Artist description A female fronted Metal band that forges a path never taken before in the realms of darkness. The music is euphoric, melodic, and at the same time, the heaviest out there. Screams of rage come from a tiny blonde dreaded being, along with beautiful harmony. This is a band that cannot be missed. Dynamic live, giving the performance of their lives every time, they enrapture their fans with renditions of old favourites and new songs alike. The band is composed of geniuses as musicians who are the most grounded and friendly people one has ever encountered. Check them out and see what you think...

Music Style Metal

Musical Influences Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Voivod, Cocteau Twins, Swans

Similar Artists Pro-pain, Neurosis, Machine Head, Skinlab

Artist History Originally hailing from the mean streets of NYC, the band was formed in 1993 when Afzaal Nasiruddeen and former drummer Fred Waring decided to put together a female fronted metal band. A mutual photographer friend put groundbreaking vocalist Karyn Crisis in touch with the two musicians. Bassist Gia Chaun Wang was found through a newspaper ad and later invited into the band. During their first rehearsal, Karyn, just like in live performances, became so enthreshed with the music and so livened because of it that she broke the mic stand and ended up on the floor. The powerful dynamics of Crisis began there, but have only become more incredible. The band was signed to Too Damn Hype Records and released their thirty five minute and eight song debut "8 Convulsions" on the label. From there, they were signed to Metalblade Records on which they released "Deathshead Extermination" in 1996 and "The Hollowing" in 1997. The band tours relentlessly, including a tour in Europe where they were well received. Although they have since broken off their deal with Metalblade, the band still writes and records and tours with enthusiasm like none other out there. For them, music is their life. They are all as dedicated to it as it is to them. And the music that they create together is magical and enthralling. One cannot help but notice it on first listen. At last, in the beginning of 2000, they moved to Los Angeles in search of a new and better record deal and to shake things up on the West Coast. The present members include original members Karyn Crisis, Afzaal Nasiruddeen, and Gia Chaun Wang, with the welcome addition of guitarist Jwyanza Hobson. Despite their eight year history, this metal band has only just begun...

Group Members Karyn Crisis-Vocals, Jwyanza Hobson-Guitar, Afzaal Nasiruddeen-Guitar, Gia Chaun Wang-Bass

Instruments guitars, bass, drums

Albums 8 Convulsions (Too Damn Hype, 1994), Deathshead Extermination (Metalblade, 1996), The Hollowing (Metalblade, 1997)

Press Reviews "Crisis is a cathartic killing machine, like a soul-cleansing, drag-on-slaying exorcism."-Metal Maniacs"Sliding fluidly betweeen elegy and a fevered intensity, the music of Crisis catches you like a seizure, transfixing you and rooting you to the spot."-Terrorizer"Crisis are just so amazing in their dynamic power, might, and agression."-Ill Literature"Crisis has established themselves as the innovators of an extreme brand of death music that is quite a challenge to classify."-Chronicles of Chaos

Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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