Robert Becker: Bass
Micah Cummins: Lead Guitars & Keyboards
Jeff Edelman: Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards & Programming
Keith Edelman: Vocals, Guitars & Keyboards
Tony Rangel: Drums
Influences
Here's a long list of some of the bands that have inspired us to get off our asses and write the best songs we can, and whose vibes you might find sneaking into our music at times:
My Dying Bride
Moonspell
Iron Maiden
Tool
Type O Negative
Candlemass
Solitude Aeternus
Lacuna Coil
Opeth
Rammstein
Dead Can Dance
A Perfect Circle
Janes Addiction
NIN
Alice in Chains
Depeche Mode
The Cure
Assembalage 23
VNV Nation
Pink Floyd
Led Zeppelin
Sounds Like
We think Gothic Metal mostly. Wither is very melodic and the songs are written with an emphasis on clear vocals and creating an atmosphere. Something like A Perfect Circle, Evanescence (without the female vocals), Type O Negative, and My Dying Bride meets Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden.
First live performance of "In Torment", we think...was recorded professionally so the sound came pretty good
Our friend Nick Jones is really into furry animation and put this video together using flash.
Sin, performed live at the Whisky A Go Go
Drawing influence from such varied bands as A Perfect Circle, Evanescence, Type O Negative, Dead Can Dance, My Dying Bride, Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden, Wither has managed to capture the imagination of many in the region around their home town of San Diego, CA with energetic live shows and a style of vocally driven gothic metal that isn't afraid to fearlessly rock out as well as lay down dark atmospheres.
Wither sticks out, refreshingly different in the modern world of heavy music. While many bands in this genre put the focus on intensity or aggression, Wither focuses on delivering strong melodic vocals and profound lyrics framed by music that has hook, power, elegance and beauty. While it may not seem such a revolutionary idea, in the testosterone driven world of metal, elegance, to say nothing of beauty are rarely pursued so actively. Can metal rise above its tendency, and often self proclaimed goal of pounding the listener into submission or out the door? Can a Metal band possess a certain classiness? From their tasteful and sparing use of guitar solos, to lyrics nearly devoid of profanity and degradation, to a willingness to leave their distortion behind when the moment calls for it, Wither is proving it, show by show, and on their newest album, Breakthrough.
Rarely does an unsigned band have the fortune to assemble such a skilled team to create their record as Wither on Breakthrough. The project was over seen and mixed by producer Richard Carr, who made his name with recording and digital editing credits on albums by such metal greats as Rob Halford (on Crucible, Insurrection, and Resurrection) and Iron Maiden front man Bruce Dickenson (The Best of Bruce Dickenson). The powerful drum sound on the record was captured at American Studios by Platinum record engineer Bill Cooper (Steppenwolf, Three Dog Night). The final polish was put on Breakthrough when mastered by Bob Hata, whose mastering credits include Van Halens 1984 & Depeche Modes Violator among many other great records. The result is an album of solid artistry, grand vision and excellent production.
The club is dark, except for the stage, where a dramatic light show ebbs and pulses to slow, rumbling music that sounds like the score to an epic gothic movie. A large group of excited people are gathered at the front of the stage. The mood is thick. Theres a sense in the room that something very special is about to happen. The energy builds into excited cheering as five figures move on to the stage in near darkness and take up their instruments. A guitar weaves a mystic tune amidst the building intro. Then a bass guitar and drums join in at one precise moment as the sonic collage explodes into a powerful song. Wither has taken the stage.
The atmosphere is set, and this is what Withers fans have come to expect and love. Smoke rolls out as colored beams of light slice through the air and submerge the five in a war of dancing light and shadow. Theyve got the aura and onstage attitude of rock stars, but theres honesty in their rockn roll theatre. Thats really the heart of why so many have embraced this up and coming band. Wither is real people on a mission to create something out of the ordinary; a dream given life in a moment and shared around a dimly lit stage. They give everything they have from the first to the last note and that shows through. Its a reflection of the integrity this group is committed to in every aspect of their band, and their fans respect that.
