Artist description SOLUS was born from an intense desire to redefine and explore new directions in heavy metal. SOLUS' unique blend of emotion and distortion has nailed listeners with some of the heaviest music to come out of N.America and some of the heaviest musical concepts explored in this genre ever.

Music Style Death Metal

Musical Influences Everything from Metal to Jazz to Classics. Absolutely no influence from Pop music.

Similar Artists Messhuggah, Death, Carcass, so some say.

Artist History SOLUS was formed in 1994. They have released 3 Cds since '96:Universal Bloodshed - 1999; Our Frosting Hell [EP] - 1998; Slave of Mind - 1996

Group Members Derek H - Guitars; Will K - Vocals; John F - Bass/Vocals; Scott M - Drums

Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums

Albums Universal Bloodshed (1999), Our Frosting Hell [EP] (1998), Slave of Mind (1996)

Press Reviews "Solus have created one of the best Thrash/Death albums of the late Nineties....." - Terrorizer - "Heavier than a ton of bricks falling from the sky and crushing your precious little head....." - Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles - "'Wormwood' taps a degree of emotion rarely found among such brutality...." - Metal Manics - "Greatly surpassing their past releases, Solus have evolved from a good band into one that demands recognition in a scene based on mindless idol worship." - Worm Gear -

Additional Info Solus have appeared on numerous compilations and Tribute Cds. The most recent: Dwell Records 'Tribute to Death' and 'Tribute to Led Zeppelin' (www.dwellrecords.com)

Location Toronto, Ontario - Canada

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