Artist description Cold Heavy Hittin' Groove Metal from Richmond California

Music Style Groove Metal

Musical Influences Old Metallica, Slayer, Machine Head, Deftones, Black Sabbath

Similar Artists Pantera, Deftones, Korn, (Old, when they were still heavy)Metallica, Slayer, Machine Head, Skinlab, Unjust, Corrosion of Comformity

Artist History 3°BELOW was formed in November 1993, and began performing in January 94. Through the past five years they have released three demos and have written over sixty original songs. 3°BELOW is known for delivering an all-out, intense,hard hitting live experience. 3°BELOW has been playin it up in the San Francisco Bay Areawith such acts as Deftones,Skinlab, Exodus, M.i.r.v., Unjust, 40grit, and all the other bay area crushers.Look out for 3° BELOW, they're coming soon to a town near you.

Group Members Randy Markham - Guitars, Lead & Back VoxGlenn Stephenson - Bass, Back VoxChris Myers - Drums, Lead & Back Vox

Instruments 3 piece line-up Guitar, Bass, & Drums

Albums "Gouge" 1997, "6" 1999

Press Reviews 3° Below has let another metal assault out in the form of "6", their latest effort and third overall release. 3 Below combines a borderline melodic vocal attack by guitarist Randy Markham backed by the strong vocals of both drummer Chris Myers and bassist Glenn Stephenson with an all out aggressive style which utilizes a screaming almost barking type musical element.This release is very well produced making the sound full and up front. The production of a disc can make or break the success, and 3°Below has accomplished this in fine form. The loudness of this album creates a controlled chaos that is native to the 3 Below sound. The only real drawback is the length. Six songs and only about twenty minutes worth of material on this disc, but this is only a minor complaint. The stretched out smooth riff of the opening track "High Ride" opens the disc and sets the tone for a solid recorded effort with plenty of entertaining highlights. Parts of these songs move into an almost serene silence only to break open into a full galloping movement like heard in the title track. This song includes a psychedelic mid-section which creates a fine break between chunky riffs. Each of these songs has a personality of it's own. The fifth track, "Yours", includes an extremely vocally melodic first part which opens into a guitar slide riff which continually climbs up and down the slope of the sound. The sixth track, "Half a Day", includes an extremely heavy off-time riff which keeps the structure of the song intact and well-formed. No doubt fans of this band will enjoy this latest effort. People not familiar with 3°Below would do well to begin their listening experience with this band by sitting down with "6", a solid disc with no disappointment. -Mario Perotti http://www.power-slave.com

Additional Info Get your copy of the new 3°BELOW CD "6" available exclusivley @ 3below.net. Visit the website for more details, and sign our guestbook when your there and tell us what you think about 3°BELOW!

Location Richmond, CA - USA

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