Artist description B.E.N.T. can be best described as pure, raging power-metal with an progressive, industrial tint and explosive guitar work.

Music Style Progressive Power Metal

Musical Influences Megadeth, Dream Theater, Pantera, Malmsteen

Similar Artists Megadeth, Dream Theater, Pantera, Malmsteen

Artist History Formed in 1994, B.E.N.T emerged from Milwaukee Wisconsin with the intention of disrupting the stagnant musical trends of the time. Assembled from close friends, B.E.N.T. studies and shares the passion for the fine art of heavy music. Personnel changes over the last two years have brought this band to an intense, raging peak that's apparent in both live performance and in the recording studio. January of 2001 found B.E.N.T. releasing their first full length CD entitled "Eleven", which has been garnering critical acclaim from metal circles across the globe.

Group Members Brian Bolle - Lead & Rhythm Guitars -- De Wayne Bolle - Bass Guitar -- Ryan Loehe - Lead & Rhythm Guitars -- Eric J. Swanson - The Voices -- Eddy Szczepanski - Drums, Metals and Electronics

Albums "ELEVEN" - 2001, "Bury'Em" - 1999

Press Reviews Metalvault.com: “In my opinion a great band that should be in the forefront and limelight” (9 of 10 stars) -- Neckbreaker Online: “This is a amazing effort! 10 tracks of excellent musicianship and I have them nominated already for one of my favorite power/prog. metal bands in 2001!” (No rating) -- Metallives.net: “This is a unique mix of everything metal and the creation is 100% new. It takes talented musicians to defy genres, and this band has 5 of them!” (No rating) -- RRCA: “I liked this disc and it was even an improvement over their past work - a natural evolution to their sound; an almost effortless improvement.” (9 of 10 stars) -- Monstersworldofmetal.com: “B.E.N.T. is heading in the right direction.” (9 of 10 stars) -- Metalcrypt.com: “I wouldn't be surprised to see that band's name again in the future. Definitely worth checking out.” (4 of 5 stars) -- Bloodyaxe.com: “These guys have created an appealing sound to the basic, straightforward metal lover and a dream come true for those who are able to hear everything going on below the surface.” (No rating)

Location Milwaukee, WI - USA

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