Biography:
Symetrica is a progressive metal band from Montebello, California, formed in 2005. Going through a variety of incarnations dating back to 2004, Symetrica developed a style of progressive metal incorporating elements of power metal and classical music. Since the band’s inception, the band has received praise for both the quality of their composition and their impressive live performances. While the band members are still very young, they all possess impressive technical prowess and songwriting abilities, and are sure to be a driving force in the evolution of progressive metal in years to come.
History:
Symetrica’s roots can be traced back to 2004, when friends Jason Castillo and Zach Calderon formed Virtuoso, an instrumental metal band. The band’s style was heavily influenced by neoclassical music, reflecting the interest of the members, and would serve as a basis for many of their future musical endeavors. Complemented by a drummer, the two would take their first steps towards working in a band situation and begin to shape the musical vision that would become Symetrica one year later. Virtuoso never was able to find a permanent bass player or singer, however, and the band eventually disbanded as Calderon’s interests began to stray from the neoclassical genre.
Undeterred, Castillo decided to form a new band, Kataphract, this time with a more complete lineup. Joined by the drummer he had worked with in the Virtuoso days, Castillo recruited a bass player, and this time, also a singer, in the form of Andrew Valencia, who Virtuoso had previously tried unsuccessfully to enlist. After encountering difficulty in finding a keyboard player, the band decided to add a second guitarist instead. The band then began to practice intensely to develop their skills, but it soon became apparent that a change of drummer would be necessary for Kataphract to continue. After months of searching, Denny Ramirez, who had impressed Castillo with his skills almost 3 year earlier, was contacted, and became a member of the band. The same year would see three more lineup changes, the entry of Eddie Garcia as bassist, the departure of the band’s second guitarist, and the return of Calderon as keyboard player. This lineup would eventually change its name to become Symetrica.
The continuously evolving musical taste and knowledge of Symetrica’s members would drive the band in a variety of different directions. While the music of Virtuoso was characterized primarily by the neoclassical metal genre, Kataphract introduced power metal elements into the band’s sound. Symetrica would go on to pick up where Kataphract left off and slowly take the band in the distinctly progressive direction it is heading today. Armed with a history in the neoclassical and power metal genres as well as a strong interest in progressive music, Symetrica began to write songs and play local shows in their native Montebello. 2006 would see the recording of their first song, “In Demise”, which offered a glimpse at the band’s burgeoning songwriting ability. In 2007, however, the culmination of the work undertaken during the previous three years was realized with the band’s first appearance at a major venue, the release of their first full-length demo, “And The World Was Blind”, and their victory at the 2007 Montebello Battle of the Bands. The band would also, for the first time, open for international acts such as Kamelot and Epica.
The beginning of 2008 saw the addition of new bassist Tim Chiachetti, replacing Garcia who parted ways with the band in the closing days of 2007. As determined as ever, Symetrica are working on writing and recording new material to be released this year, as well as planning their return to the stage, with their first shows already booked. With so many new projects and coming off the heels of last year’s breakthrough, it is difficult to think that 2008 will be anything but a great year for Symetrica.
Releases:
Demos:
In Demise (2006)
And The World Was Blind (2007)
Members:
Jason Castillo – Guitar and Backing Vocals (2004-)
Andrew Valencia – Lead Vocals (2005-)
Zach Calderon – Keyboards (2004, 2005-)
Tim Chiachetti – Bass (2007-)
Denny Ramirez – Drums (2005-)
Former Members:
Eddie Garcia – Bass (2005-2007)
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power metal vocalis and lead fuitarist looking for : VIOLINIST,.BASS PLAYER ,FLUTE PLAYER,AND GUITARIST AND KEY BOARDIST!!
OUR MISSION IS TO BE POWER/FOLK METAL FRST EVER BAND IN LOS ANGELES.
WE ARE MANAGED "YES REAL BAND MANAGER" WE HAVE CONNECTIONS IN THE METAL WORLD!
AGES MUST BE (14-21) AT LEAST AND HAVE TRANSPORTATION AND BE ABLE TO PRACTISE ASAP!!!!.... AND WHANTING TO PLAY POWER METAL!..
WE ARE A VERY SERIOUS BAND AND PLAN ON MAKING IT BIG AND POWERFULL!...........
