Artist description America has yet to bear witness to a force as enigmatic as KHASM! Spawned from the womb of the Earth mother, the group’s music does contain elements familiar to fans of the new wave of European Gothic/Black Metal(Cradle of Filth, My Dying Bride, Moonspell), traditional heavy metal(Black Sabbath, Ozzy, Iron Maiden) and Andrew Lloyd Weber – but there simply is no contemporary underground artist performing hard-edged rock that compares to Khasm! And now the sales figures have finally begun to reflect this. Ever since earning an honorable mention from the New Haven Advocate in 1997 for “Best Logo”(which has since been retired due to its being completely illegible…), the band has gone on to impale lasting impressions on concert goers at legendary venues such as Toad’s Place (New Haven, CT) and CBGB’s; along with performing alongside international acts such as Testament, Crowbar, and Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Ozbourne). Although Khasm’s theatrical presentation is what initially wrenches your attention from your control, the music clearly reigns here. Unconventional, yet accessible arrangements and melodies serve to mesmerize the audience, and once again the numbers don’t lie. Khasm have previously charted with 3 songs on MP3.com’s worldwide Gothic Metal charts with “And Thus Put Out the Light…” peaking at #19, the majestic 8.5 minute epic “Awaiting the Silence” peaking at # 69, and the heartfelt fan-favorite instrumental anti-anthem “Burning in Agony” peaking at # 4!!! Dual-gender vocals have long been a favorite in the European market, and Khasm have once again aspired to excellence by incorporating this element into their compositions; featuring the songwriting/vocal team of Elizabeth (keyboards) and Jason (guitar). Backed by one of the East Coast’s most dynamic, articulate rhythm sections on the East Coast never serves as a drawback either! At the 2000 Milwaukee Metal Fest, Khasm attracted the attention of Ann Boelyn (singer of Hellion and head of New Renaissance Records). ‘Pretty impressive for a band that didn’t play! Don’t miss KHASM at this year’s Metal Meltdown in New Jersey(April, 2001) along side Cathedral, Napalm Death, Shadow’s Fall, Zakk Wylde, Opeth, Amorphis, and more! Bland, boring 90’s music has run its course! Blessed Be the new wave! Trendy American blood is Khasm wine!

Music Style Metal

Similar Artists 'Tis your decision, not ours....

Group Members Jason the Overlord: Guitar/lead vocals * Elizabeth the Muse: keyboards/lead vocals * Keith the Wretched: Electric bass/backup vocals * Michael the Heretic: Drums and percussion *

Instruments Guitar, Electric Bass, Drums, Keyboards, and Male/Female Vocals

Albums Beyond the Wanton Haunts of Man(2000), Dancing 'Round the Circle's End(2001)

Press Reviews "Khasm has obviously been influenced by the likes of Cradle of Filth and Moonspell. These guys are a very young talented band with a long road ahead of them. When listening to this music you'll feel like you're lost somewhere in the dark. I think you'll appreciate what Khasm is doing because most bands today wouldn't even think about playing this kind of music, and the ones that do can't pull it off very well at such a young age other than Khasm or Moonspell."Glenn Watson - The KOFFIN * "Khasm is like a primitive version of Mundanus Imperium's cosmic metal, leaning more into the Black metal eclipse. The compositions switch from stellar keyboard movements to Death/Black metal, which in my eyes gets kudos for experimentation. The real magic of Khasm's vision is "Burning in Agony". On this song the keyboard and guitar interplay is simply mesmerizing. Khasm could easily land a label deal with such standards" - Chris Dick - Eclipse Magzine(Michigan, USA) * "Based on the band's real somberly evil keyboard metal, a lot of people telling me that the band has improved AND that the Toad's Place crew had to mop up pools of 'blood' from the stage - I'm pissed I missed the show!!!"-Craig Gilbert(New Haven Advocate)

Location Branford, CT - USA

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