Artist description The new sound of Chicago Hardcore.

Music Style Metal

Artist History Formed in January 2002, Bite the Hand, a quartet hailing from Chicago Illinois, quickly became a force to be reckoned with in the underground music scene. This groove oriented metal band, which consists of vocalist Jon Goldyn, guitarist Ben McGillivray, bassist Steve Garcia and drummer Greg Yates, earns their respect from many fans by making their music and live show as personal and professional as they can. Musically, Bite the Hand creates an original metal sound with unpredictable bass and drum time changes. Mixed together with progressive guitar harmonies and solos. This foundation is layered with intelligent, yet sometimes controversial lyrics that pertain to life and the world that surrounds us. "I pride myself on how brutally honest my lyrics are" Says vocalist Jon Goldyn, "I don't need to lace my lyrics with curse words to get my point across, I'm here to let people know how it is, not offend them with vulgarities." If that wasn't truthful enough, Bite The Hand's live show is just as focused as their writing goes, 100% professional on stage and off. "This is what I plan on doing for the rest of my life" drummer Greg Yates replies when asked about his goals with the band, "Being able to perform the music we write, to me is more important than writing itself. Everyone in the band is a perfectionist, and we hit the stage knowing that 100%." Bite the Hand released a 3 track demo recorded by drummer Greg Yates in his home back in late April of 2002. This CD was used as a promoting tool and had over 600 copies passed out free at shows. This along with their official website, www.BiteTheHand.com, the band gains fans from all over the U.S. as well as Canada and Europe. Currently, the band is recording a brand new EP with up and coming producer Tim Rusin from R.M.S. Recording, which should be released in mid December 2002. With a new CD come new shows as the band plans on playing as many shows as they can to promote. "We look forward to what the future holds for us" says bassist Steve Garcia, "I'd love for this band to go as far as it can, and have as much fun as possible doing it."

Group Members Jon Goldyn: Vocals Ben McGillivray: Guitar Steve Garcia: Bass Greg Yates: Drums

Location Chicago, Il. - USA

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