Artist description Rival Power signifies competition to the world and society, for we have all encountered much adversity in our lifetimes. Our first album, "Human Nature," is basically a criticism of human nature, as we have encountered it.

Music Style Progressive Rock

Musical Influences Slipknot, Death by Stereo, System of a Down, Nine Inch Nails, Carry On, Standoff, Union 13, Nirvana, Pantera, Hatebreed, Pennywise, Korn...

Similar Artists Our music is original. We don't try to sound like anyone else.

Artist History Rival Power was created in 1998 by the original members, Taylor and Darren. At that time, Darren only new keyboard, but decided to learn Bass. Using his, at the time, basic knolledge of the guitar, Taylor showed Darren the string and fret outline for the Bass. From there, Darren picked up the rest on his own. Regarding Bass and Guitar, Darren and Taylor are self-taught musicians. Mike came into the picture in the summer of 2001 when Darren and Taylor decided to record for the first time. That was the first time the music had added percussion, and it finally sounded great! In 2002, Jesse entered the loop, and the music finally gained vocals! We are Rival Power!

Group Members Taylor Roth: Guitar, Vocals, Song Writer. Darren Rieger: Bass, Vocals, Song Writer. Mike Rudes: Percussion. Jesse Avila: Primary Vocals. Michael Sherwin: Official Roadie

Instruments Guitar. Bass. Percussion. Vocals.

Albums Human Nature

Location Northridge, CA - USA

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