Artist description Vulgaris is distinguished by its melodic metal sound and complex lyrics. Led by Mannering's blistering guitar work, with the Dumosch thunder-bass and the patented Eng "four hands and four feet drum technique" - this group will burn your ears off when played loud.

Music Style Metal

Musical Influences Savatage, Black Sabbath, Metallica

Similar Artists Savatage, Black Sabbath, Metallica

Artist History Vulgaris was formed in the Fall of 1993. Fred Mannering (lead guitar) and Steve Dumosch (bass guitar) went through a number of drummers and vocalists while putting the group together. After numerous lineup changes the band settled with the Mannering, Dumosch, Elliott, Eng combination and recorded their debut CD in the Fall of 1994. The long awaited second CD may still be a year away. Songs on the Vulgaris CD: (1. Voices, 2. Johnny, 3. Prelude to Zero, 4. Speed Zero, 5. Trauma, 6. Misfortune, 7. T.N.S., 8. Twelfth House, 9. Dark Passage, 10. Dead Zebra, 11. Proximity, 12. The Rack).

Group Members Fred Mannering (lead and rythm guitars), Steve Dumosch (bass guitar), Kevin Elliot (vocals), Eric Eng (drums)

Instruments Electric guitar (Fred uses Jackson USA custom and ESP only...no Fender or Gibson please!), Bass guitar, Drums, Vocals

Albums Vulgaris (self-titled debut album)

Press Reviews The album has been reviewed by Seattle's "Rocket" and the University of Washington's "The Daily".

Location Seattle, Washington - USA

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