Artist description Fear of Sound is a truly original vocal metal band out of the suburbs of Chicago. They have recorded and released two five-song demos one titled (di-fi`) and the other titled (Focus). The band recorded both demos at Studio Chicago with the help and guidance of Martin Stebbing, who is best known for his work with such bands as Poi Dog Pondering, KMFDM, and Wilco. What resulted from these recording sessions are two five-song demos that truly defines who and what Fear of Sound is. Fear of Sound has been playing shows around the Illinois and Wisconsin area for the past couple months. With every show having something in common, new fans that are in love with Fear of Sound. It may stem from their absolutely raging live performance or their originality, either way their fan base has grown with each and every show they have played. This raging live performance has also rewarderd Fear of Sound with gigs opening for national acts such as HATBREED, MUSHROOMHEAD, MESHUGGAH, 40 BELOW SUMMER, MURDERDOLLS, BLANK THEORY, AND LOLLI POP LUST KILL the sky is the limit for this band. Aside from playing shows Fear of Sound has been interviewed and have had their songs added to radio play lists in their area. As far as Fear of Sound's success on the web, they have launched fearofsound.com, which within its six or so months of existence has received almost 6,000 hits. Fear of Sound has also enjoyed much success on websites such as garageband.com. Their song "Killing You Now" was retired at 29 out of a database of 40,000 songs and growing, and that song was off their old demo which was recorded a little over a year ago. Fear of Sound has also been asked to be apart of the Rockin the Midwest Sampler CD sponsored by 94.1 WJJO.

Music Style Nu Metal

Musical Influences Detones, Medeski Martin Wood, Glassjaw, Incubus, Sevendust, Taproot

Similar Artists Deftones, Sevendust, Distrubed, Taproot, Flaw, Incubus

Artist History Fear of Sound has been together a little over a year, and in the time have recorded two CDs, played various Clubs all over IL and WI and have opened up for national acts such as: Mushroomhead, Meshuggah, Hatebreed, 40 Below Summer, Lolli Pop Lust Kill, and Blank Theory

Group Members Adam Hendle-Guitar Kyle Smith- Vocals Ian Osborn- Turntables Shawn Shacklee- Bass Joe Cavin- Drums

Instruments Guitar, Drums, Bass, Vocals, Turntables

Albums Focus, (Di-Fi')

Press Reviews Fear Of Sound - Focus By:Patrick The local natives Fear of Sound recently released there highly proconceived follow up to (Di-Fi') entitled Focus. Since the release of (Di-Fi') Fear of Sound have opened for a few of the top acts around the world including Hatebreed and 7 Angels 7 Plagues. Focus features another 5 tracks that are sure to put a smile on your face. Focus kicks in witht he near perfect track entitled "Skeletons". The track still maintains there old which is good for older fans but may disappoint newer listeners when they listen to the other tracks on the record. The second track on the album is called "Negative". The track happens to be my favorite on the record because its a lot differant from there old material. "Negative" with holds a few hardcore elements but it also does with hold some of there older sounds. Overall Focus is a very good cd, Fear of Sound maintained to keep there old sound and add other elements and still keep the album good. Thats something most bands cannot do these days. Although the record is very good I don't think it deserves a 10 because I think Fear of Sound can do a lot more than what they did on this record. I would like to hear some more Fear of Sound but I would love to hear them with a little more hardcore elements. 9.5/10 www.fearofsound.com

Location Crystal Lake, IL - USA

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