Featured Band – The Asylum
THE ASYLUM – Hot Arizona Metal
Looking for a great sound with an innovative crunch and ferocious complexity? You’ll have that with The Asylum – an up and coming Phoenix-based heavy metal band. Self-described as emotional, powerful, heavy and aggressive, The Asylum certainly live up to their expectations. Reminiscent of old Metallica and Megadeth, they effectively break the sound barrier of mainstream metal.
Formed in the summer of 2005, the lineup consists of Jason Kendall’s spine chilling vocals, Vince LuPone’s faster than the speed of light guitar playing, Gerard Burick’ assailing thunderous bass and Dan Edwards’ head banging drums.
Recorded in Vince’s home studio, their debut album Closer to the Evil contains 11 songs of intense magnitude. You can listen to a sampler at www.myspace.com/theasylummetalband.com. The album starts with the riveting “This War Ends” which showcases each member’s talents. Jason’s vocals sound like a pumped up Rob Zombie. Mellower “Torn Apart” is The Asylum’s powerhouse ballad – metal style. The album finishes with “Boundaries” a nine minute thought-provoking piece. Lyrics are challenging with opalescent rendering.
The Asylum is currently touring Arizona, California, Nevada, and New Mexico with a few dates at the legendary Whiskey a Go-Go in Los Angeles. Make an effort to join Jason Kendall in lacing up your straight jackets and go see them live. Tickets are available for the Whiskey shows at their MySpace page.
The Asylum – “This War Ends” live at the Whisky a Go Go
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Current tour dates are as follows:
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| Aug 10 2007 | 9:00P |
| Aug 15 2007 | 10:30P |
| Aug 24 2007 | 10:30P |
| Sep 28 2007 | 11:15P |
| Oct 27 2007 | 11:00P |
Please visit their websites at www.TheAsylumFans.net or www.myspace.com/theasylummetalband.com.
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About Sirens of the Sonic Age Sirens of the Sonic Age is a site devoted to progressive music and the artists and fans who support it. Coverage of the latest news, concerts and releases will be posted continually to keep you informed. Profiles of up-and-coming artists as well as the great dinosaurs of innovative music will be included on the front page. Plus videos and music streams will be added for your pleasure. Music is an all terrain vehicle – allow yourself to jump in and explore. So strap in for a bit and enjoy the sonic ride.
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About Connie J. Schlosberg I’ve been both a music fan and a participant for as long as I’ve been around. I’ve been a deadhead, a parrothead and a metal mamma. My interest for progressive music started after high school when I dated a guy who was heavy into such bands as Yes and Rush. He didn’t last long but my love for prog rock did. I expanded my horizons to any artist who is willing to put it all out there. When I studied acting at the Theatre of Arts in Los Angeles, my friends and I would hang out at the Rainbow and Gazzarri’s, furthering my tastes to heavy metal. I figured I would put my journalistic chops to good measure and start this site – both to entertain myself and expose new sounds to anyone daring enough to be open-minded. Please visit www.connieschlosberg.com for more information.
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