The Welcoming
@thewelcoming.bsky.social
Heavy music for people who like to think and feel. Inspired by bands like Tool, A Perfect Circle, Cave In, Thrice, Periphery, and Coheed & Cambria.
Follow James: @mountainsize.bsky.social
thewelcomingmusic.com
Follow James: @mountainsize.bsky.social
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Rendered Useless Remade, by Sparralimb, The Welcoming, Acklen Walker
track by Sparralimb, The Welcoming, Acklen Walker
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It's #bandcampfriday and our collaboration with @sparralimb.bsky.social and @acklenwalker.bsky.social just dropped!
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Our drummer made us do an escape room for his birthday and honestly aside from the AI minecraft backdrop it was a pretty good time
December 3, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Our drummer made us do an escape room for his birthday and honestly aside from the AI minecraft backdrop it was a pretty good time
A little biased but that’s a fine looking plugin
Don't mind me, just over here fine tuning my MIDI drum instrument
December 1, 2025 at 11:17 PM
A little biased but that’s a fine looking plugin
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Probably gonna catch some hate for the guitar thing but y'all know it's true
November 24, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Probably gonna catch some hate for the guitar thing but y'all know it's true
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I was talking to a guy after we played last night, it was his first ever show.
Asked what he thought and he said “it’s interesting, I don’t like headbanger music but you guys are alright, I like that I could hear the words”
IMO that’s a ringing endorsement for @thewelcoming.bsky.social 😂
Asked what he thought and he said “it’s interesting, I don’t like headbanger music but you guys are alright, I like that I could hear the words”
IMO that’s a ringing endorsement for @thewelcoming.bsky.social 😂
September 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I was talking to a guy after we played last night, it was his first ever show.
Asked what he thought and he said “it’s interesting, I don’t like headbanger music but you guys are alright, I like that I could hear the words”
IMO that’s a ringing endorsement for @thewelcoming.bsky.social 😂
Asked what he thought and he said “it’s interesting, I don’t like headbanger music but you guys are alright, I like that I could hear the words”
IMO that’s a ringing endorsement for @thewelcoming.bsky.social 😂
Our last show of the year (probably) is tonight!
Charlotte/Gastonia! We’re coming for you this Friday at the Rooster!
September 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Our last show of the year (probably) is tonight!
Charlotte/Gastonia! We’re coming for you this Friday at the Rooster!
September 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Charlotte/Gastonia! We’re coming for you this Friday at the Rooster!
More like #shamelessSelfPromotionFriday
And I am obligated to include everything by @thewelcoming.bsky.social:
Each song is a different combination of post-hardcore, prog rock, metalcore and space rock, and they all slap. Heavy enough for open minded metal heads, approachable enough for rock fans.
thewelcoming.bandcamp.com
Each song is a different combination of post-hardcore, prog rock, metalcore and space rock, and they all slap. Heavy enough for open minded metal heads, approachable enough for rock fans.
thewelcoming.bandcamp.com
The Welcoming
Exploring the gray area between rock and metal, with big riffs and melodic vocals. You won't be bored!
Formerly the solo project of James Ferrell
thewelcoming.bandcamp.com
September 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
More like #shamelessSelfPromotionFriday
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It’s #BandcampFriday so here’s a thread with some stuff worth your time and money:
Disclaimer: I worked on all of these releases but it’s still true don’t worry about it
Disclaimer: I worked on all of these releases but it’s still true don’t worry about it
September 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
It’s #BandcampFriday so here’s a thread with some stuff worth your time and money:
Disclaimer: I worked on all of these releases but it’s still true don’t worry about it
Disclaimer: I worked on all of these releases but it’s still true don’t worry about it
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I offer pro recordings at rates that even your broke ass can afford!
Background music: Song and Memory by @thewelcoming.bsky.social
Background music: Song and Memory by @thewelcoming.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I offer pro recordings at rates that even your broke ass can afford!
Background music: Song and Memory by @thewelcoming.bsky.social
Background music: Song and Memory by @thewelcoming.bsky.social
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Been working on the studio website! Added a bunch of nice photos by Vitor Sá, a releases section, an FAQ page, and new audio samples.
I'm available for both in studio and remote projects, so get in touch if you want your music to sound really good for not much money!
mountainsizeaudio.com
I'm available for both in studio and remote projects, so get in touch if you want your music to sound really good for not much money!
mountainsizeaudio.com
July 31, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Been working on the studio website! Added a bunch of nice photos by Vitor Sá, a releases section, an FAQ page, and new audio samples.
I'm available for both in studio and remote projects, so get in touch if you want your music to sound really good for not much money!
mountainsizeaudio.com
I'm available for both in studio and remote projects, so get in touch if you want your music to sound really good for not much money!
mountainsizeaudio.com
Moments from 7/24 @ Eulogy in Asheville NC
Next up: 9/26 Brewstock Pre-party @ The Rooster in Gastonia NC
📸: @heather-nicole-l.bsky.social
Next up: 9/26 Brewstock Pre-party @ The Rooster in Gastonia NC
📸: @heather-nicole-l.bsky.social
July 29, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Moments from 7/24 @ Eulogy in Asheville NC
Next up: 9/26 Brewstock Pre-party @ The Rooster in Gastonia NC
📸: @heather-nicole-l.bsky.social
Next up: 9/26 Brewstock Pre-party @ The Rooster in Gastonia NC
📸: @heather-nicole-l.bsky.social
We had a blast at Eulogy last night! Thanks so much to Lower Peaks and Ampevene, and to all who made it out!
