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KAOS
Metal / Thrash / Hardcore

"KAOS AMONG US ALL"

HAYWARD, California
United States

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Last Login:  10/11/2008
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   KAOS: General Info
Member Since3/14/2005
Band Websitekaosamongus.com
Band MembersJason Darnell (Vocals), Stacey Murray and Kevin Albert (Guitars), Burton Paul (Drums), Jay Figueroa (Bass) Yo mamma ..
InfluencesSlayer
Anthrax
Pantera
Testament
Machine Head
Vio-Lence
DRI
Megadeth
Dark Angel
Mercyful Fate
Metallica
Kreator
Lamb of God
Death Angel
Exodus
too many to list..
Straight BAY AREA old skool round here...
If you want links and history, additional info on KAOS check out our website! You'll find a ton links, the Vault section loaded with old and new flyers. links, pics and other info there!! WWW.KAOSAMONGUS.COM
Sounds LikeKick ass Bay Area Thrash Metal! Check out our website for reviews and more!!
Record LabelRelentless Metal Records
Type of LabelIndie



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   About KAOS
KAOS formed in 1988 amidst a scorching Bay Area metal scene, Hayward California high school buddies, Jason Darnell (drums), Jay Figueroa (bass), Joe Loescher(guitar) and Josh Valdez (vocals) go to work on the bay area with their first release “Demo 88”.

Landing an opening spot at the infamous Hayward Riot Show co-headlined by local metal legends Death Angel and Vio-Lence, the name KAOS was carved into the flesh of the roaring San Francisco Bay Area metal scene.

Their follow up demo, 1989’s “New Creation”, spread like wildfire through word of mouth and fan ‘zines abroad. With 5000 copies in circulation, “New Creation” was held high by metal fans worldwide and is still sought after today.

In 1990, KAOS finds themselves at the peak of the Bay area metal movement. With the addition of second guitarist, Tom Lettier, the band would continue to play show after show supporting some of the biggest acts in metal as well as headlining their own capacity performances.

With their much-anticipated 1991 release “Vivisection”; KAOS marches forward into a dark abysmal bog with so many others of metals greats as the scene is immanently consumed by the new wave of flannel-clad grunge. Soon after, KAOS would part ways with Josh Valdez and Tom Lettier.

With only the strongest will to survive, at a time when fans of the genre had all but turned their back on the Bay Area brand of metal, KAOS would recruit guitarist Stacey Murray and drummer Sean Boyles moving Jason Darnell to front man and vocalist. This would mark the beginning of a new chapter in KAOS history.

KAOS would go on to release several demos through 1995. With all of the major venues gone, no stage left to light and all ages shows becoming a thing of the past, the band would dismantle seeing its members go on to pursue families, carriers and other interests. KAOS would be no more…….

With the turn of the century a spark would ignite a new flame under the San Francisco Bay Area Metal scene. KAOS finds themselves together once again in the form of Jason Darnell, Stacey Murray, Jay Figueroa and Joe Loescher and would quickly release their fist ever full length CD entitled “Vision Beyond”. The music would fall into the hands of local and international press as well as Northern California metal fans with open arms. KAOS would drive forward in promoting “Vision Beyond” with several temporary drummers once again supporting numerous Bay Area greats.

In 2003,drummer Burton Paul would fill the revolving drum position and enter the studio with famed engineer/producer Mark Keaton (Machine Head, Exodus, High on Fire) to record and co-produce their sophomore full length, “Kaos Among Us”. With the sudden departure of Joe Loescher and immediate replacement Keven Albert, the band would commence to storm the bay area with their powerful live performance as well as appearing at the New Jersey Metal Melt Down VI and the Milwaukee Metal Fest XVII supporting acts such as Testament, M.O.D., Death Angel and The Black Dahlia Murder.

The Band would continue to support “Kaos Among Us” through 2005 making and appearance at the “Thrash Against Cancer” benefit concert with Testament, The re-united Laaz Rocket and Vicious Rumors. Soon After KAOS would Team up with Tambre’ Bryant of Relentless Metal Records (Heathen, Warning S.F., Ulysses Siren, Angel Witch) to re-release “Kaos Among Us” to the world in 2006.

The recent events would get KAOS an invitation to the prestigious Tenth anniversary of the Head bangers Open Air in Elmshorn Germany to support Candlemass, Rage and Grim Reaper to name a few. Here KAOS would be medaled the first band in the history of the festival to start a Bay Area style circle pit.

Currently, the band is preparing to release their third full length CD slated to be titled “The Pits of Existence” while continuing to support metal legends like Forbidden, Exodus and Vicious Rumors. Now, more than ever before, this band is ready to march the planet waving the metal flag and bringing their brand of Bay Area metal into every venue they step foot in. KAOS is among us. KAOS among us all.

