ARAPYMA

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ALL FOR WHAT

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Released: Jan 1, 2006

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ALL FOR WHAT
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THE EYE
3:38
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LINING YOUR POCKETS
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Champ DEMO
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FOR YOUR FRIENDS
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Genre: Hardcore / Metal / Punk
Location Cincinnati, Ohio, US
Profile Views: 20791
Last Login: 1/5/2010
Member Since 10/19/2005
Website www.arapyma.com
Type of Label Major
Bio
By Ezra Waller From the guitarmonies and galloping drums of the instrumental opener, it's apparent that Arapyma's music is rooted in Adam Curry-era Headbanger's Ball. The nine tracks that follow are characterized by outstanding individual contributions that add up to a visceral Punk-Metal blitz. Leading the charge, Rob Tewes fronts the band with commanding, guttural intensity. His aggro lyrics are appropriately paired with delivery that recalls recent Bruce Dickinson (scream-free) with a splash of Lemmy. Matt Taylor's lead guitar provides the second wave, brandishing a refined style that dips heavily into both Blues and Neo-Classical territory, similar to the formula that has carried Zakk Wylde's career into its third decade. The importance of Taylor's balance of technical prowess and tasteful playing cannot be overstated, particularly on the tracks with shifting intensity, such as "Lining Your Pickets" and "The So-Called Innocent." Bringing up the rear is the thundering third column of bassist Jonathan Powers and drummer Mark Taylor. From the frenetic pace of "The Eye" and the Kill 'Em All-inspired "Caught" to the molasses grind of "So Pure," the pair consistently provides a rock-solid platform from which Arapyma launches their ballistic assaults. Finally, Chris Schmidt's crunchy production is the ideal conduit to get the band's blistering intent to the listener in all its ear-shredding glory. But the most impressive aspect of Victory or Death is that it is melodic and accessible enough to be enjoyed by an audience wider than fans of British Metal, who are obviously going to devour it. (EW) HEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUY THE CD NOW!!!!! go to www.cdbaby.com/cd/arapyma IMMEDIATELY!!!!! .. .... I edited my profile with ..Thomas Myspace Editor V3.6..! ....
Members
Rob- Guitars, Vocals; Matt- Guitars; Jon- Bass; Darran- Drums and Percussion
Influences
ARAPYMA proudly lends it's endorsement to the following ass kickers: Anthrax, Strung Out, Metallica, Pennywise, Priest, Norma Jean, Sabbath, Megadeth, Dusty Jones, Guns n' Roses, Pulley, Pantera, Thrice, Opeth, Maiden, The United States Marine Corps, Pennywise, Arch Enemy, Snapcase, Exodus, BoySetsFire, Clutch, BLS, The Third Special Forces Group, Rage, Johnny Cash, Rebel Meets Rebel, In Flames, Killswitch Engage, Coheed, COC, JD Schaeffer, Damageplan, Propaghandi, 7 Seconds, Black Flag, A7X, John Lee Hooker, Rise Against, Damone, Scott White, AIC, NOFX, Flotsam and Jetsam, Slayer, Shadows Fall, Lamb of God, The 2s Butcher Clan, Dillinger Escape Plan, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Black Tractor, Wrecked, Tres Diablos, Chris Shouse, Belt-Fed Smallarms, ...and a veritable plethora of other such noises...
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