Artist description The bands of today--Slipknot, Korn, System of A Down, Soulfly, etc. have followed up from the late 80's/early 90's thrash metal trend which included Testament, Exodus, Pantera, and of course Silence, which is the definition of intense thrash metal. Lots of triplets and double bass.

Music Style Intense Thrash Metal

Musical Influences everyone from Tori Amos to Jimi Hendrix to Metallica to Carcass

Similar Artists old school thrash--Testament, Metallica, Pantera

Artist History Sonny Mayo's former band, who is currently with national act Amen (Ross Robinson/I AM Records and Roadrunner Records)and former guitarist/main song writer to Geffen Records "Get Some" by Snot. Late 80's/early 90's thrash band. Recorded only CD in 1991, also recorded 3 song demo in Ithaca, New York at Pyramid Studios with Alex Perialis (Testament, Overkill, Anthrax, S.O.D.) Played around east coast spanning from New York to North Carolina. Regular gigs in DC. Disbanded in 1993.*Note* Being the former drummer of the band, I am now looking to start a project or join a metalcore band. If you or your friends' band needs a drummer or percussionist, let me know at Chatrrbox@aol.com. To grade my ability on drums, take a listen to the sample songs. Indulge and enjoy!

Group Members Sonny Mayo (aka J.J. Arbuckle) - rhythm guitar and backing vocalsLouie Denslow (aka Balmar Etchinsteen) - lead guitarBenji Gaither (aka Wendell Peacock) - mouthJason Robinson (aka Charleton DeLancey) - bass and backing vocalsJohn Mayes (aka Manny Hines) - drums and double bass chaos

Instruments 1 mouth, 2 other mouths who backed up the main mouth, 2 guitars, 1 bass, 1 drumset

Albums Vision, 1991

Press Reviews "Silence kicked ass! That is the type of shit I used to play before I got together with Sonny and Snot." Mikey Doling, ex-Snot/current Soulfly guitarist

Additional Info A must have for anyone who is a fan of today's metal trend.. Email Chatrrbox@aol.com if you wisely purchase this and also get the actual "Vision" CD free of charge, definitely worthy of being a collector's item!. If you followed Snot and follow Amen, get this!

Location Oakton, Virginia - USA

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