In 2003, six-string virtuoso Jeff Rankin assembled a 5-piece unit to perform the unique blend of power metal, thrash and prog swirling through his creative consciousness. Consisting of Rankin, a veteran of the 80s LA scene; Central Florida guitarist Matt Hood; keyboardist Liza Shekter; Matt's brother, drummer Chris Hood; local grindcore legend bassist Adam Mayberry and NY Singer-Songwriter Anthony Sica, Luna Dementia was conceived. With only three (ten minute plus) songs, two gigs and a lot o...
In 2003, six-string virtuoso Jeff Rankin assembled a 5-piece unit to perform the unique blend of power metal, thrash and prog swirling through his creative consciousness. Consisting of Rankin, a veteran of the 80s LA scene; Central Florida guitarist Matt Hood; keyboardist Liza Shekter; Matt's brother, drummer Chris Hood; local grindcore legend bassist Adam Mayberry and NY Singer-Songwriter Anthony Sica, Luna Dementia was conceived. With only three (ten minute plus) songs, two gigs and a lot of marketing savvy, Luna created a phenomenal buzz, landing a spot opening for legendary melodic metal maestro Rob Rock and a track on 2004's PROG POWER compilation. However, the band's meteoric rise, led to internal crashes. When the smoke cleared, Rankin and Sica carried on, stripping the band down to a 3-piece with newcomer Joel Husebo on bass and hardcore percussive legend Toby Caskey on drums. Rankin and Sica wrote nine new tunes, releasing a 4-song EP called ON THE RISE. But by 2005, after several Florida tours, internal turmoil again caused a split on the moon's surface. Parting ways with the rhythm section, Luna went on temporary hiatus. Sica recorded a solo album and returned to NYC to promote it successfully playing to enthusiastic audiences at CBGB's, The Bitter End and other amazing and legendary NY venues. Rankin, returned to the studio also, creating a multitude of amazing solo tracks showcasing his extraordinary vocal skills in addition to his already deft and much-lauded guitar prowess. Getting these various ego-fueled projects out of the way, Sica and Rankin have began work on new music and the newest (and final) phase of Luna Dementia. Overwhelming response to new tracks and online marketing has insured Sica's return to Central Florida and a new record and touring band come 2008. Luna Dementia blends venomous, progressive power metal with old school, bluesy 80s LA infused hard rock to paint an unbelievable sonic canvas which must be heard to be believed. Conjuring up unadulterated, kickass hard rock/metal with lyrical content almost heavier than the music, guitar acrobatics and a new tribal-like rhythm section, Luna Dementia is coming…with a brand new album, brand new band, brand new moon...
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