Living In Cyn

Genre
Dark-Progressive Rock
Members
Richard Rockwood - Guitar
Devin Frutiger - Guitar
Lauren Jones - Cello
James Shihady - Drums
Nate Graham - Bass
Hometown
Mesa, AZ
About
Find your way back to the beginning.
Description
"Pure, we rise to the heavens and greet the sun.
Toxic, we flow down mountains, in rivers we run.
Lost, we sink to ocean depths.
Lost, we find a deeper breath.
Adrift in this colorless cold,
We sleep in a darkness, a darkness below.
In the abyss of these bent waters,
We must pull ourselves from the muck and the mire.
We must cleanse this PoorWater."
Biography
Devin, James, Lauren, and Rock met as members of a previous band in 2008. After that band dissolved, their close friendships and shared musical vision brought them together into a new band, PoorWater, in 2010. The band was not complete until James’ cousin, Nate, joined on the bass.

The members of PoorWater have used their diverse music experiences in rock and classical music to create their own unique form of dark-progressive rock. They strive to push the boundaries of music at all times to create a new sound in the Arizona music scene. PoorWater released their first full-length album, Harvesting Habits, in December 2011.
Current Location
Mesa, AZ
Influences
Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Tool, A Perfect Circle, Kyuss, Dredg, Chevelle, System of a Down, Apocalyptica, Porcupine Tree, Failure, Puscifer, Korn, Isis, Riverside, Indukti, Rishloo, Katatonia, Cire, Oceansize, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Nirvana, TAD, Smashing Pumpkins, Mastodon, Fair To Midland, Led Zeppelin, Karnivool, Jericco, Baroness, Meshuggah, Pulse Ultra, Smallman, Decortica, The Ocean, Anuna, Onesidezero, Lunatic Soul, TesseracT, The Butterfly Effect, The Chronicles of Israfel, City of Ships, Cynic, Eths, Sikth

Band interests
Letting the music pour forth...

Website
http://www.poorwatermusic.com
http://www.last.fm/music/poorwater
http://www.reverbnation.com/poorwater
http://www.twitter.com/#!/PoorWater
http://www.youtube.com/user/cellogirl22
http://www.grooveshark.com/#/artist/Poor...
Press contact
poorwatermusic@hotmail.com

Genre
Somewhere between Prog Rock and Metal. Some say we are Groove-Metal.
Members
Kara Klassen - Guitar/Vox
Ben Ferguson - Bass/Vox
Roc Smith - Drums/Vox
Hometown
Mesa, AZ
Record label
Independent
About
Melting faces
Biography
Weed out the Weak is a vibrant and dynamic trio from Mesa, AZ who formed in August of 2007. Their music ranges from the mellowest of blues to blistering speed metal. Kara Klassen, an Arizona native, is the guitarist and lead vocalist. She has often been compared to Melissa Etheridge. Ben Ferguson, from the hills of Arkansas (we’re lucky he wears shoes), rocks a 6-string bass, and has been compared to Les Claypool of Primus. Roc Smith, the drummer from Cincinnati, OH (where a 3-way is a food reference), is heavily influenced by Metallica. However, she plays a wide spectrum of styles, including jazz and punk. They have something for everyone, and can shape their set-list to fit any event.

“Weed out the Weak ... !! ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE !! A diverse fusion of PUNK, ROCK, REGGAE, and RAP ... A blend that many may do, but can't do as well. “ - Willis Day Jr.
Current Location
Mesa, AZ
General manager
Weed out the Weak, LLC
Artists we also like
Daughters of Fission, Howitzer
Influences
Pantera, Primus, Metallica, Mark Tremonti
Band interests
Having a good time, while playing great tunes.
Website
http://www.weedouttheweak.com
Press contact
Kara Klassen or Ben Ferguson
Booking agent
Kara Klassen or Ben Ferguson

Genre
Punk, Alternative, Rock, Indie
Members
Benjamin Jones - Guitar/Vocals
Sean Stroud - Bass/Vocals
Mitch Hosier - Drums

Previous:
Tyler Brown - Drums (2009)
Schuyler Kaufman - Drums (2009)
Hometown
Phoenix
Record label
Dagger Sight Records
Description
REQUEST MOOVALYA!
Radio Stations:
KWSS 106.7 Independent Radio - http://www.kwss.org/
X 103.9 - http://www.x1039phoenix.com/
98KUPD - http://www.98kupd.com/

Online Radio:
http://www.punkrockdemo.com/request.php
http://www.punkradiocast.com/REQ10.php
Biography
Moovalya is a melodic punk band from Phoenix, AZ. They formed in early 2009. Their music is characterized by fast tempos, catchy melodies, and lyrics spawning from life experience.

