Artist description Planet X is a Traditional Hard Rock Band - with influences that range from the 60's and 70's, to the 90's, from classic rock artists such as Boston, UFO and Deep Purple - all the way to modern acts such as Pantera, Soundgarden and Creed. But don't be fooled, Planet X is far more than just the sum if it's influences, they harness the past and the present in order to chart a bold new future. Screw shallow trends - Pure Hard Rock will live on and Planet X is true to the core spirit of Hard Rock and Roll, which is - Crunchy Riffs, Hot Grooves, Screaming LEADS and Powerful Bluesy *Vocals*. If you want PURE UN-CUT HARD ROCK, then Planet X is the place to find it.

Music Style Progressive, Soulful Hard Rock/Metal

Musical Influences UFO, Metallica, Soundgarden, King's X, Sevendust, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Dokken (Dysfunctional era)

Similar Artists Sevendust, Disturbed, Creed, Godsmack, Flotsam and Jetsam, Metallica, Deep Purple, Pantera, UFO, Dokken, King's X, Scorpions, Living Colour, Armored Saint

Artist History The original version of Planet X began with guitarist Darryl (D.Z.) Zuber in 1993. Some time in 1997, bassist Ron Meyer of Quincy, CA. joined forces with Darryl, bringing in a hard-driving but melodic style of playing as well as a capable vocal talent that worked brilliantly with Zuber's searing metal guitar work. After a grueling eleven-month period, F. Vyan Walton , a recently transplanted L.A. native and former member of the L.A. band Soul Machine, answered the call for a vocalist. Newest member Henry "Mitch" Mitchell of Citrus Heights, CA, an extremely capable and talented skin basher, who had previously been a member of the band Jack (now better known as Oleander), joined up in early '99. And thus, Planet X was fully formed.

Group Members Darryl Zuber (G), F. Vyan Walton (V), Treno Herrera (D), Mike Fuesi (B), Sammy K. (G).

Instruments Ibanez Guitars, Modulus Basses, Marshall & Ampeg Amps, Korg Keyboards, Tama Drums

Albums Selt Titled Debut,

Press Reviews The Planet X Website -- http://PlanetXRocks.com was voted "Best Unsigned Artist Site" in the 1999 Artistdirect *Online Music Awards*. Loyal listeners of Sacramento's 98 Rock voted Planet X the "Hardest Working Band", holder of the "Best Band Name" and "Best Badass Bassist". Planet X is currently Nominated in the 2000 Sacramento Area Music (SAMMIE) Awards, scheduled for March 21st. Review from RANT MAGAZINE - "With Sacramento bursting out with hot acts left and right, Planet-X is just another example of talent waiting to take off. If you dig hard grooves, driving guitar and soulful vocals Planet-X is ready for you. Are you ready for Planet-X." Review from KICKERS MAGAZINE - "All in all, this is one indie band that must be picked up by fans of hard power driven guitar rock and roll. Planet X has managed to recapture the clarity of past rock and roll, but blends it with a great heavy 90s edge. If you pick this one up, I guarantee you won’t be disappointed" Review of -PAY YOUR DUES - from KNAC.COM " This bone-crunching riff-o-rama- metal opus clobbers you over the head with it's sheer power. Taken from their self-titled debut album, "Pay The Dues" proves that Planet X are not to be f**ked with!"

Additional Info Additional Musicians featured on Planet X CD: Dave Cates (Drums)

Location Sacramento, CA - USA

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