The student-created band, Dreadland, is rising and becoming more popular locally. The members include senior Cody Hebert on rhythm guitar and vocals, Donovan Henry on lead guitar and backing vocals, Eric Kurtzbein on bass guitar and backing vocals and senior Korlin Carter on the drums.

“We write our own songs, mostly in the genre of metal,” Carter said.

Dreadland regularly plays in shows all over.

“We first attended a battle of the bands at The Door Club in Dallas,” Carter said. “We perform typically at bars and, more recently, clubs.”

A six-month member, Carter dedicates Tuesday and Friday nights to Dreadland.

“I just like hitting stuff and making sound and I’d like to continue doing it in front of people,” Carter said.

The band is not rigid with schedules and rules. There are plenty of fun and games in the student band.

“Nothing is strict with these guys. We screw around all the time, and doing that we accomplish more because we have fun with it,” Carter said.

Dreadland has a Facebook page and Twitter. They can also be found on YouTube and ReverbNation. Carter encourages students in a band to stick with it.

“As long as the band members are having fun with it, the students should give it a shot,” Carter said.