Artist description PARTiAL DiViNiTY is an industrial metal band influenced by tribal rhythms with a focus on musical contrasts and theatrics. Partial Divinity - a state of mind and understanding. Simply put, refers to the inner struggle within each of us between right and wrong, sanctity/wickedness, ethics/immorality, etc....

Music Style Industrial Metal with melody

Musical Influences White Zombie, Black Sabbath, Coal Chamber, Static-X, Tool, Rammstein, Dope, Sevendust, Deftones

Similar Artists Coal Chamber, Godsmack, Mudvayne, , Type O Negative

Artist History In June of 1998, the beginnings of PARTiAL DiViNiTY formed in the mind of Ryan Mantione. Songs, lyrics, and concepts that would later be used began to take shape. In October of '98, Ryan met Alex Nas and was soon introduced to Chris Ellis. By May of the next year, they had performed at the Recovery Room, the Refuge, Gasoline Alley, the Lakewood High Auditorium for 1700 students, and won 3rd place at the Coachman Park Battle of the Bands. On May 14th, they released their debut CD entitled "Release the Hounds". In Summer of 2000, Shannon was added to create a more diverse sound. Later Liz was added to focus on additional vocals. Creative differences led to the departure of Liz and Shannon. Soon Kelly Baldwin joined. A new enhanced cd has been recorded from Nov. to early Jan. and released on March 24, 2002. Soon 2nd guitarist Vincent Titone came into the band as of February 2002. Currently, PD is performing as "The Two Man Group" of Ryan and Alex.

Group Members Ryan Mantione (lead vocalist/bassist/sequencing) Alex Nas(guitarist)

Instruments Throat, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Groovebox

Albums Release the Hounds - May 14, 2001; PARTiAL DiViNiTY (self-titled) - March 24, 2002

Press Reviews "Partial Divinity is totally impressive." - St. Petersburg Times "Ryan has to be seen live to be fully appreciated. His stage presence is a cross between The Crow meets Trent Reznor meets Max Cavalera." - Rivot Rag "Alex 'Air' Nas displays a stunning energetic performance pulling off chugging riffs and multi-dimensional textures."

Location St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay, Florida - USA

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