Artist description A symphonic blend of haunting melodies and orchestration which combines instrumental textures and amazing vocals.

Music Style Gothic

Musical Influences Ranging from Skinny Puppy and Switchblade Symphony to Stevie Nicks and The Cure

Artist History Formed in 1996, under the name 'Tri-State Killing Spree', 3SKS has consistently enchanted audiences with their music and stage antics. In 1998, their self-titled EP received local radio play upon its initial release. Their cover version to the hit song "Time After Time" (availible on MP3's DAM CD)went into heavy rotation throughout college stations around the country. By June 1999, 3SkS had financed; produced, designed and distributed their own full-length album titled "Happy, Death, Heaven". InMusicWeTrust E-zine named this album one of the top ten best albums of 1999 thereby aiding sales with major Internet vendors (Amazon, Cdnow.com, etc.) as well as key record stores throughout the country. The members of 3SKS are all working on individual projects. SInger, Sean Sonnet is working with his band 'My Socrates' and his project 'Genowen'. Jyri Glynn is working with his band 'The Sins' and also working on 'Genowen with Sean. Matt Bayne is working on his solo material and producing his music. Thomas Atwell is involved in his personal songwriting, enjoying life in the Northwest.

Group Members Sean Sonnet, vocals & keys; Jyri Glynn, electric violin & baritone violin; Matt Bayne, bass, guitars; Thomas Atwell, guitar.

Instruments vocals, keyboards, guitars, basses, electric violins

Albums Happy Death Heaven (PXC) 1999, Self-titled EP 1998

Press Reviews "...Image, sound, graphics and personality tightly woven in a thread that works off each other more expertly than any signed or unsigned band I have had the pleasure of reviewing up to this point." (Mike Ventarola / Gothic Topic) "...3SkS' dark and spiritual full-length release. For when I want to light the candles and set a mood." (Sonya Brown / InMusicWeTrust) "...Being one of the most talented group of musicians I've heard in a while, 3SkS perform a pop-rock blend of beautiful arrangements with just the right eccentric flair." (Marcus Pan / Legends Magazine) "...These guys take Goth into the mainstream, with their blend of rock and pop styling, catchy hooks, and brilliant vocals." (Junkieman / Ritual Records)

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Location Seattle, WA - USA

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