Next up: Brewstock Pre-party on September 26 at The Rooster in Gastonia NC!
Next up: Brewstock Pre-party on September 26 at The Rooster in Gastonia NC!
July 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
We had a blast at Eulogy last night! Thanks so much to Lower Peaks and Ampevene, and to all who made it out!
Next up: Brewstock Pre-party on September 26 at The Rooster in Gastonia NC!
Next up: Brewstock Pre-party on September 26 at The Rooster in Gastonia NC!
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@thewelcoming.bsky.social A great time was had! I’ve never gone to listen to metal and come home with fresh vegetables, but thanks to @mountainsize.bsky.social I did last night.
July 25, 2025 at 12:21 PM
@thewelcoming.bsky.social A great time was had! I’ve never gone to listen to metal and come home with fresh vegetables, but thanks to @mountainsize.bsky.social I did last night.
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Tonight!
Might be our only Asheville show this year. We turned down a gig next month because I don’t wanna be a liar 🙈
Might be our only Asheville show this year. We turned down a gig next month because I don’t wanna be a liar 🙈
Yo dawg, we're gonna play Eulogy at Eulogy so you can Eulogy while you Eulogy!
Join us, Lower Peaks, and Ampevene on Thursday 7/24 — we’ll be playing an extended set with songs from our upcoming EP, so don’t miss it!
#musicsky #Asheville
Join us, Lower Peaks, and Ampevene on Thursday 7/24 — we’ll be playing an extended set with songs from our upcoming EP, so don’t miss it!
#musicsky #Asheville
July 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Tonight!
Might be our only Asheville show this year. We turned down a gig next month because I don’t wanna be a liar 🙈
Might be our only Asheville show this year. We turned down a gig next month because I don’t wanna be a liar 🙈
We're playing tomorrow at Eulogy!
July 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
We're playing tomorrow at Eulogy!
Context: Spencer owns / has owned these exact guitars, finishes and all (except his LP jr is a Gibby)
July 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Context: Spencer owns / has owned these exact guitars, finishes and all (except his LP jr is a Gibby)
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Please come out Thursday to help us pay for a life sized cardboard cutout of our bassist
Yo dawg, we're gonna play Eulogy at Eulogy so you can Eulogy while you Eulogy!
Join us, Lower Peaks, and Ampevene on Thursday 7/24 — we’ll be playing an extended set with songs from our upcoming EP, so don’t miss it!
#musicsky #Asheville
Join us, Lower Peaks, and Ampevene on Thursday 7/24 — we’ll be playing an extended set with songs from our upcoming EP, so don’t miss it!
#musicsky #Asheville
July 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Please come out Thursday to help us pay for a life sized cardboard cutout of our bassist
This is the most anyone has trolled my music aside from my grandma 😂
It’s also a WILD description. I mean technically distortion is involved
It’s also a WILD description. I mean technically distortion is involved
July 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This is the most anyone has trolled my music aside from my grandma 😂
It’s also a WILD description. I mean technically distortion is involved
It’s also a WILD description. I mean technically distortion is involved
One week out! We'll be playing an extended set with some new material that's we've been cooking up.
Don't miss what may well be our only Asheville show this year!
Tickets here (or hit up the Eulogy box office to skip the fees):
dice.fm/event/nve2l8...
Don't miss what may well be our only Asheville show this year!
Tickets here (or hit up the Eulogy box office to skip the fees):
dice.fm/event/nve2l8...
July 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
One week out! We'll be playing an extended set with some new material that's we've been cooking up.
Don't miss what may well be our only Asheville show this year!
Tickets here (or hit up the Eulogy box office to skip the fees):
dice.fm/event/nve2l8...
Don't miss what may well be our only Asheville show this year!
Tickets here (or hit up the Eulogy box office to skip the fees):
dice.fm/event/nve2l8...
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Wait for it…
June 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Wait for it…
Yo dawg, we're gonna play Eulogy at Eulogy so you can Eulogy while you Eulogy!
Join us, Lower Peaks, and Ampevene on Thursday 7/24 — we’ll be playing an extended set with songs from our upcoming EP, so don’t miss it!
#musicsky #Asheville
Join us, Lower Peaks, and Ampevene on Thursday 7/24 — we’ll be playing an extended set with songs from our upcoming EP, so don’t miss it!
#musicsky #Asheville
June 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Yo dawg, we're gonna play Eulogy at Eulogy so you can Eulogy while you Eulogy!
Join us, Lower Peaks, and Ampevene on Thursday 7/24 — we’ll be playing an extended set with songs from our upcoming EP, so don’t miss it!
#musicsky #Asheville
Join us, Lower Peaks, and Ampevene on Thursday 7/24 — we’ll be playing an extended set with songs from our upcoming EP, so don’t miss it!
#musicsky #Asheville
How do you choose what goes on the set list?
For us it’s a combination of what we want to play and what we’re less likely to fuck up
For us it’s a combination of what we want to play and what we’re less likely to fuck up
June 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
How do you choose what goes on the set list?
For us it’s a combination of what we want to play and what we’re less likely to fuck up
For us it’s a combination of what we want to play and what we’re less likely to fuck up
Happy Father’s Day to & from the band dads
June 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Happy Father’s Day to & from the band dads
Grandma is always trolling me about my music 😂
June 14, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Grandma is always trolling me about my music 😂