Artist description Pain Magnet is arguably the most original unsigned act out of Ohio right now. The band consists of two parts. All studio work is done mostly by their mastermind producer and engineer Paul Phipps. A total of 4 full-length albums (3 vocal, 1 instrumental) have spawned from him since 1996. The live outfit currently has 4 members. The music is composed of many different modern styles, ranging from heavy electronic rock to hip hop to ambient classical. The songs are challenging intellectually, emotionally and technically. The music is attainable by a wide range of audiences. Pain Magnet challenges any listener to categorize their style.

Music Style Electronic Rock

Musical Influences Nine Inch Nails, Radiohead, The Beatles, DJ Shadow and David Bowie

Artist History Spanning back to 1996, pain magnet has seen many changes musically, from their debut album, "public toxemia" which was primarily a BritishRock/Alternative album to the fourth album, the instrumental electro/experimental "RIWCo" named after the 100 year old steel factory that inspired the album.

Group Members Studio: Paul Phipps Live: Paul Phipps-lead vocals, guitars, keyboards and percussion. Alden Myers-bass, keys, guitars, and vocals. Jered Herron-guitars and keyboards. Morgan Case-keyboards and electronics. Adam Phipps-drumset

Albums Elijah, Unregistered, RIWCo, The Sahara (A Weeklong Journey), Sunday Catharsis

Additional Info Pain Magnet are currently perfecting the live act. While 6 songs for the next album have been recorded, the album is not scheduled to be released until next spring. Pain Magnet is planning to open up in a very large way onstage with a variety of styles and instruments bringing BritRock and Industrial together in a way no one has heard before. ------All of the aforementioned CD's are available for $10 (price includes shipping). Just e-mail painmagnet@yahoo.com for more information.

Location Columbus, OH - USA

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