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Saving my life one mistake at a time...



WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA
United States

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Member Since8/5/2004
Band Websitehttp://www.asysttheband.com
Band MembersDipendra Bagchee, Mike Silva and Vic Rodriguez
InfluencesAlice in Chains, Tool, Iron Maiden, Suicidal Tendancies, Danzig, Black Sabbath, Machinehead, Nirvana, Deftones, Life of Agony, Corrosion of Conformity, Down and Above, The Animals, Metallica, Soundgarden, The Good Life
Sounds LikeTool, Sevendust, Machinehead, Chevelle
Type of LabelMajor


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Destined to Be Damned album art

"Destined to Be Damned" is available at cdbaby.com and iTunes.

The barren, distilled pictures that Asyst paints with their album "Destined to be Damned" would lead you to believe that the members are brooding, dark individuals with a lot of anger inside. "Well, that might apply to Vic." Mike Silva, drummer for the band, jokes. In reality, the members of Asyst – which includes Dipendra Bagchee on guitars and Victor Rodriguez on bass – are just good friends that enjoy making music together. "We don't take ourselves too seriously, we like to have fun and joke around a lot. We're all big jokers." Dipendra says.

Why then, did they choose such a dark title? "We picked the album title after looking at what common themes the songs on the album had." Vic explains. "We've all been through a lot these past two years, so we've had a lot of personal experiences to pull from for inspiration." The anthem "Gone" speaks to the loss of a friend to other priorities. "Lilith" talks of that moment your life flashes before your eyes in a motorcycle crash. They also address other issues on the album, including alcoholism, war and infidelity.

Asyst takes their influences from a wide span of artists, from the classic thrash of Metallica to the electronic beats of The Prodigy to the country/blues of Johnny Cash and it shows in the diversity of their sound. The haunting title track is almost completely electronic while "Broken Glass" is razor edged metal. "We don't want to get pigeon-holed into one sound", Dipendra states, "our taste in music constantly changes, and the music we've been writing lately reflects that. We really concentrated on the lyrics and song writing this time."

Their versatility shows in their live show as well. Asyst has played with bands in all genres, from death and black metal to indie rock and punk, and gets a great response from all types of audiences. "We've even played a couple hip-hop shows where we were the only rock band", Vic grins, "it was great – we love getting people out of their comfort zones and turning them on to us. It's all about getting one fan at a time."

On stage, you may notice the distinct lack of a front man. In fact, all of them take turns on the lead vocals, with the other members often incorporating two and three part harmonies to the songs. "We typically write the song first, then we figure out who's going to get stuck singing it." Dipendra laughs. The chemistry is incendiary on stage, the fire is lit in their eyes as they ignite the audience. "Playing live is what we live for." Mike says, with the others nodding in agreement.

Asyst is already working on new material for their next recording. They will be playing shows throughout the year to promote "Destined to be Damned" and build on their growing fan base.


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Jun 29 2009 7:15 AM

Thanks for the add!

Saving the world, one rock song at a time...

D U C T T A P E D A T E

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May 2 2009 5:54 AM

heeeeyyy!!!
razorhoof





Jun 5 2009 8:56 PM

hope you can make it out to our first Santa Cruz appearance. we intend to crush.

http://www.myspace.com/razorhoofband
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The Blue Lagoon - 923 Pacific Ave. Santa Cruz

Friday June 12th - 9:00pm - ages 21+ - $5.00
razorhoof





May 29 2009 5:05 PM

hope to see you there.......


SATURDAY 05/30/2009 06:30 PM
Building E w/Miseria, The Wrath, The Stakes, The Warren Commission, Razorhoof
285 East Alisal Street, Salinas, California 93901
Cost: $6.00 - ALL AGES
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SUNDAY 05/31/2009 06:30 PM
Building E w/Miseria; Geryon; Hysteria, Razorhoof
285 East Alisal Street, Salinas, California 93901
Cost: $6.00 - ALL AGES
http://www.myspace.com/singmisery
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May 20 2009 4:25 PM