INFLUENCES: RHAPSODY (OF FIRE) MAGO de OZ HELLOWEEN HAMMERFALL SONATA ARCTICA DRAGONFORCE ENSIFERUM ALESTORM EDGUY AND OF COURSE DRAGONS,WIZARDS,KNIGHTS AND PIRATES!!!!...
PLEASE MAKE SHURE THAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PLAY ASAP........
AND HAVE TRANSPORTATION CAR/METRO/SUPERHERO FLYING ECT... WHAT EVERS IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW YOU GET HERE AS LONG YOU ARE AT PRACTISE!!!!!!
THANK YOU:
JAIME,DUQUE THE CURLS OF LOS ANGELES AND POWER METAL!!!!!!
well very high pitch vocals of course ;)
hmmm. well our "Mission" is to be the first ever Folk/Power/Pirate metal :
like a mixture of rhapsody with Mago de Oz and helloween and Alestorm and Tierra santa!
the lyrciks i talk about our about magic,wizards,kinghts,battle. an...... not only that but aboute,galaxy,space and how we are finishing what we have created, and about History stuff like : the oddysey,mayans,aztecs,atlantis,el dorado,and many more ! im trying to combine one big Legazy and make it in to a CD we our fans can enjoy every thing and know that all is not the same but very magicals what i say is this"Why talk about the real life we are going to live it tommorow" and thats some thing strong!
for Guitar and Drums an...... very Folk tunes and Heavy at the same time thats why i would like to have a key board player and i
I remember seeing you guys back with Kamelot in September.
And, if I didn't say then, you guys are really, really, good. And you all are top rate musicians, no joke...it's a shame that prog bands don't get more attention that they deserve, everyone is too busy with the mainstream metal scene, it seems. :(
I'm writing for news! I'm glad to announce that I'm the new singer of the Gothic Metal band "Seven Dark Eyes"! We have an excellent understanding, so I'm sure that working together will be amazing!
The new album "Across Oneiric Lands", produced by the Label "Underground Symphony", will be soon available in stores!
The vocals in the album have been recorded by Chiara, so we will soon upload also some tracks performed by me! :) Keep in touch!!!
See you at our next live!
Monica ---------------------------------- Ciao a tutti!
Scrivo per mettervi al corrente di una novità! Sono felice di annunciare il mio ingresso ufficiale nella Gothic Metal band "Seven Dark Eyes"! Abbiamo già un'ottima intesa e sono certa che questo sia solo l'inizio di una fantastica collaborazione!
Il nuovo album "Across Oneiric Lands", prodotto e distribuito dalla Label "Underground Symphony", sarà presto disponibile nei negozi!
Le voci nell'album sono di Chiara, la precedente cantante, quindi a breve metteremo on-line anche qualche brano cantato dalla sottoscritta! ;) Restate in contatto!!!
Nel frattempo vi aspettiamo ai nostri prossimi live!
Hey wassup dudes, hows it been?? whens the next show? We got our line-up together and are ready to start playing shows, if you know of any shows we can play at, let us know. Peace!
whats up dudes check it out. REJOICE FOR THE MIGHTY BAL SAGOTH ARE RETURNING TO THE STATES FOR A SINGLE SHOW!!!! Yes, Bal Sagoth; the very same Bal Sagoth that Dave Macintosh of Dragonforce hails from.
To commemorate this grand event, there will be a power metal, progressive metal, black, death, and thrash metal festival HERE in SAN PEDRO.
However, we are in need of bands to join us in this celebration of TRUE FUCKING HEAVY METAL!!!!
If you're interested, please contact elsyium located on our top freinds.
damm man that sucx u guys didnt get to finsh ur set at that show, ur singer is fucken tight, i heard he threw up on my drummers hi hat haha crazy ass show ....
heres the vid and pix we took sorry the punk bands were lagging it and you guys didnt play till like two hours after your time hope you guys are doing well after that whole teargas fake bullets inncedent i heard they were the same cops who were beating on newsreporters at macarthur park for that immigration protest anywho from what you guys played you owned it too bad commerce couldnt handle it lol enjoy the vid =D
Hey guys, it was great seeing you guys play for as long as it was, it was great! For the many who had not yet heard your music, were very impressed.. Anyhow.. it was infact bullshit and the "true defenders of freedom" really took all of our basic freedoms away that night.. Keep up the musical excellence and you guys are yet to shine.. all be well.