Releases:

S/T - 2009
First Degree - 2010
Wasteland - 2011

Past Shows: http://www.songkick.com/artists/2489016-moovalya/gigography

For booking info, view the EPK through sonicbids here:
http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.aspx?epk_id=273485
Current Location
Phoenix
General manager
Moovalya
Website
http://www.moovalya.com
http://www.myspace.com/moovalya
http://www.twitter.com/moovalya
http://www.itunes.com/moovalya
Press contact
moovalya@hotmail.com
Booking agent
Moovalya

Genre
Metal/Rock
Members
Jeremy Goldberg - Vocals, Guitar
Jordan Ziff - Lead Guitar
Jacob Goldberg - Bass
Garrett Ziff- Drums
Hometown
Scottsdale
Biography
Bound by blood, two sets of teenage brothers are delivering a level of electrifying talent to the world of metal that would be uncommon for any age group. With the release of their debut album Living A Sick Dream, Age Of Evil is ready to unleash their angst, brutality and metal upon the world. Combining their own fresh exciting new twist with old school metal, Age Of Evil is already recognized for a sound that rivals the majestic madness of national metal bands.
With shredding guitar solos, intense vocals, driving drum beats, and thundering bass, AOE is determined to reach the top and stand the test of time. Prepare yourself to be blown away by the future of heavy metal.

Age Of Evil

"Despite the fact that the guys in Age of Evil were not even born when old school metal peaked, they seem to have an extremely firm grasp on it-even more than some of the actual veterans of the genre who are still playing it. Because of that, they have the "new/old school" sound down to a science and have considerably upped the ante for metal of the future..."

-Marty Friedman
(former guitarist of Megadeth)
Current Location
Phoenix, AZ
Website
http://www.ageofevil.com
Press contact
ageofevil@me.com

Genre
Hard Rock, Metal
Members
Mike Groves - Vocals
Kevin Mantooth - Guitar
Larry Myers- Bass
Andrew Bulock- Guitar
Tony Cottrell. - Drums
Hometown
Chandler, AZ
About
Rock Your FACE!
Description
Mike Groves - VOX
Kevin Mantooth - Guitar
Larry Myers- Bass
Andrew Bulock- Guitar
Tony C. - Drums

Former members:
2009
Chris Lawson - VOX
Reiter - Keys
Jason Thompson - Bass
Scott Smith - Drums
Steve Ulibari - Guitar
These were the members on the self titled CD that won the Phoenix Music Award for "Break through Album of the year" Most of this lineup has formed a new project called "Among The Risen."

2011
Howie Shaw - Vox
Von Munzinger - Keys
Larry Myers - Bass
Jimmy Bones - Drums
Andrew Bulock - Guitar
These members played at the Rock Solid Pressure industry Showcase"

Biography
Black Metal Box wants to get “Inside Your Mind”, and that’s just what they’ll do with their upcoming album. With a sound ranging from driving aggressive metal to melodic modern rock, Black Metal Box delivers a diverse listening experience. The music features memorable lyrics and catchy melodic hooks that will leave you feeling empowered with a heavy metal backing that will keep you banging your head along the way.

BMB consists of Mike Groves on Vocals, Kevin Mantooth (the band founder) on guitar, Larry Myers on Bass and Andrew Bulock on guitar.

Since recording their new album “Inside Your Mind”, the band has released the first single “Nobody Knows” that quickly became popular with fans online. Shortly after, they were featured on 98KUPD’s “Into the Pit” which exposed radio listeners to the heavier side of Black Metal Box.

