS are great songs to see and hear live as the explosive energy of the songs is emphasized by the band’s powerful performance.”  Melanie Schade – IndieSolo

 

“Rock and Roll has a long and proud history of rebellion and hedonism – it has been an inspiration for the way people lived their lives the way they wanted to, no matter who disapproved of the decisions they’d make.  But in recent years, the spirit that has made rock and roll a cultural force has lost some of its zeal, and every now and again a band will emerge to prove to the people that the dream isn’t dead.  Zealots Desire is a loud and stomping reminder of what rock and roll is all about.  I assure you friends, the dream is still alive.”  Brent Swance & Steve Tanner – Point59.Productions

 

“In a way, Saturday’s show is just another example of the recent momentum for the self-described progressive grunge band.  Since winning Last Band Standing in fall 2010, Zealots Desire has been on the kind of roll that most young bands would trade their bassist for.  Last week, the band won another competition at London’s APK live, earning a performance slot at Toronto’s Hard Rock Café for Canadian Music Fest.”  Bruce Urquhart – Sentinel Review

 

“If you are planning to go to the big Helix concert on Saturday night at the Oxford Auditorium – get there early because what you really want to see is this great local band, Zealots Desire.”  Mark Schadenberg – Inside Oxford