Artist description A high energy rock group who's sound has been described as "Before it's time", "The sound of the new millennium". Music with an insight to the human condition.

Music Style Futuristic Heavy Metal, Mind Music, Mystic Metal, Cosmic Rock, Gospel and Spiritual Music

Musical Influences Metallica, Pink Floyd, Ozzy Osbourne, Nirvana, Rush, Creed

Similar Artists Metallica, Black Sabbath, Megadeth, Rush, Pink Floyd, Ozzy Osbourne

Artist History For many years songwriting team Kirk Layne, on drums/vocals, and Al Gollehon, on bass/backup vocals, have been cranking out rock & metal in various projects while working with many musicians. Developing a unique yet seductive style over the years, they invited guitarist Myke Starr to audition and then join to make what was a high energy trio, playing clubs and parties in the Houston scene, but mainly developing recording techniques. Drummer and friend Robert Cordray was eventually offered a chance to take over the percussion section when Kirk decided to move up to the front of the stage with the vocals.

Group Members Kirk Layne (Vocals), Al Gollehon (Bass), Myke Starr (Guitar), Robert Cordray (Drums), Other members include Ian Carrol(Drums), Bisque O'Blisque(Guitar), Bill Alexander (Guitar), Jack Schloz (Guitar), Bernie Romberg(Guitar)

Instruments Drums, Bass, Guitar, Moog Synth & Bass Pedals.

Albums All Is Well, Affinity, Human Sacrifice

Press Reviews -Houston Music News- IYAM - ALL IS WELL "All is clearly well in the IYAM camp. Their new CD is just plainly incredible! The talent in each individual member is memorable but joined together as a band, you've got one hell of a band and product! I want to say that the music falls somewhere in with Dream Theater and Rush with aside influence of Satriani. Starting off the CD with title track "All Is Well" you get a small sample of what is to follow with the strong sounds both musically and vocally. "Witches And Warlocks" has a mesmerizing vocal style and the beat will hold you at attention. "Musical Chairs" has a strong Pink Floyd sound and notable lyrics - "We are all things/we are floating/now the end sings/now we leave our/Musical Chairs". "Majestic Union" is a catchy song and would be one for airplay. "Dreams In Progress","Going Through The Motions", "Climbing The Walls" and "It's All A Show" have lyrical poetry and the music to make these words into some breathtaking songs. The CD has incredible production and the booklet is artsy and very impressive - this is a top notch product. --- Laura Haneiko and the staff at Houstons Music News

Additional Info The power and truth that lies within the music of IYAM must be heard to be appretiated. Take a few moments to download or listen to this music. It very well may be what you've been looking for. Check out the powerful Good News/Gospel Spiritual Rock of Iyam

Location Houston, Texas - USA

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