The album is slated for release in early 2012.
Current Location
Mesa, AZ
Artists we also like
Back From Ashes, St. Madness, Octane Mob, Killswitch Engage, Super Sternal Notch, Disturbed, Metallica, Evans Blue, Skillet, Breaking Benjamin, Stone Sour, Slipnot, Frequis, The Heathers, Megadeth, Dream Theater, Sectas, Among The Risen
Website
http://www.reverbnation.com/blackmetalbox
Press contact
blackmetalbox2010@gmail.com

Members
Trenton - Vocals
John - Guitar
Gage - Bass
Hometown
Gilbert, Arizona
Record label
sinshrift@hotmail.com
About
Melodic, Aggressive, Infectious
Biography
"The guitars are heavy and chugging enough to carry the sound, and the drumming, while not all that technical or deep, still interplays well with the vocals, and the duo creates Sinshrift’s hardcore dynamic. The vocals are strong, yet still somewhat versatile, adding to the greater whole of this band’s sound."

"I felt compelled to write about this band because they really do hearken back to the days before hardcore music became so blatantly commercial, and they really remind of a band I would have been in love with when I first got into heavier music. Sounding like something of a cross between Vision of Disorder meets modern day Remembering Never, with touches of Bury Your Dead and even Lamb of God. Melodic, Aggressive, Infectious... Sinshrift employs the necessary tools to have a successful sound without becoming cliché and compromised. "

- Denvermusic
Current Location
Tempe, AZ
General manager
sinshriftband@gmail.com - Trenton
Website
http://www.myspace.com/sinshrift
Press contact
sinshriftband@gmail.com
Booking agent
sinshriftband@gmail.com

Genre
Metal, Hard Rock
Members
Nikki Brutal, Mikey Lee, Ryan Patrick, Sam Murphy
Hometown
Phoenix
Record label
Unsigned
About
"Living The Scream" - Available NOW! WWW.TOPDEADCENTER.ME
Description
Official Sponsors - Soundvision Recording, and High Altitude Ink! Check em' out!
Biography
It started with the foundation. Ryan Patrick (Bass), Sam Murphy (guitar) and Mikey Lee (drums), three seasoned players coming together with one goal; to create a female-fronted metal band that could NOT be ignored. But who would be the front woman who could deliver the goods? Enter singer/screamer Nikki Brutal. On the heels of a ear-splitting howl unleashed at her first audition, Top Dead Center was born, and the Phoenix music scene would never be the same.

Alternately described as "a female-fronted Seether", and "if Halestorm, All That Remains, and Motley Crue had a drunken three-way and had a baby", Top Dead Center seemlessly blends old school songwriting with modern aesthetics to create a fresh new sound. Each member contributes a unique presence and style rarely seen in today's "nameless/faceless" metal bands. Uncensored, slightly sleazy, and dripping with attitude, TDC burst upon the Southwest club circuit and quickly earned a dedicated and loyal local following, packing clubs by word-of-mouth as news of their frenetic live shows quickly spread. In that time, TDC has shared the stage with national acts such as Bang Tango, Otto's Daughter, Ember, and Dizzy Reed (Guns and Roses).

Now ready to bring their unique sound nationwide, Top Dead Center released thier full-length debut album "Living The Scream" on September 24, 2011. Two years in the making, this album was produced by nationally accredited producer Michael Beck.

THIS is the band that is going to have people talking.
Current Location
Phoenix
Influences
Halestorm, Seether, Evanescence, Motley Crue
Band interests
Rocking crowds, drinking.
Website
http://www.topdeadcenter.me
Press contact
Ryan - 602-821-5764

Genre
Hard Rock
Members
THE OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE OF SUITE 88!

Mike Gunns ― Vocals
Kolton Lee ― Guitar
Vic Toon ― Bass
Jesse Clutch ― Drums
Record label
Whiskki Music Co.
About
NEXT SHOW: Sat, December 17 - Comerica Theatre (Phoenix, AZ) - Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding 2011
Biography
From the dusty sand of the Arizona desert has risen a band with songs, style, and attitude unseen since days when rock n’ roll ruled the airwaves. Combining the classic rock of Zeppelin, the Stones, and Queen with harder-edged influences like Metallica, Suite 88 has sculpted its own unique sound within the realm of heavy guitar rock.

With its latest release Unsigned, Suite 88 delivers a sonic miscellany that plays like a mixtape of rock heavyweights. From the aggressive, Pantera-esque breakdown of “Bring It On” to the Clapton-tinged blues ballad “Tell Me It’s Over”, the album delivers on many levels and showcases remarkable versatility for such young musicians. Band members, each born in ’88, consist of frontman Mike Gunns, guitarist Kolton Lee, bassist Vic Toon, and drummer Jesse Clutch.

