Artist description Seven/Six people brought together by an interest in common styles of music. Heavily influenced by Gothic and Industrial styles of music, Saprophyte composes songs that explore self-loathing, hatred, anger and other issues. The music retains the drums and guitar of traditional rock, but added is a distinct electronic sound and other ambient effects that give the music a "gothic" feel.

Music Style Industrial/Goth Rock

Musical Influences Type O Negative, Pink Floyd, Stabbing Westward, Nine Inch Nails, Machines Of Loving Grace

Similar Artists From other's observations: Sisters Of Mercy, Pink Floyd, Type O Negative, Skinny Puppy

Artist History The band formed in 1998 with original members John Takach, Pat Burns and Justin Walcroft, followed shortly after by keyboardist Tristan. After Walcroft's departure the band signed on bassist Vince Sidoti and drummer Alex Wenckus. Lead guitarist/soloist Andy Marshall was the last member to join. Garden of Glass, the band's debut EP, was developed over the course of a year, and eventually completed in June of 1999.

Group Members John Takach - Vocals, Guitar Tristan Kneschke - Keyboards Patrick Burns - Samples, loops Vince Sidoti - Bass, backup vocals Alex Wenckus - Drums Andy Marshall - lead guitar Tim Golden - Out-Sometimes-Rythm-Guitarist

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Samples/etc.

Albums Garden of Glass (1999)

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Location Gwynedd Valley, PA - USA

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