Artist History In the summer of 1995, Four musicians of various metal backgrounds got together to form a band they could all be proud of. It would be HEAVY, LOUD, FAST, FUN, FURIOUS - whatever they wanted it to be. Within 6 months, CRUSH EFEKT put out the infamous "TWO DOLLAR TEN SONG FOUR TRACK DEMO". While the quality was less than savory, fans took in 1,000 copies greedily. After gigging everywhere they could in Columbus and several other cities in Ohio, CRUSH EFEKT sought out new places and new bands to jam with. They have established a worthy fan base in Ohio while hitting Maryland, North Carolina, Alabama, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and even Canada - all in their faces. CRUSH EFEKT have also opened up for such well know acts such as Testament, Coal Chamber, Machine Head, Cause for Alarm, Crowbar, Kreator, Acid Bath, Obituary, Shutdown , SOD, Suffocation, DRI and Mercyful Fate. In the midst of all this, CRUSH EFEKT recorded and released their debut CD entitled "REAL". All 1,000 copies moved quickly. It contained 10 brand new songs with much better quality and more intensity. It showed that the band had expanded their musical dynamics. In 1999, Crush Efekt was chosen to record a cut for the Eclipse Recordsâ„¢ release "Panther - A Tribute To Pantera". This was their first nationwide exposure and it has helped to gain much attention to the band from not only America, but the rest of the world as well. The newest release, entitled "Eclipsed" was put out by the band in 2001. This disc exhibits an even greater expansion of musicianship and styles while retaining their signature qualities. "Eclipsed" has garnered many positive reviews and much airplay, both local and global. CRUSH EFEKT'S music has been heard in Mexico, Belgium, Argentina, Sweden, Holland and all over America. CRUSH EFEKT has also been featured on several compilation CD's. Not content to rest on their laurels, that band has been hard at work on a fresh batch of songs. These songs show tremendous growth in both creativity and originality. Their many years of experience really show through, although the sound still remains undeniably CRUSH EFEKT. CRUSH EFEKT'S music and lyrics are based upon the diverse views of each band member in regards to life, feelings, emotions and past life experiences, etc... CRUSH EFEKT'S distinguishing quality is their determination not to follow trends, BUT TO SET THEM. CRUSH EFEKT has always maintained a strict practice schedule which has been the primary reason for their tight live performance. CRUSH EFEKT has been hard at work over the past 6 years and they are ready to gain the attention of everybody into heavy music. Impossible to place into any one category, their approach appeals to fans of thrash, hardcore, punk, death - just about any other type of extreme music. Their self-determination and confidence in the music they offer is proof enough of their dedication to their fans. Their ultimate goal is to MAKE MUSIC THEIR CAREER.

Group Members Jesse Blankenship, Mike Lare, Chris Alley, Mark Evans

Instruments Jesse Blankenship - Guitars & Vocals, Mike Lare - Bass & Vocals, Chris Alley - Guitars & Vocals, Mark Evans - Drums

Albums Real, Eclipsed

Press Reviews MUSIC REVIEWS: $2, 10 Song, 4-Track Demo- "...the songs on this tape kick f***ing ass. All the musicians are great. Jesse's vocals are some of the most powerful I have ever heard...a great cross of hardcore, thrash and punk. If you could cross the bands Death, Korn, and DRI you might get close." -Howard Kolb, Underground Metal Zine, Issue 1 Real- "These guys create as much chaos as a death metal band...it's great to see an underground band that has some extreme qualities!" -Mitch Carpenter, New Breed Chapter 2 Real- "...the lyrics are great...The music is amazing...real thought behind the lyrics...the music has originality and variety." -Jill Williams, http://www.amzmusiczine.com Real- "This band combines the most crushing hardcore/death music and it's so f***ing good, it's scary...it's so far and few between when you find a competent band...more power to these guys in the future...they're in a league of their own...Buy this at any cost." -Tom T, Midwest Metal #17 Eclipsed- "I especially valued the lyrical work of this release, which is very incisive, criticizing many aspects of our social life and revealing the band's intention to make one think as well as listen. -Heavy Metal Mania Webzine, Athens Greece, Loukas Vlavianos Eclipsed- This was a CD I wanted to hate so badly. Their name, the album cover, etc. All signs just pointed to a poor metal band releasing their own music to get heard. Well, before I insert my foot into my mouth, I will tell you this is some high quality metal. mix the intensity of Death with the comedic thrash of DRI and a top-notch drummer, and CRUSH EFEKT is the bastard son of the three -11/19/01, Into Obscurity, Philadelphia, PA Eclipsed- A band that will give you a good blood letting. -10/19/01, Mo's Metal Museum Eclipsed- Now is the time for their newest album, "Eclipsed" to shine, and I think they have a chance to grab a labels attention. Songs like "Falling", "My White Trash Neighbors" and a few others have a good sound, and are among my favorite songs on this album. You can tell these metalheads like to play live. -9/01, Metal Fanatix, Jeff Adkins, Fulton, NY Eclipsed- Wow, this band kicks ass!!! It's amazing, and I was totally blown away after pushing the play button! I'm sure that this band has the potential to make it in the near future! -10/27/01, Overdrive-The Oldest Metal Show In Belgium, Started in 1981, Pattrick de Slooter Eclipsed- We have "Anthem For The Weak" in a fairly regular rotation. -Daniel, KRTU 91.7 "Metal Show", San Antonio TX Eclipsed- The band just pound out the music like a heavy paced nightmare. Those into heavy hitting music will definitely want to slam here and there. -10/01, Hammerhead Zine, Metuchen NJ Eclipsed- CRUSH EFEKT has been taking the Columbus, Ohio metal scene by storm over the past few years. Opening for Obituary, Testament, Coal Chamber and great hardcore band Shutdown. Who am I to doubt that? With their crossover capabilities, CRUSH EFEKT holds their own with those bands. -12/01, Metal Maniacs Mag., Dylan P. Godino Eclipsed- Ah yes, what reached me here from Columbus, Ohio is nothing less than a brilliant piece of underground metal...Believe me, these guys know how to play music in a way your ass gets moving from your chair and immediately diving into the next crowd of people around the corner...get a taste! -1/11/01, Sebastian Hamm, Germany

Location Columbus, Ohio - USA

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