The group’s music and video have been featured on the NBC show Parenthood, and the 2010 North American Tour saw the band perform for audiences all the way up the west coast of the United States and into Canada. With another west coast tour currently in the works, the band is well-poised to work its way out of being Unsigned.

Please visit http://www.suite-88.com/band/ for full bio.
Current Location
Arizona, USA
Website
http://www.suite-88.com
Press contact
management@suite-88.com
Booking agent
Jason Boles - jason@jstar.co

About Every Dying Promoters & Booking Contact: everydyingday@yahoo.com

Every Dying Day is a considered a hybrid , not quite Metal, Not quite punk, not quite rock, but just the right splash of them all in one.
Based currently in Phoenix, AZ . Founded in early 2007 Every Dying Day has been beating down stages and and stealing the crowds of the headliners for some time with no plans of slowing down no matter how many flat tires they encounter. Currently the band is gigging and rehearsing and recording. What else do you expect them to do...... Have a nice day, Thanks for listening.

***December Shows:
Friday December 9th @ Donna Jeans Libations w/ 1967
Friday December 16th - Live on air Interview w/ Hard Rock Live 8pm est (6pm mst)

Billy Thompson - Guitar/Vocals
Wes Sanders - Drums
Justin Zero - Synth & Samples

All songs written and arranged by: Billy Thompson 2004-2011
Recorded instruments (Vocals,Guitars,Bass) by: Billy Thompson 2004-2011

Www.everydyingday.com

Genre
Metal
Members
Hometown
Phoenix, AZ
About
All female. All metal.
Description
For Booking information call: 480-703-4031

These women have joined forces to deliver some of metal's freshest, toughest, technical metal to date. No other female band even comes close to what these ladies deliver. Their live shows are sure to be epic so make sure you take advantage of the opportunity to see them.

The Heathers are recording their debut album at Mind's Eye Digital Recording Studio and expect to have it ready by the end of 2011.

Their debut performance will be Saturday September 24th on the outdoor stage at 910 Live in Tempe, Arizona.

The Heathers look forward to performing at NAMM in Anaheim, CA in January 2012.
Biography
Phoenix AZ all-star line up of talented women that thrash!!! Five seasoned professional female musicians bring their talent together to form one of the most exciting, heavy, and sexiest metal bands to storm stages in years. The Heathers blend technical metal (think AX7, Megadeth, Killswitch Engage) with killer vocals and a tough, sexy attitude.

General manager
Larry Elyea
http://www.mindseyedigital.net
Website
http://www.reverbnation.com/theheathersthrash

Genre
Female-fronted progressive metal rock
Members
Cassie Aguiar - Lead Vox
Chris Nastri - Lead Guitarist / Keys / backup vox
Brian Morris - Rhythm Guitarist / backup vox
Jared Johnson - Bass Guitarist / backup vox
Peter Czapiga - Drummer
Hometown
Tempe, AZ
Record label
None
Description
Progressive-ish, ass-kicking, female-fronted rock awesomeness band from Tempe, AZ
Biography
Frequis is a five piece rock band from Phoenix, AZ. Their
dark and sludgy sounds are reminiscent of grunge, metal and progressive rock, but the distinctive Frequis sound comes to life thru the use of noise, a powerful voice, a relentlessly driving rhythm section, dynamic guitar solos, and high octane live performances. Frequis has influences ranging from 90's grunge such as Alice and Chains, Soundgarden and Nirvana to more progressive bands such as Dream Theater and Pink Floyd. The result is a bold new sound unlike anything you have heard before: dynamic songwriting containing soulful yet catchy melodies while still maintaing the fierceness and power of metal. Providing the fresh new face and voice to the band is singer/lyricist Cassie Aguiar, who fuses her operatically refined vocal prowess with a surge of post-metal screaming to command and captivate her audiences. The sound is complemented by the melodic, bluesy, yet tastefully technical lead guitar work of Chris Nastri. Brian Morris completes the Frequis sound with his clean, responsive playing and excellent sense of music and progression. Jared Johnson adds exciting melodic bass lines that bring skillful bass playing back to rock music, and underneath it all is Pete Czapiga's creative drum style which combines technical progressive drum beats with tribal melodic rhythms. Frequis hopes to bring creativity and risk back to the stale commercial rock scene that still lingers on.
Current Location
Tempe, AZ
Influences
Music
Band interests
(see above)
Website
http://www.frequis.com
http://www.myspace.com/frequis
Booking agent
For booking/contact, call Chris (602) 740-6364

