In a stagnate musical climate in Los Angeles, saturated by “djent” and metal bands, it can be daunting to find a sound that stands out. Hard pressed to find a band who did just that, Marc Motley, Kevin Kincaid, and Eric Carrizales, heavily influenced by Every Time I Die, The Chariot and Eighteen Visions, decided that they would take a stab at making a sound like their predecessors and created “The Arson Choir” in 2014. Veterans of the LA scene, the trio has played in several bands like ‘Arm’s Like Yours” and “In An Emergency” who were in talks with several labels before the bands demise. This did not discourage the trio who has over the years developed a great bond not just musically but as brothers.
The only thing missing was the right vocalist who would complete the idea that they were creating. After numerous auditions, the boys were at their wits-end with the lackluster candidates that auditioned. Bring into the line-up Chicago native Bryan Christopher. A breath of fresh air to the Whittier based trio, Bryan stepped into the role and blew them away.
Each song leads the listener on a journey of dueling sounds rounded out by hard-hitting drums and a varied range of vocals. The Arson Choir offers an authentic experience with Eric’s melodic chords, harmonizing with the chaotic layering of Marc’s guitar and bass combo. Energy seeps out of every hit taken by Kevin, which is only complimented by Bryan’s voice, which varies from haunting screams to clean choruses. The Arson choir’s music is reminiscent to the music that shaped their youth. Fans will enjoy the nostalgic melodies coupled with a raw organic sound. With each song pushing the limits of their sound, The Arson Choir is a force that cannot be stopped.
Breakingmind is a Belgian Metal Alternative band formed in June 2015 in Brussels, Belgium. The band's first lineup was composed of David Mersch (vocals), Nermin Jupic (guitar), Jonathan Lhoir (bass) and Florian Usé (drums).
Breakingmind has released a first EP 'Shame is you' on the 8th of April 2016 produced by Kevin Lerminiau.
Due to differences of opinion in order to make evolve the musicality of the band, ᴃreakingᵯind has gone through several lineup changes before setting the current one : David Mersch (vocals), Nermin Jupic (guitar), Kevin Parejo (bass/backing vocals) and Arthur Servaes (drums).
Now, Breakingmind evolve musically through a style similar to nu-metal well shaken with powerful riffs and melodic choruses.
In the first episode of our series Under the Influence, we go from the streets of the Lower East Side all the way to South Korea to examine one of the most distinctive genres to sprout from the concrete of New York City: hardcore. Along the way, we’ll meet with everyone from tattoo shop owners to chefs to government workers—all of whom have been inspired by the teachings at musical meccas like CBGB’s and A7 and found ways to apply the lessons learned from the scene to their own lives. Join us—as well as members of Agnostic Front, Title Fight, Youth of Today, Incendiary, and more—as we explore a world living under the influence of New York Hardcore.
