SOME YEARS AGO WE RECORDED SEVERAL COVER SONGS FOR THE RELEASE OF TRIBUTE ALBUMS BY A COUPLE OF LABELS. HERE'S A FEW OF THEM, HOPE YA DIG AND COMMENT THAT S**T!!!
In 1994, the two remaining members of prominent
Los Angeles thrash band PSYCHOSIS formed the original lineup of PROTOTYPE.
Kragen Lum (guitar) and Vince Levalois (vocals, guitar), together with a new
drummer and bassist, recorded three of their newest compositions for their
highly acclaimed "Seed" demo. Critics worldwide have praised "Seed" as one of
the top metal recordings available, even referring to it as a benchmark for
today's aggressive/melodic progressive metal.
After extensive club appearances in support of "Seed," Lum and Levalois
reentered the studio in 1997 to record their independent CD "Cloned," which
again received international critical and fan acclaim. This session marked the
first collaboration with new drummer Pat Magrath, formerly of Edel America
Records act Killing Culture. Bassist Kirk Scherer joined PROTOTYPE in 1999. His
solid rhythm and songwriting abilities completing the band's former lineup.
Having parted ways with Magrath in 2002, PROTOTYPE is collaborating with session
drummers and seeking a permanent replacement.
PROTOTYPE has and continues to support today's most renowned metal acts. The
band has previously shared live billing with FATES WARNING, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD,
DEATH, HAMMERFALL, NEVERMORE, MERCYFUL FATE, ENTOMBED, EXODUS, FLOTSAM AND
JETSAM, MORBID ANGEL and GRIP INC., among many others. These professional
collaborations have provided the experience and knowledge needed to excel both
on and off the stage.
Based in Los Angeles, PROTOTYPE continues to push the boundaries of metal's
status quo. Throughout the years, the Lum/Levalois songwriting team has produced
some of the most innovative progressive/aggressive music in the worldwide
underground metal scene. The band breaks the rules of meshing styles without
compromising musical integrity. Their songs boast an array of powerful melody,
progression and passion combined with futuristic overtones, while still
retaining a heavy attitude. Levalois' lyrics poetically and often metaphorically
explore topics of history, humanity and the questioning of one's faith. These
phrasings are honest words derived from personal emotion, conflict and educated
experience, which serve to reinforce the band's drive and musical direction.
The partnership of Lum and Levalois has flourished for more than a decade,
during which time they have developed local, national and international
recognition through extensive club performances and one-on-one communication
with fans and press at home and abroad. PROTOTYPE continues this grass roots
approach to self-promotion by distributing their albums through independent
retailers worldwide, and by securing airplay on U.S., South American and
European radio programs, where they have achieved regular to heavy rotation.
In recent years, they have gained additional notoriety through numerous
successful tribute albums. PROTOTYPE has been invited to record songs from
pioneering metal bands--from Metallica to Rush, Iron Maiden to Testament--for
inclusion on commercially distributed CDs honoring the veteran acts. Their
renditions of these classic metal anthems have attracted a legion of new fans
for their original material. In fact, their versions of Metal Church's
self-titled song and Metallica's "Battery" have held the ..1 position on the
internet metal charts for months on end, averaging over 200 downloads every
week! Similarly, PROTOTYPE'S original recordings and tribute songs dominate the
Progressive and Thrash Metal charts at the high-traffic Mp3.com (RIP) site,
where they are consistently found toping the Progressive Metal and Thrash Metal
charts.
PROTOTYPE's music represents the consummate intersection of
aggressive and progressive song construction, offering a high-energy performance
that showcases exceptional musicianship in compositions that remain
astonishingly melodic.
NEW PROTOTYPE DVD "LIVE AT THE WHISKY 1998" NOW AVAILABLE!!!
PROTOTYPE "LIVE @ THE WHISKY 1998" DVD (NTSC) - $10
90 minutes
Shot LIVE at The Whisky-A-Go-Go on December 5th, 1998 in support of DEATH's "Sound of Perseverance" tour. Recorded after the release of the CLONED CD/EP. Great Quality, multi camera angles...NOT made from a Camcorder!
Bonus materials include two additional live shows and photo archive.
**Please make sure your DVD player can read burned media!
.....Podcast episode 3 is done. If you want to be in one of our podcasts, let us know. .....We have a cool new 60's background. Each month we transform ourselves into something new. Any suggestions? .....Our ringtones are up AND THEY ARE FREE!!!!! .....Can you remix? We're looking for remixes of our songs. If you make one and it's good, it's going in the next episode. ......If you do a cover of one of our songs and shoot a video, we'll post it here on our site. ......We're always looking for creative artwork. ......And as always, if you're able, support us at shows, buy the merchandise, purchase the tracks, and so on. ......p.s. Check out the Fishy Clyde video. We love it.
Hello thanks for the friendship. Hope all is good in the hood and feel free to check out the wonderful little orchestra I have the privilege of playing bass for:myspace. com/daddys_little_secret Mucho löve xx
PROTOTYPE: Thanks for the support! You sure play some, ass kicking, stuff! Very nice, indeed! Keep on rocking! Your new fan, "Mr. Moleman" [dEaD MoLe fIlMs] [Home of "Jen the Stoned Alien & Chipmunk Mike"] ~Saving the universes, one bud at a time!~
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