Genre
Metal
Members
Masaki Murashita -Vocals, Guitars
Ryan Miller - Lead Guitar
Sunao Arai - Bass
Travis Thune - Drums
Hometown
Phoenix, AZ
Record label
Rock It Up Records
About
Debut Album, "Misanthropic Slaughter" is now on sale!! www.misanthropicslaughter.com
Biography
Who are they?

Hemoptysis is the unrelenting curse of the Sonoran Desert sun. Made up of a diverse group of musicians that have created a sound not heard since the birth of Thrash Metal decades ago. Often imitated but never duplication, Hemoptysis is the true embodiment of the re-birth of American Thrash Metal.

From the ashes of the sun scorched earth; the Arizona desert has unleashed an entity, wielding a sound that can only come from a band that, like their surroundings, lives by only one law: survival of the fittest. Every emotion, note, lyric and breath they emit come from the essence of the wasteland that most call hell, but they call home. The unrelenting sun turns flora to ash by day, only to give way to frigid nights replete with promises of hypothermia; this is where you will find Hemoptysis. Each song delivers a unique expression of emotion that each fan connects with in their own way. Hemoptysis mix elements of Heavy Metal, Thrash, Death and Black Metal into a style that can only come from those that contend daily with an environment of hostility and hopelessness. There's no red carpet here, no Hollywood to magically green-screen you away from harm. In the desert you will find no hope or salvation except the one you create yourself. If you had to classify their music by genre then put them in their own. Desert Core. Riding high off the release of their 5 song EP, "Who Needs A Shepherd?", Hemoptysis appear poised to conquer the Metal realm. The band continues to receive both internet and terrestrial radio airplay, garnering plenty of media attention, and have been dubbed the 2009 and 2010, 'METAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR' by The Phoenix Music Awards.

Who or what do they sound like and what sets them apart?

To compare them to any other band would be an injustice to the originality of their music. Hemoptysis start where other "Original Thrash Metal" bands leave off. They use Thrash Metal as a foundation, mix in the emotions of the desert and in so doing, move the entire genre forward in a way only they can. Whether it's Masaki's uncompromising vocals, Travis' thunderous drums, the monsoon of Ryan's solos or the heart stopping bass of Sunao, Hemoptysis will leave you breathless.

Current Location
Phoenix, AZ
General manager
DesertCore Management & Consulting LLC / andrew@desertcore.com
Website
http://www.hemoptysismetal.com
http://www.masakimurashita.com
http://gplus.to/hemoptysis
http://www.myspace.com/hemoptysismetal
http://www.youtube.com/hemoptysismetal
http://www.twitter.com/hemoptysis
Press contact
Clawhammer PR / clawhammerpr@gmail.com
Booking agent
contact@hemoptysismetal.com

Genre
Alternative
Members
Kidneythieves are Free Dominguez and Bruce Somers
Biography
http://kidneythieves.com/
http://youtube.com/kidneythieves
Twitter: @kidneythieves @freedominguez

General manager
New Science Agency
Press contact
Big Machine Media
Website
http://kidneythieves.com

Genre
Metal
Members
Peter Tuthill - Vocals
Rickard Dahlberg - Guitar
Jari Kuusisto - Guitar
Thomas Wallander - Bass
Chris Barkensjö - Drums

http://www.godsic.net/
http://www.youtube.com/godsicband
Hometown Stockholm
Record label None yet
About As the Heavens Burn
Description
In the end of 2010 former Construcdead members Peter Tuthill, Rickard Dahlberg, Chris Barkensjö and Thomas Wallander decided to join forces once again and founded Godsic! Peter and Chris are also current members of Carnal Forge.

The band has since the start been hard at work writing new songs for the upcoming debut album "As the Heavens Burn", due out in 2011!

Right now the band is in the studio recording...