Artist description A mixture of elements from the black, thrash, and death metal genres, with keyboards and both clean and death vocals, which result in a combination of meoldy, harmony, and brutality.

Music Style Death/black/thrash metal

Musical Influences At the Gates, Amorphis, Death, Carcass, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Metallica, Cradle of Filth, Tristania, Fear Factory, Sins of Thy Beloved

Similar Artists Dimmu Borgir, Arcturus, Borknagar

Artist History Epithet began in mid-2002 as occasional jam sessions between guitarists John and Eugene, friends who had previously played together in another band. After some months and several discussions over beer, the band truly took form with the addition of another longtime friend but firstime bandmate, Aaron. The sessions became regular and work on writing material began in earnest, as did the search for members to complete the lineup. In the meantime, the band started to record demos with the use of a drum machine, while the bass duties traded off between the guitarists. Several months later, Hoboken-based UK native Dougal answered an internet ad, bringing his bass talents, creative input, and requisite love of beer to bear for Epithet. The band is still seeking that elusive drummer at this time, but continues to write and record in his/her absence.

Group Members Andrew "Dougal" Stephen-bass Aaron Wallen-keyboards, clean vocals John Ziegler-rhythm guitar, death vocals, drum machine and electronic drums Eugene Zurkovsky-lead guitar

Instruments Dean, Ibanez, and Schecter 7-String Guitars, Carvin Basses, Line-6 and Crate Amps, Roland Keyboards and Drum Modules, Hart Electronic Drum Kits, and Alesis Drum Machines.

Additional Info Contact: epithetband@yahoo.com

Location Fair Lawn, NJ - USA

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