"I didn't really attempt singing in a band until 1994, but I had to sing in the choir at church, while growing up. My first microphone was an SM-58 and I still use the same one. I am self-taught. However, I did take one voice class for a semester in college. When writing lyrics for songs, I find that they sometimes mirror personal experiences, but I try to add some irony and or allegory to it. I write about the human condition, sometimes religion and even politics. When writing a particular piece, over time it has become alot easier, however it depends on the music and the structure of it as I write to the song and what I envision it to be after some reflection. Some of my favorite song writers are as follows: Mike Patton (Faith No More), Eric Clayton (Saviour Machine), Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains), David Bowie, Klayton (Celldweller) and Andrew Schwab (Project 86). When just chillin' out I like to listen to the likes of Saviour Machine, Portishead, Enigma, Pink Floyd and V.A.S.T."
Viner: (Vox & Guitar)
"I've been playing guitar for half of my life. My first guitar was a Series 10. What a piece of crap. I started taking lessons at first, then I learned that I could progress on my own. Now I play on a Gibson Epiphone guitar/Dual Rectifier Mesa Boogie amp with Mesa Boogie slant cabinet/line 6 POD effects pedal. I find that writing is easy when my mind is at ease, however, life can make an easy mind difficult sometimes. My favorite song writers are as follows: Tool, Faith No More, Sevendust, Soulfly, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zepplin, Stevie Wonder, and David Bowie. When I am just chillin' out I like to listen to The Meters, Stevie Wonder, Neil Young, Bob Marley and Pink Floyd. I met Chris when I worked my first job at McDonald's. I was saving up for a car. Years later, he answered an ad for a vocalist audition with the original rhythm section and I, uncanny that he walked through the door and we instantly recognized each other. Since then, some members have come and gone, but our bond has remained the same."
Ryan: (Bass)
"I have been playing the bass guitar for over four years and the trombone for over six years now, as of 2009. My first bass was an Ibanez. I have taken some lessons and had the privilege of having some good mentors and teachers along the way. I currently play a Fender Jazz, SDGR Amps: Ampeg SVT 6 Pro w/ a 6 x 10 cabinet. For effects, I use a (Line 6) Bass POD. I like to joke around, so when asked the question, do I write about personal experiences? My answer is always something like, I've never experienced anything worth writing about. Seriously, I find song writing comes naturally and I enjoy it. Mike Ness, is probably my favorite songwriter, he keeps things simple and to the point. When I am just chillin' out, I like to listen to music like Social Distortion, Suicidal Tendencies, Clutch, Fugazi and also Kraftwerk."
Patrick: (Percussion)"It's nice to be back in the band I helped start nearly a decade ago. My drums are still the same white Tama rock star kit that I bought with grass cutting money when I was fifteen. I started out taking piano lessons when I was in the fifth grade. In sixth grade, I started playing percussion in concert band and I have officially been in love with playing drums since then, circa 1987. Some of my all time favorite artists are Slightly Stoopid, Jane's Addiction, Ice Cube, Soulfly, Jurassic 5, Bad Religion, Dan the automater, Peeping Tom, Sevendust, Deftones, Wu-Tang Clan, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dead Prez, Beastie Boys and Peter Tosh. When I'm chillin' out, I listen to reggae. I hope you are resting peacefully baby brother, I think about you every day."
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