"The end is imminent... be prepared."
Most well known for hi amazing mound of hair and being the lead vocalist of extreme metal band
Mind, Jason Smith has turned into one of metals most recognisable personalities. Being asked why he created this new group, he said "It isn't just an ego boost, believe it or not. Mind is living out all heavy metal fantasies, and I just want to make something to accompany it, to nterest and intruige people. It's certainly not the end of Mind, we'll be here for years, then again, so will this project." Jason Smith was born in 1986, son of a half-Ecuadorian father and a wealthy mother and went to Cambridge University. He started experimenting with music in 2002, with his first band,
The Broken Rhapsody, a straight forward heavy metal band. This lasted for 2 years, until it eventually dissolved. Jason Smith was re-introduced to music, when he formed
Chaotica in 2006, eventually to become
Mind. They continued under this persona for a year, until their lead guitarist, Will Summers, tragically passed away in a car accident. They met Aaron Del Potro a few months later, and changed their name to Mind. The rest is history.
Somewhat of a "veteran", noise rock guitarist Danny Hunt has seen a change in recent music. Born in 1972, he grew up listening to bands such as My Bloody Valentine and The Jesus and Mary Chain. He decided he wanted to play music soon after. Unfortunately, the guitarist hasn't had any shots at fame, and remains unknown, until now. He started a short-lived noise-rock band called
Doctor Slaughter, but they broke up before finding any comfort zone. He joined Jason Smiths project both for fun and for recognition.
For bassist Michael Bayley, fame has never crossed the mind. He just enjoys music in general and loves to play. He was born in 1983, to a farmer family in Northampton. He bought his first bass when he moved out, aged 18. He has practiced non-stop since and was eventually found playing in a bar when discovered by Mind drummer Robert Edwards. He was then reported to Jason Smith, who recruited him to the band.
Drummer Aram Avedis was born to Lebanese migrants in 1981 living in the USA. On the tour with
Black Gold Reign, Mind befriended him, and proceeded to talk about music. When he revealed he was a drummer, Jason immediately was interested to see what he could do. Aram blitzed the auditions and made it to the Jason Smith Band.
"This band will be progressive, but aswell as rock, we'll be combining loads of different elements into one gooey mush of music. We'll be experimenting with noise, power and sounds. It's going to be abstract, but we're also going to make it listenable, that's always helpful. Mind is classed as experimental, but we only really experiment with differnt forms of metal. This band here will go from traditional tribal music to trance to drone. We hope that you'll enjoy it, peace and love, Jason Smith."
The Jason Smith Band is looking for guests to appear on their debut album. If you are interested, please contact the band by email (OOC: PM)Edited by user 29 April 2010 03:04:52(UTC)
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