“Start with a base of modern Metallica
Pour in a cup of Green Day
Stir with the rock n’ roll swagger of AC/DC
Set the crock pot to ‘unbridled enthusiasm’ and let sit until flavors blend”
Zero Magazine, April 2008, describing the up-and-coming band rock band STD
STD started as part of the 2005 Stairway To Stardom Program for Skips Music in Sacramento as a band called Syndrome, where the members were paired with a professional musician/coach. For 6 weeks they wrote, practiced, and ultimatley performed 3 original compositions at a concert venue for family, friends, media and celebrity judges.
After the program was over, 13-year-old Stephen (bass), 16-year-old Thomas (drums) and 15-year-old Dalton (guitar) decided to stick together and convinced their coach, Steve Mahoney, to mentor the band. Steve, a veteran of the music scene, now performs as vocalist for the band. STD has built a steady following since the band’s first show in 2005. They are currently one of the region’s most talked-about groups. The band has graced the stages of many Northern California venues, and is consistently requested by many regional and touring acts. STD is releasing a two-song EP, featuring new guitarist Josh Guild, in both digital and physical formats. The digital versions will also be available on iTunes. The band’s full-length CD, “Spreading The Disease”, met with overwhelming praise and feedback from media and fans alike, and is currently sold online through iTunes and at Dimple Records.
Since the release of their CD, STD has been on a media frenzy, with more on the way.
• STD was nominated for a SAMMIE in 2009 in the category of best hard rock/metal band
• STD was “Artist of the Month” on KRXQ 98 Rock
• STD was featured in the Sacramento News & Review
• The Sacramento Bee Song of The Week was the STD single “Wake Up”
• STD co-hosted the “Blitzkrieg Zone” on KSSU (CSU Sacramento Radio)
• The Antelope News featured STD bassist Stephen Coggins
• STD was nominated for “Best Local Band” on KCRA.COM
• Raginpit Magazine online has a full interview with STD
• ZERO Magazine Artist Spotlight featured STD
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