Artist description After rocking over 50 shows in 2001 and recording their first demo CD entitled "Ground Zero," Blindsided is now making their way into the studio to record their much anticipated second album. The new album will contain nine brand new songs and will feature new singer Chris Harrell. While the new CD will showcase the band's tremendous musical growth, they remain committed to maintaining the high-energy live performances they have become known for.

Music Style Hard Rock

Musical Influences TOOL, system of a down, rage against the machine

Similar Artists tool, system of a down, deftones, rage against the machine,

Artist History Formed as an original band in February of 2001.

Group Members Carlos Lobato - Lead Guitar & Back-up Vocals, Josh Barbarotta - Drums, Chris Harrell - Lead Vocals, Justin Philbrook - Bass, Frank Flahive - Ryhthm Guitar

Instruments PRS & Gibson Guitars, Tama Drums, Ibanez Bass, Shure Mics

Albums Intersection(2002), Ground Zero(2001)

Press Reviews Hailing from Boston, MA, Blindsided has recently released their first demo EP entitled ‘Ground Zero’. Though still early in their existence, Blindsided displays their depth and understanding of music through these five strong songs. Combining the styles of rock, emo, and metal, ‘Ground Zero’ possesses strength and fragility intertwined to attract fans of many different genres. Vocalist Mike Degagne has a great dynamic range, singing ballad-style in the song ‘Halos’ while ripping it up hardcore-style in the song ‘Built to Fall’. The rhythm section of Dan Hanlon on bass and Josh Barbarotta control the low end perfectly, belting out fat beats when necessary and having the ability to blend underneath and not be overbearing. The guitar work is handled by Carlos Lobato, the brainchild and founding member of Blindsided. Though a relatively new axe man, he combines surprising technicality with driving melodies to produce a great rock sound. Overall, this CD is a great start in rock for this promising band. It is rare to hear a band confident enough with their abilities to include a nearly-instrumental track on a demo EP. Blindsided does this with the song ‘Essence’, using the entire track as a lead-in to the monster track ‘Semi-Automatic Playground’. The mellow ‘Halos’ placed right in the middle of the EP provides a calm beauty to placate listeners to the fury that follows. Blindsided may be unknown now, but things won’t stay that way for long. All the information anyone would need can be found at www.blindsidedband.com. Check them out before someone else tells you what you’ve been missing. "Left Field Magazine, Atlanta GA"

Location Boston, MA - USA

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