ivet formed in late 1995 with an overnight wildfire chemistry, quickly resulting in a series of regional club appearances, which have contributed to the band's current momentum in becoming a sought-after name in the local original music scene. ivet consists of:
Frank Silver - Vocals, Guitar
Mike Roberts - Guitar, Vocals
Scott Ensign - Bass
Mark Grabowski - Drums
Evidenced by live performances which have been described as "tense" and "moody", the band's sound is an introspective, emotional one. The news-of-our-world content of ivet's songs chronicle the trials of adolescence, as experienced in a broken post-industrial city. Musically, the band's sound is that of a testosterone-driven, hard-hitting machine, tempered by a self-analytical sensitivity. This sensitive quality manifests itself in the form of compelling vocal harmonies with a touch of melancholy and despair. This dissatisfied melodic stance in further fueled by brooding, desolate lyrics...
Ivet garnered two major label offers off the success of their second release ‘sickhouse’. That release shot up the national CMJ Charts, peaking in the top 100! Profiles in Alternative Press and Jersey Beat Magazine, a cover story and picture in Unsung Hero Magazine, song usage by Fox Racing Video and ESPN, and two Warped Tour performances kept ivet in the spotlight this past year!
Now embarking on their third full-length release titled ‘subsequent losses’, ivet plans to hit the road in support of this anticipated release. Sharing the stage with ivet have been Jerry Cantrell, Nickelback, Godsmack, Papa Roach, Henry Rollins,The Deftones, and many others. ivet has showcased at CMJ, Millenium, IMF, BOMB, and Undercurrents. ‘failure boy’ ivet’s first cd release, took ‘Album of the Year’ honors from commercial alternative station WENZ-FM.
Thanx for the add. It's good to see you guys are still doing it. My first rock show ever was "ivet" @ Pyatt Street Down Under and the reason I wanted to start a band. In later years, I ended up working with Frank and Mark @ Airborne. Hope you guys are doing okay. Later.
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