Conflict of Interest was formed in the spring of 2003 by singer Mike Stanley. In an effort to bring live metal music back to Las Vegas, COI hit the streets to play local venues and establish themselves as a staple in the Vegas scene. After years of writing, recording, and touring, COI released their first demo to the masses in 2005. Received with enthusiastic ears, the songs are still beloved by the fans who to this day sing out every word with Stanley onstage.
In a search for more serious musicians with the same goals, Stanley recruited seasoned lead guitarist Ryan Puskarich. Puskarich brought his solid guitar style and disciplined work ethic to begin the search with Stanley for the remainder of COI.
Shortly after the addition of Puskarich, rhythm guitarist Justin Adler was added. Justin’s background with local heavy metal bands brought a darker, more underground feel to the COI writing dynamic.
After a seemingly endless search for the right drummer, an answer appeared in the form of Andrew Stork. Mainly influenced by progressive metal and hardcore music, Stork brings the much needed double bass driven back beats to the COI sound.
Finally one position remained to be filled, and bassist Lukas Golson stepped in to fill out the rhythm section. Growing up on jazz, funk, and rock, Golson adds interesting flavor to the already diverse sound of COI.
Now complete, COI has been hitting the city of Las Vegas with unmatched power. With melodic interludes, explosive lighting, and a nonstop stage show, COI has already begun winning new fans over, and retaining the veterans. With the release of their 2009 Demo, COI is poised to take their music to listeners across the country.
I wanted to come last night but the boyfriend had a show at the cheyenne last night! I swear I will make it out to another show one day!!! :) I was gonna come tonight but Im not an acoustic person...Love u guys!!!!!
congratulations conflict on tonights show. the show was fuckin awsome. me and my grrl was too tired to go to the after party. too much yelling and me doing my warcry. me and my grrl was getting down, moshing all kinds for that show. like i said congratulations again conflict, you diserve it for the phenomenal performance. five stars, vegas' best!
hey guys!! u guys were hella rokin it yesterday nite! woooohooooooo!!! we hella luv your musik! and THANX ALOT FOR THE SIGN T-SHIRT & FOR THE GROUP PIX..... WE REALY THANK ALL OF U, SOO CANT WAIT TILL NOV. THE 6TH. TO BE ROKKIN AGAIN!! WOOOOP WOOPPPP!! LOL TAKE CARE!
yo what up conflict, im returning to las vegas after a long mutha fuckin time im returning. so ill hit chu up to get yo new merch and send it back here to new mexico. see you soon
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DONT MENTION IT! ITS MY PLEASURE THANX TO MY FRIEND LEEANN TOLD ME 'BOUT U GUYS AND U GUYS WERE SOOOOOOO AWSOME!! I LOVED UR GUYS MUSIK ORALES ILLL SOOOO BE THERE ON SUNDAY AUG. 23RD. FO SHO!!!
I wanted to come last night but the boyfriend had a show at the cheyenne last night! I swear I will make it out to another show one day!!! :) I was gonna come tonight but Im not an acoustic person...Love u guys!!!!!
hey guys!!
SOO CANT WAIT TILL NOV. THE 6TH. TO BE
ORALES ILLL SOOOO BE THERE ON SUNDAY AUG. 23RD.