Artist description Progressive Rock/Metal with touches of experimentation that venture into a harsh landscape of insane heaviness and bright, yet deep and emotional melodies

Music Style Experimental Progressive metal / hard rock

Musical Influences Too many to list.

Similar Artists Dredg, Down, Cave In, Glass Jaw

Artist History From an oversaturated and often repetitive scene, Cleveland, Ohio natives Narcissus have come forth as a powerful, passionate band of artists determined to challenge hardcore’s dogmatic traditions. Formed in July 1998 the quartet, composed of John Pope-vocals, Josh King-bass, Stephan Cushman-drums and John Larussa-guitar, began their mission as musicians to actively pursue a sound and vision of strong, creative art within the repetitive hardcore realm. They first introduced their knack for progressive hardcore and thought-provoking lyrics in their debut EP entitled And Forthwith Came Out Blood And Water (1999 Clenchedfist Records), which enabled them to capture and amaze a wide audience. Shortly after, they decided to escalate to the next level with Takehold Records, giving birth to Narcissus' debut full-length record, New Wave Techno Homicide (2000 Takehold Records). With this album, they created a raw, intense entity of technical guitar sounds and dynamic vocals. Following this, Narcissus supported NWTH and took the nation by storm, hitting as many cities and towns as possible across the country while developing a very rabid and loyal fanbase. The bar was raised even further with their 2001 album Becoming Leviathan (later re-released by Abacus with bonus tracks). This led into a short U.S. tour with Shelter and earned them a coveted spot at the 2002 Warped Tour. Now firmly established and more confident than ever, Narcissus are preparing to unleash their 3rd full-length album, Crave and Collapse, produced by Bill Korecky (Mushroomhead, Keehaul) at Mars studio. Passionate and artistic, heavy and progressive, beautiful and devastating, are only some of the breathtaking parallels captured on Crave and Collapse. Featuring artwork from Niklas Sundin (Dark Tranquillity, In Flames, Arch Enemy) and played with ultimate conviction and sincerity, Crave and Collapse is proof that talent and musicianship still lie within the hardcore realm.

Group Members Vocals & Electronics-john pope, Guitar-John LaRussa, Bass-Joshua King, Drums-Stephen Cushman

Instruments microphone, guitar, bass, drums, keys

Albums '...and forthwith came out blood and water.' & 'Newwave Techno Homicide' 'Becoming Leviathan', "Crave and Collapse" (2003 Abacus Recordings)

Press Reviews bandoppler.com, intenseradio.com, www.blessedkilling.com

Additional Info Booking : jpope@narcissusrock.com

Location Canton, OH - USA

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