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UROCKON





Oct 9 2008 10:14 PM

Thanks for being a friend of www. urockon.
com
Nevuary Promotions





Oct 9 2008 1:18 AM

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Mario's Metal Mania





Oct 8 2008 9:08 PM

Presale MARIO’S METAL MEETING II (www. mariosmetalmania. com) started already so hurry up to get your tickets! It will be a blast!!!

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Place & date of this happening:
The 9th of November at the 013 venue, Tilburg, The Netherlands.
Please check out the 013 website for more details.
Entrance; just 13 Euro !!


www. mariosmetalmania. com
www. 013. nl

- VICIOUS RUMORS (USA)
- WOLF (Sweden)
- SHADOWKEEP (UK)
- ARCTIC FLAME (USA)
- COURAGEOUS (Germany)



Please spread the news!!

Greetings, cheers & hope to see/meet you all overthere!
Mario van Dooren
LARRY'S EVIL TWIN ® (BONELESS RECORDS)





Oct 7 2008 8:59 PM

ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN SOON...

OHIO BASED FOUL STENCH
AND CALIFORNAIS OWN SKITZO
TEAM UP FOR A SPLIT LIMITED RELEASED 7" VINYL! THIS WILL BE A GREEN PUKE / PUS COLORED VINYL RELEASE.
TRACKS ARE AS FOLLOWS

SKITZO:
1. SKITZOID (UNRELEASED)
2. HOUSE OF DEMENTIA

FOUL STENCH:
1 SKULL FUK'D
2. INARD SPIRIT
3. FUK HEAD

5 BRUTAL TRACKS TOTAL NEVER BEFORE RELEASED ON VINYL...
LOOKING FOR A RELEASE NEAR THANKSGIVING 2008.

MORE TO COME SOON...

BAND INFO:

FOUL STENCH:
http://profile. myspace. com/index. cfm?fuseaction=user. viewprofile&friendid=25781543

SKITZO:
http://profile. myspace. com/index. cfm?fuseaction=user. viewprofile&friendid=7646592&MyToken=f45cd04e-fcc7-47ff-aec7-9dfdbf36d8b6

BONELESS RECORDS
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Bands4Bands





Oct 4 2008 5:20 PM

Slinkyminx





Oct 3 2008 4:23 PM

You bitches are lookin' sooo team fuschia! What a bunch of hotties looking sooo sheksheee when they rock out! Good times at Slim's with Kev strippin' :-D xoxo Gentlemen!
Show Of Force - GUITAR PLAYER WANTED!





Oct 1 2008 7:25 AM

Thanx for the add!!

Show Of Force - Debut MCD
Out soon on Warcity Records!!!

The Gnostic





Sep 22 2008 11:19 PM

Hey get a hold of me Jason!! I would be stoked to get you a show up here in Chico if thats a possibility
The savage





Sep 21 2008 3:15 PM

From the Slim's show. More to come of course

http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=iWX8kmWFptE
~*Debborah*~ AKA~*MC MUSE~*





Sep 17 2008 11:13 PM

Thankyou :o)
stop by anytime
KEEP THRASHIN!
~*Debborah*~ AKA~*MC MUSE~*





Sep 17 2008 11:03 PM

WEll lets hope so!
I talked to several people in the crowde that night and they really dug you guys....keep up the good music....lemme know if your ever out in Arizona and I'll be sure to catch a show :O)
Machine Gun Kelleen, the Myspace dollface.





Sep 16 2008 9:57 PM

Really sorry I missed you guys the other night......evryone and their mother was there but me):
dylan





Sep 16 2008 2:45 PM

jason d.you cofused me with another dylan,i am old school dylan,i used to practice dwn at the annex studios with mike masina and kieth,i play drums,so if KAOS ever needs a sick drummer to fill in and what not drop me line,i hope you remember me now brother,peace,i will still help you with the santa rosa show if you want...
† Angel †





Sep 15 2008 11:49 PM

Thank You ♥
~*Debborah*~ AKA~*MC MUSE~*





Sep 15 2008 11:43 PM

Thanks for ROCKIN us with FORBIDDEN at SLIMS!
Hell yeah homies!
dylan





Sep 14 2008 3:59 PM

KAOS,it was so good to see you guys friday,if you need help with the santa rosa show let me know and i will drop you my digits brothers,awakened by death is on my profile page,thanks and salutes...
dylan





Sep 12 2008 7:04 PM

KAOS IS AMONG US,it is FORBIDDEN to miss this show!!!
Slinkyminx





Sep 9 2008 10:53 PM

So gentlemen- I'm looking quite forward to seeing you all this Friday.... :-)
Zach





Sep 9 2008 1:21 AM

!OMG! "Pits of existence" just melted my face off!! Super Fuckin Awsome!! Skull faced with metal fingers pointed to the sky! KAOS Rulez
Insinnerator





Sep 6 2008 5:37 PM

Those new songs are wicked!!!
Zach





Sep 5 2008 6:30 AM

I need to make down to the Bay area. Would love to see you guys thrash in person.
Can't wait for the new stuff! Metal Rulez!!!
THIRTEEN WARS





Sep 2 2008 4:00 PM