Music Style Melodic HardCore

Musical Influences tool, deftones, apex theory, system of a down, pantera

Similar Artists *see musical influences*

Artist History 2000: The band takes on a DJ, who also knew a bassist by the name of Tige Epperson. Tige stepped in, and was far better than the band could have hoped for. A perfect compliment to Colin's guitar had finally been found. However, Tige and the DJ lived two hours away, which made for a rough practice schedule. Also, a rift between the band and the DJ was beginning to widen, culminating in his immediate dismissal from the band. Fearing that his geographical distance from the band along with the firing of the DJ would also mean losing a bassist, Todd called Tige to let him know it was over. Tige expressed that he wanted to make the band work, and wanted to sit down and talk things out among the band. Long story short: the band made it work. Several shows later, the band decides to take their music into Atlantis Studios in Nashville, working with producer Voytek Kochanek. Having worked at the studio before, the band decided to take three songs and make an EP. Voytek saw promise in the band, but felt that all aspects needed to be polished. He agreed to let the band use his studio to write and record a full-length album. Over the next two years the band would travel two hours every other weekend. In between the weekends Todd would travel twice a week to work with Voytek's wife Lilianna who was an accomplished vocal coach. In these two years the band gelled both musically and personally. They fell into new avenues such as different time signatures, melodic vocals, unconventional guitar riffs, progressive bass lines, and groove oriented drumming. So in conclusion and to stem from the two meanings at the top of the page the band became (.trib.), but more importantly they became original. See the full bio at www.tribband.com

Group Members Todd Sams: vocals Tige Epperson: bass Chad Sugg: drums Colin Self: guitars

Instruments Four Piece

Albums Progression

Press Reviews We got good reviews from our shows and some major label interest but we weren't what Sony was looking for at this point. Go figure! It's O.K. we hope our fans enjoy our music.

Additional Info Purchase CD's also by contacting dj_tig1@juno.com. Or just say Hey!

Location Fulton, Kentucky - USA

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