Mike: Lead Vocal/Guitar,
Scott: Bass/Vocals,
Cal: Lead guitar/Vocals,
Influences
Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Mott the Hoople, David Bowie, Kiss, New York Dolls, AC/DC, AM Gold, Steely Dan, The Police, etc., etc., etc....
Sounds Like
Four people of varied musical influences and diverse personalities coming together to make original music.
'Unchanged band in a changing scene.' Rock songs that kick your ass and make you cry, featuring an over the top version of Mott The Hoople's "All The Young Dudes".
Spirit (2004)
Years Of Static released Spirit in 2004, Contains favorites Miserable, Off In Space, and Make Us Small.
This Is Not a Test... (2000)
Debut Album from Years Of Static, contains the smash hits - Finally and Wearing It Thin.
Rock n Roll provides us addicts with adrenaline inducing highs and soul crushing lows. Years of Static was not only founded on this principle, but thrives on it.
Mike Cristi (Non Fiction) and Scott Mueller (Dog Eat Dog) formed Years Of Static in 2000. Their first album, 'this is not a test...', caught the attention of Modern Records, who signed the group for their follow up, "Spirit", released in 2004. After touring the world with their prior bands, both records showcased a songwriting maturity well beyond their years. From the chugging "Finally" and emotional apogee of "Celebration Song" off their debut to the heartbreak of "Miserable" and full rock assault of "Make Us Small" off "Spirit", Years of Static was determined to make brutally honest music in an era of manufactured pop idols.
In 2005, seemingly by accident, the duo would come to a crossroads. Whilst most of the studio recordings were completed with just Mike and Scott, live work saw them utilizing hired guns and an ever revolving door of session musicians. When their live lead guitarist had a scheduling conflict preventing him from making a gig, Mike called an old friend.
Guitarist Cal Michaels (Vainglorious/Nova Express), a veteran of the NYC rock n roll scene and Mick Ronson fanatic, was in the process of putting together a group when he received Mike's call. "Mike asked if I could fill in and learn their set in a week", recalls Cal. "I didn't initially think of it as a full time gig, as I thought what they did and what I did were in different buildings. But the show went well, the songs were great, and we all got off. We seemed to complement each other. So when they offered me the gig, I thought this could work. Then they agreed to find a permanent drummer and make this a band. That's all it took, really."
Years of Static has four distinct personalities, each bringing to the table an invaluable piece of the puzzle that completes the whole. "We all come from different places, both musically and personally, so differences of opinion do occur occasionally, just like in any group", says Cal. "The difference here is that it is not ego driven; we are all committed to making the band the best that it can be. "
Years Of Static just passing through. Hope you're havin a great week! Get back to me when you have a minute, it would be great to hear from you. Cheers, Nathan
This comment is going out to everyone today to ask you to wish us luck here at South By Southwest. This one's really important for us and your support means a lot to us.
Oh, and if you happen to be here in Austin, come see us play!
We are very sad to announce that Chris's brother Jim is in a coma and is not expected to live after a horrible accident. He is leaving behind three girls who desperately need help. Please make a donation by going to our my space page, and help his family that he is leaving behind. It is a five dollar donation and will be used to take care of his three young girls.
Thank you.
Please forward to as many people as you can or direct them to the negitive sleep my space page at www.myspace.com/negitivesleep
We will be doing a benifit show in the near future also to raise money for the kids.
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