The Genocya entity was formed in April of 2002 by Cadillac metallers Rick Leusby and Kris Smith on guitars and Michigan metal legend Tim Sever (Production Grey, Wind of the Black Mountians) on drums. The guys recruited vocalist Randy Belden to a short-lived tenure and followed with the addition of scene stalwart and general good-guy Jim Albrecht on bass. Belden’s departure followed soon after, making way for mic shredding, homicidal misanthrope Jeff Keech in mid 2003. Later that year, the guys headed into the studio to record and 8 song demo, The Strangling Ritual . In early 2004, Leusby decided to pursue other ventures. Filling his spot was the thrashin’ Dutchman, Brad van Staveren (Cavalcade, Rosemary, Samaira) adding to the band his curious character, live intensity and the signature stomp. With this line up, Genocya found a new excitement about playing music, spending the next 2 years playing nearly every venue in Michigan and northern Ohio, including opening for national acts like Overkill, Anthrax, Deicide, Cattle Decapitation, Neuraxis, and Into Eternity. Then, in May of 2006, founding member Kris Smith left to tackle other life interests and to focus on strictly studio work. In July, Dave Peterman (Satyrasis) was brought in to fill Smith’s rather large shoes, bringing with him a hearty dedication, and host of new perspectives.
The band charged on with newfound vigor, working on new material and making its first venture to Chicago. The good times were again short lived, as founding member and sound pillar, Tim Sever, decided to leave the band in April 2007 to concentrate on his family. After an arduous 6 months of searching, Genocya finally found new life with drummer Jake Bryan (Year 200X, Summer Dying, Prevalent Dreams, Churchill Downs). After roughly a year of inactivity(aside from a couple shows & the writting of new material) due to conflicting work schedules, etc, the band mutually parted ways with Jake and Tim Sever returned to the fold to give Genocya the backbone and soul that always existed while he was in the band. Genocya now continues as it always has, creating Metal for the sheer enjoyment of it and having fun with their fellow bands. The band is currently rehearsing for their as-yet untitled debut album, due out in late 2008.
Thanx for the appreciation and continued support! It will be great to see Genocya back in action..it's been too long. Best of success in the studio! -Nachtzehrer-
New song posted. Let us know what ya think. Im missin Michigan lately. What I wouldnt give to be opening up for Genocya in that little bar south of Grand Rapids. You guys probably dont remember but Rick does. Oh drunken times,drunken times!
Greetings from LAUD PRODUCTIONS. Our new Michigan studio is almost ready. We are offering some special package deals this fall to introduce everybody to our new place. Our per song pricing includes tracking in Lansing, and mixing through our beautiful Trident console in Orlando. Check out the LauD page for rates and availability. It will be good to be recording in Michigan again. Check it out!!! Tim
Brutal Hails from Brazil!! How are you?New video is available from MADNESS!Keep in touch!!!Stay Metal!!!The true Madness is just beginning...hahahahhhhhaa
Thanks for the kind words in the bio.. I still play, just don't have as much time to gig. I hope to hear more new shit and more to follow.. grab the world by the balls
