Artist description The armored soul is a metaphor for repression. The global culture is competitive and aggressive at every level, and drives everyone to toughness and detachment. We never know anyone. We must be suspicious of strangers. We can't depend on friends, and even relatives can't be trusted. You are alone. Introverted pursuits are the only havens. Television and video games, fiction and music are places to hide. Solitude is the only path to peace, and vicarious friends and idols are less disappointing than the typically undistinguished individuals in our lives. There is no realistic solution. Things will not improve. An armored soul is the only option. Keep your thoughts on the inside, or suffer the consequences. Present a veneer. If you're lucky, you'll find one person to whom you don't have to lie all day. And if you're very lucky, you'll learn not to see these things at all. Welcome to Armored Soul. You'll find bitterness and wistfulness here, framed by determination and tempered by moments of closed-eyed bliss. Enjoy this refuge while it lasts.

Music Style Progressive Rock, Rock, R&B. Armored Soul works with a combination of premium guitars, basses, keyboards, and other instruments to create a melodic, hard progressive rock/metal experience in many layers of music.

Musical Influences Marillion, Dream Theater, Rush, Saga, Devo, Enchant

Similar Artists Rush, Dream Theater, Marillion, Saga, Enchant

Artist History Forbis: 17 years of formal training at GIT, membership in various bands, and self-trained producing. Gryphon: 17 years of self-training on composition, producing, guitar, bass, keyboard, and vocals.

Group Members Robert Gryphon (http://www.robertgryphon.com) William Forbis (http://www.forbisthemighty.com)

Instruments Steinberger GM7-TA and Parker MIDFly guitars; Steinberger XL-5W 5-string bass; Line6 PODPro and Bass PODPro; Roland keyboard; Power Mac G4 dual 1 GHz; Digital Performer; SampleTank and SonicSynth samples

Albums Love/Hate Relations (2003)

Press Reviews You'll have to decide for yourself at this point.

Additional Info Music and lyrics copyright (C) 2003 Robert Gryphon or William Forbis or Armored Soul

Location Lake Tahoe, NV - USA

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