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Artist description
4 guys from the Bay Area. |
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Music Style
Fast, Furious, Heavy, Technical, Groove Oriented Metal. |
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Musical Influences
Slayer, Morbid Angel, Eminem, Megadeth, Origin, Cannibal Corpse, Weezer, System Of A Down, Testament, P-Funk, Soilwork, Nile, Vile, Glassjaw, Iron Maiden, Death, Hatebreed, Down, Dying Fetus, Cephalic Carnage, Meshuggah, Poison The Well, Something Must Die, Severed Savior, Osmium, Hed (PE), Twiztid, Cryptopsy, Dillinger Escape Plan, Steve Vai, Pantera, Marilyn Manson, Slipknot, Dream Theater, Lots of 80's stuff, A Perfect Circle, Incubus, Korn, Buckethead, ICP, Strapping Young Lad, Tool, The Crown, Kottonmouth Kings and Ozzy |
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Similar Artists
Slayer Cannibal Corpse System Of A Down P-Funk Nile Glassjaw Hatebreed Dying Fetus Meshuggah Poison The Well Hed (PE) Cryptopsy Dillinger Escape Plan Pantera Slipknot Strapping Young Lad Tool |
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Artist History
Asylum was formed in February of 2001 with the intent to destroy and
then revolutionize the pathetic current state of affairs that is today’s
music. Long time band mates Jeff Hughell (Bass), Mike Blanchard (Drums), and
Tyler Layne (Guitars) regrouped to collaborate on a totally new sound in
metal but they needed a front man of exceptional vocal prowess and an
undeniably commanding presence. The first person that came to mind was local
madman Erik Andersen who was very well known in the scene for his “larger than
life” vocal style and his even more powerful command over every crowd that
stands before him. As the front man of several local acts Erik had played
many past shows with earlier incarnations of what Asylum came to be and through
this association a friendship blossomed. So let it be written that when it
was time that the ultimate in metal bands was to be formed, it was
crystal clear who was going to be the pioneers of this new sound.
The intense sound of Asylum is grounded in Mike’s
insane poly-rhythmic style of drumming that will have your jaw to the floor and
leave your mind in a twisted state of euphoria. Mike’s rock solid groove
in conjunction with his virtuosic percussive antics get your head
bobbing which is when Jeff’s demonically woven & earth shattering bass lines come
in to give Asylum its neck breaking hardcore musical motion. Bass players
that are of Jeff’s caliber are rare and this is more apparent than ever when you
are subjected to his deeply penetrating sub-sonic onslaught. The
foundation is laid out and as tight as it gets when Tyler adds his aggressive
and expressive symphonic madness that turns the suffering world of guitar
on its ear. Tyler’s guitar manipulation relentlessly pounds through your
skull and the resulting infectious rhythms that are produced by the band pull
your body into a magnetic warp yet unknown to the collective masses. Erik’s
refreshingly unique vocal approach is the final ingredient that makes this
chemistry gel. He boasts a powerful and commanding vocal heaviness
adding his own dynamic & expressive twist. Erik sucks you in with choruses that
grow and infect under your skin and drive you mad with verses that refuse
to cease running through your head. When Asylum hits the stage it is a display
of sheer intensity that is undeniable. The members of Asylum execute
their music almost flawlessly making it look way too easy as their presence
commands you to go crazy! Asylum plays and quiet crowds with folded arms turn into
screaming maniacs who cant keep still. The equation makes sense and
success is inevitable.
Asylum’s music has the potential to connect with so
many people and on so many different levels. Once you let your mind go and submit
yourself to the music it is clear that this not just another band and
the only thing that stands in the way of Asylum’s pioneering sound
blazing a huge trail in music history is time itself. May the music always speak for
itself.
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Group Members
Mike Blanchard-DRUMS
Tyler Layne - GUITARS
Jeff Hughell - BASS
Erik Andersen - VOCALS |
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Instruments
7 String Guitar, 7 String Bass, Drums, Vocals |
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Albums
Kill the Martyr EP (1999) |
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Press Reviews
Check our profile and show reviews out at http://www.powerslave.com/bands/bandprofile.php?band_id=364 |
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Location
Concord, CA - USA |
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