M.I.N.D is a progressive metal band founded by the lead guitarist Andreia Gomez. It’s known its current line-up since February this year when James Murphy joined the band on drums. With Daniel Gomez on Vocals, Erim Ahmet on Keys and Daniel Seddon on bass, the band put together a homemade demo of original compositions. With influences from 70’s prog, world music, fusion and metal, the result was an epic yet raw sound.
There is more than one artist with the name Kuru: 1. A brutal death metal band from Sacramento, California, USA.
Kenny Hoffman from Buriedinhell Records band.
2. Crust band from UK that existed between 1993-1996
There are two bands that go under the name of Deadweight: 1. Deadweight (UK) A brutal technical death metal 5 piece from Birmingham, England. Were signed to indie label 'Feto Record'. Their debut album 'Origins of Darkness' is in shops now. Expect shredding, pummelling, pulverising, miss shaped noises in your ears. www.myspace.com/deadweightuk. The band split in early 2009. 2. Deadweight (US) is an alternative rock trio from San Francisco, California. Playing the violin and cello through a variety of guitar effects, their studio recorded material is surprisingly hard rock.
The Tangent has a highly improbable history, that turns on a couple of tiny events for the lack of which the band would never have existed. They were "formed" in 2002, they've already had numerous changes in personnel. Perhaps that's all you need to know. If so, have a look at the family tree which is more fun than wading through all this text. If you want the details though... read on. 1. The Meeting - Spring 1999
Ex Deo is a Canadian metal band formed in 2008 in Montreal, Quebec, a new Roman themed death metal group led by Maurizio Iacono (Kataklysm) released their debut album Romulus to the world on June 19, 2009 (Europe) and June 30, 2009 (North America) via Nuclear Blast Records. The album was recorded with producer (and Kataklysm guitarist) Jean-Francois Dagenais (Misery Index, Despised Icon, Malevolent Creation).
1. COUNTDOWN is a hardcoreband from Belgium that started out late 2008 and is often compared to bands like INTEGRITY, RINGWORM, CONGRESS, KICKBACK,...
www.myspace.com/countdownhc 2. Countdown is a progressive metal band from Nancy (France), inspired by the likes of Dream Theater, symphony X, vanden Plas... Formed in 1996 and evolving from Hard rock to metal, it has finally arrived at a progressive style. Demos like"Footpath of stone" and "chains of a martyr" have led to a new album, "Break Rise Blowing", released in 2007
Arcane is the name of multiple bands: Arcane from Belfast, Ireland and play heavy rock/metal influenced by such bands as Tool, Dream Theater, Iron Maiden and many more. Another is a progressive metal band based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. www.arcaneaustralia.com Arcane is a 5 piece metal band from Bournemouth, United Kingdom. www.myspace.com/arcaneofficial Two groups originate in the United States, one plays Thrash Metal, while the other is a Hip-Hop Group. Another is from Ulm in Germany. More Infos @ www.arcane.de.
Van Halen is a hard rock band which formed in 1972 in Pasadena, California, United States. The band was originally called Mammoth and changed their name to Van Halen by 1974. The band's first studio album, "Van Halen", released in 1978, is widely regarded as a milestone in rock music. With this first release, the band, featuring David Lee Roth on vocals, Michael Anthony on bass, and Dutch-born Edward Van Halen on guitars (and also keyboards later) and brother Alex Van Halen on drums, established itself as a leader in the emerging and commercially successful U.
New project from JD Tait ( The Meads of Asphodel,Worms of Sabnock) in collaboration with Christina Poupoutsi (The Higher Craft). The first ep 'The Ebon Channel' was released in 2008.
Led by former Haste the Day vocalist, Jimmy Ryan, Trenches is an ambient hardcore band hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, and also Indianapolis, Indiana. The style of music they play is relaxing while energizing. The new album "The Tide Will Swallow Us Whole" was released in stores on September, 16th 2008. Band Members Are:
Jimmy Ryan- Vocals
Joel Lauver- Vocals/Guitar
Phil Hook- Drums
Bill Scott- Bass
Eli Larch Chastain - Guitars