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YOUR MUSIC OLYMPICKS 2009





Jun 23 2009 8:29 PM

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May 1 2009 7:33 AM

Hello to everyone reading this,
There will be a concert at Giovane's in North Salinas on Mai 9, 2009. Giovane's address is 348 San Juan Grade Rd, Salinas Ca. 93906. It will be from 7:00 to 10:30p.m. We have Trusting Lucy playing a set first, then we will play a set, then Dennis Murphy's Band (Grammy nominated bassist from Acoustic Alchemy) will end the evening and conduct the raffle. We are raffling off a Daisy Rock Heartbreaker Guitar (the older 3's endorser), and other items from Wise Music and Mario De La Cruz Drumsticks and Cymbals, and free dinner tickets from Giovane's. It will be a family environment and kids are welcome. Please let us know if you can come at wendy@gritsworld.com (and please add to confirm any guests that you'll bring) because the invite list has to be kept updated (Giovane's is a quaint restaurant that only fits about 250 people packed) and we want to make sure everyone we invite gets in before the public arrives! It should turn out to be a fun time and a great show with great family, friends, food and wine for the adults!
Mr. Grits of The Sledge Grits Band
razorhoof





Apr 22 2009 10:25 PM

Hope see you there....

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Monday April 27th - 9:00pm $3.00 ages 21+
Monterey Live
414 Alvarado St. Monterey, CA
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Apr 24 2009 10:57 PM

Hey, we hope everyone can make it to our show at Moe's Alley on Tuesday April 28th. It's a double bill with Still Time from San Luis Obispo, and they rock the house! The show starts at 9pm. See you there!
PIRANHA RECORDZ - VENICE CA.





Apr 28 2009 3:27 AM

THANX FROM PIRANHA RECORDZ
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Apr 12 2009 8:14 PM

hey guys!! we are playin at the crows nest this thursday. we need all the bodies we can get! if u show we will deliver!!
The Dead Ringers





Apr 7 2009 7:57 AM

THE DEAD RINGERS-THURSDAY APR 16TH@THE CROW'S NEST. ITS THE SANTA CRUZ MUSIC OLYPICS. WE DONT HAVE MUCH OF A SANTA CRUZ DRAW, WE NEED ALL THE HELP WE CAN GET.
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Mar 28 2009 10:26 PM

yo it was super awesome playin with you guys last night! would be stoked to do it again! have fun!!
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Mar 30 2009 11:48 PM

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Mar 23 2009 4:33 PM

Howdy! Dani Paige Band and Night Sweat play Monterey Live this Friday, March 27 at 9:00pm. The bar will be doing DPB-themed drink specials. Hope to see you there!
razorhoof





Mar 16 2009 10:25 PM

Saturday March 21st 9:00pm $5.00 ages 21+

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638 Wave St. Monterey, CA.
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Mar 9 2009 5:31 PM

Greetings from your new Salinas bros.
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Mar 9 2009 8:31 PM

hi guys. Just a quik message to let everbody know that i am offering band website design for $100 right now to help build up my portfolio. If you are interested in having a website set up for your band then feel free to get in contact to discuss it. thanks
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Mar 1 2009 6:12 PM

whats up brothers! great shows this weekend! you guys are fucken excellent- even with that wanker you have playing bass! all of you are great musicians.

Lets do it again!
Blood Print!

MIKE!!!! Mike!!!!!!
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Mar 2 2009 5:55 PM

My staff told me you guys really brought it. I listened to most of your CD last night at Jasons house. Good stuff, I definately would like to bring you out on some more shows, but we'll get a nice local/mixed line-up happening to give you more audience + more cashola. Timmy
The Dead Ringers





Jan 27 2009 9:45 PM

HARD ROCK AND HEAVY METAL COVERS AT CARBONE'S!! 214 Lighthouse ave. in Monterey this Friday Jan 30th.

The Dead Ringers will rock the house all night long with heavy hits from AC/DC, Led Zepplin, System of a Down, Metallica, Guns-N-Roses, Alice in Chains, zztop, Megadeth and more!

pool/darts/smoking patio/great drink prices/no cover charge!
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Jan 8 2009 7:54 AM

Thanks for the add Asyst!
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Dec 17 2008 5:13 AM

The Sledge Grits Band
Merry Christmas and have a great week! Come and see us soon!
Keiko, Kariel, Mimi and Bo-pah (i drum.)
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Dec 17 2008 1:15 AM

Thanks for the add!
The Sledge Grits Band -Musical Soul Food


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Jan 5 2009 6:18 AM

Hello guys, We are performing on 1/10 at 4:45 at The Real Guitar Hero's at Wise Music in Downtown. We would very much like it if y'all came and brought your friends and family's, we're sure you will enjoy yourselves!
Keiko, Kariel, Mimi and Bo-pah Sledge
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