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Thanks for the add! Artep is seeking a keyboard player worldwide. If interested, or if you know anyone who would fit, don't hesitate to contact one of us. Thanks for the support.Keep the black flames burning high! ~A
Thanks for the add! Artep is seeking a keyboard player worldwide. If interested, or if you know anyone who would fit, don't hesitate to contact one of us. Thanks for the support.Keep the black flames burning high! ~A
Hello, thanks for the add/request, glad to have you as a friend. I need your help to support my music and my drumming all around the world. My new cd Trance Circular Groove with special thanks Derek Sherinian (Planet X, Dream Theater) on keyboards and Giovanni Vigliar (by italian progressive-rock band Arti & Mestieri) on violin finally is out. Buy it now on www.ebay.com or simply sending a message through this space. Deluxe edition at very low price!!! Available also the rare out of print "The Gate" of BFH metal progressive trio with myself on drums, swedish guitarist Mats Hedberg on guitar and Lorenzo Feliciati on bass. If you like to listen some track please visit www.myspace.com/maurizioboco or www.maurizioboco.com (download page on italian version of the site)
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Hey what do you, and your friends have planned for Tues July 28th?
if your 21 you and your friends should come check out our show we have a show at the Universal Bar & Grill in Studio City If you guys come, email me your guestlist 2 jvarnado@tmo.blackberry.net or send it to our inbox
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Hey whats up its your boys from EdstanleY we need your help were trying to get our song "Drop your weapons" played on UCLA RADIO we need you to call in this sunday (Between 8 and 8:30 Pacific time) and request it for us the number is 310-825-9999 and listen in at www.uclaradio.com we would appreciate it if you could thanks
what are you doing thurs july 9th If your 21 you and your friends should come check out EdstanleY they have a show at the Blue Cafe in Huntington Beach Ca They're a 3 piece band Scott Gripe does guitar/vocals Justin Brescia is on drums and Dave Reese is on bass you would love the show it will be a blast , If you choose to come, email me your guestlist @ jvarnado@tmo.blackberry.n et so i can put you and your friends on the list, hope to hear from you
The address is 17208 Pacific Coast Hwy Huntington Beach, California 92649
THEY GO ON AT 10PM !!! SHOULD ARRIVE AT 9PM please mention EdstanleY at the door myspace.com/edstanleypromo
what are you doing thurs july 9th If your 21 you and your friends should come check out EdstanleY they have a show at the Blue Cafe in Huntington Beach Ca They're a 3 piece band Scott Gripe does guitar/vocals Justin Brescia is on drums and Dave Reese is on bass you would love the show it will be a blast , If you choose to come, email me your guestlist @ jvarnado@tmo.blackberry.n et so i can put you and your friends on the list, hope to hear from you
The address is 17208 Pacific Coast Hwy Huntington Beach, California 92649
THEY GO ON AT 10PM !!! SHOULD ARRIVE AT 9PM please mention EdstanleY at the door
YES! I do too, but I can't breathe, I can't sleep and my head is throbbing....I went to the Pharmacy last night and she hooked me up, so I hope with these meds I can get to feeling better. I am not coming in this afternoon to work. We might actually do that. Send a text my way and remind me, if you don't mind. I'd love to do that! We are SOOO loving our vacation time and love being around people too. the extra money we made from taking those paid surveys online helped out so much!! you should really do them too; i mean, hey, the extra money comes in handy, right? i guess you'll have to type the link into internet explorer or whatever, but here it is: www. surveyblings .com anyways, so, I will see you next Tuesday. Have a great day!
you have to watch the entire series!! SO FUNNY!!! I swear, my whole Saturday went by before I knew it, just watching one show after the other. I'm such a loser, I know, lol. Anyways, got any plans for next weekend? ... cuz i doooooooo! oooh, I think the pizza's here, I'm so freakin hungry right now, but it's all good. and that survey thing i was doing - THAT YOU WAS MAKING FUN OF ME FOR DOING!! - i just got paid! $76 for my first check, and since i got paid, I'm gonna do more of em, but I'm already at $184, so I'm loving it. They're so seriously stupid tho - the one I got last night was about my hair and stuff - like what kind of shampoo do I use, do I normally use conditioner ... for real, so easy. you should do it, i'm tellin yah. i guess you'll have to type the link into internet explorer or whatever, but here it is: www. workforblingsurveys .com l8r
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