Artist description Description of sound: Division 9 is a genre defying hardcore band. Drawing from a huge variety of influences including metal, rock, and alternative artists. Together this group of four "regular" guys unleashes a sound both powerful, and catchy. Their eclectic tastes and their boring backwoods, upstate, country upbringing has definitely fueled Division 9's aggressive but melodic music. Their stage shows are intense and full of energy. Using ingenuity and creativity Division 9 captures the audience’s attention from the start. The band's sound although very emotional and angst ridden is not a reflection of their personalities, they use their music to release their emotions and express ideas and feelings. Offstage the guys in the band are professional and mature. This has allowed the band members in Division 9 to make friends with other musicians, and has made them a favorite act in Upstate, NY to "swap" shows with. Their music has helped them and others cope with difficult times. The most interesting thing about Division 9 is that not one member makes the band, it is a culmination of everyone's talents and input that make the band.

Music Style Hardcore with a groove

Musical Influences Earth Crisis, Vision of Disorder, Helmet, deftones

Similar Artists Tool, Helmet, Soulfly, Deftones

Artist History Division 9, which started out as four guys in a damp, and cold basement with no expectations for success. Since then Division 9's popularity and musical prowess have been growing immensely through numerous shows and the release of a six-song demo. The demo was recorded at GFI Productions where likes of Metallica and Hate Machine have also recorded. In May of last year Division 9 obtained a huge break when they received the opportunity to play with Elementree records artist Orgy. Their website since its debut in May of 1999 has received almost 6000 hits. Recently Division 9 has been busy as ever playing lots of shows and getting rave reviews.

Group Members Tim Liposchak: VocalsJosh Bulriss: Guitar, and backing vocals John Irwin: Bass Patrick Castelein: Drums

Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Bass

Albums self titled EP

Press Reviews "Division 9 took the stage first and rocked The caboose with their intense take on hardcore," Jeremiah Griffey Arts Editor for the Leader

Additional Info Has played with such national acts as Orgy, Hate Machine, Moe, Precious, Pie Tasters, and Moxy Fruvous

Location Fairport, NY - USA

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