Artist description Defy is a promising, young, industrial rock outfit out of the Oxford, MS / Memphis, TN area. A merge of honest lyrics, melodic sensibility, and fusion of aggressive crunch and lush soundscape- the result is something completely unique and never heard before.

Music Style Alternative Rock - Industrial - Electronic - Metal

Musical Influences Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, Type O Negative, The Tea Party, Korn

Similar Artists Defy does not emulate any bands, however, listeners of the band would probably take interest in the following: Nine Inch Nails, Type O Negative, The Tea Party, The Cure, Depeche Mode, etc.

Artist History All songs are written, arranged, recorded, performed, produced, engineered, and mixed by 18-year-old Avi Ghosh. Formed in mid 2000, the independent project/band is based out of Oxford, MS. The band just released their debut album, "All Because Of You," on January 18th, 2003, and are gearing up for their first official tour this Spring.

Group Members Defy is Avi Ghosh (all vocals, guitars, keyboards, bass, violin, programming, drums and percussion). Defy live is currently being regrouped.

Instruments Several keyboards and samplers, Various guitars (acoustic/electric/bass), Both live and electronic drums, and studio full of mics and sound generators/manipulators.

Albums Limited edition EP 'The Last Taste Of You' released May 15th, 2002. 14 track debut album, 'All Because Of You,' released January 18th, 2003. Remix/B-Side follow-up, 'Inside,' due out Fall 2003.

Press Reviews "Like a lot of great industrial alternative bands I enjoy such as Type O Negative and Nine Inch Nails, "The One" uses heavy almost electronic sounds along with darkly catchy hooks and vocals to lead you in. And once you're in, you're going to stick around. The music is well produced, and the band behind vocalist Avi (who also plays guitars, keyboards, bass, violin, drums and does the programming for the band) really knows how to rock the hell out of a great track. You'll listen to this song repeatedly just to marvel about the sound, and then you'll have to dig right back in for a stab at the lyrics, which makes this song appeal to me for the long term." Gods Of Music, October 2002; "Listeners should expect Defy's second single, this is a lie, to enter the airwaves in late November. This jazz-influenced song with a violent edge stays true to the Ghosh sound, with its melodic and organic piano accompaniment to his familiar broad, screaming vocals, forming a safe and neutral hideaway where chaos rivals peace, dark battles light, and pain struggles with passion." Daily Mississippian, November 2001

Additional Info The live band is currently rehearsing for a regional tour in support of 'All Because of You' this Spring and national tour this Summer.

Location Oxford, MS - USA

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