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Hometown	largo, FL
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Band Members	Nick Pagano, Jeff Zerin, Mike Brozozski, JD Wilson, ... » more
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# Years Experience Performing Live:	5
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We're a hybrid hardcore/death metal band that radiates orginality, creativity and energy. Our songs are interladen with hardcore riffing, melodic interludes, creative leads and heavy breakdowns. Our vocal attack is brutal enough to make Attila the Hun...

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Top 40 in Metal, August 2011

Top 40 in Metal, December 2010

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Rise 2 brutality show 8/29/09 by Examiner.com
If you missed the Consinity and Rise 2 Brutality concert last night, don't worry. I'm here to tell you what you missed at the new Gasoline Alley. If you were there, but got too drunk to remember, I'll tell you as well. Before I start, I'd like to inform you that the Alley has moved, if you were unaware. It was my first time at the new Alley and it was bigger and scarier than the old. Good news was there was no steel poles to hit when in the mosh pit. From experience, that is a very good thing. Below is is the lineup and what you may have missed. Are you open to Suggestion? Hope so, this new act has been roaming the Tampa scene for a year now. Cutting away from brutal or scary sounds, these boys try to have a funky sound. Three guys having fun... in wolf masks. Well, one was a wolf and two were whatever they felt like. Looking like they just got out of a scene of An American Werewolf in Paris, they really didn't do much though. Standing like gargoyles and not commanding the crowd, their performance last night was fit for an opening act. Potential is what they have, and the entertainment factor is high. I suggest to go see Suggestion. Stepping it up a notch or two was Melbourne, Florida's pride and joy, Simone. Who knew East Florida had a music scene? These bluesy rockers have one of the most unique sounds in Florida. Not claiming to be metal, just good old rock n roll fun makers. With vocalist Simone leading the group with her charm and ass shaking, she also brought some great sounds. Unlike many female singers who take after Pat Benatar or Janis Joplin, she sings uniquely. Not to be outdone by their front woman, the guitarists sound can go quick and then slow it down, and then back up in a single verse. What got the whole crowd moving and grooving, is their ability to make their guitars weep in the way B.B King would be swaying his head around to. If your ever on the East coast, check out Simone. Who says Sobriety sucks? Obviously they weren't talking about the Canadian-fronted hard rocking Sobriety. This band is what modern rock should be, with stage presence felt all over the bar, and the sounds to match. The vocalist had a clean style of vocals that had passion and style. Sadly, with the near-drunken middle aged crowd, he couldn't generate enough reactions for a pit, which he totally could of. If they play the younger crowds, they will find out that Sobriety doesn't suck. Don't go Falling Awake on me. Unless your the singer who almost pulled a Rock Star and fall off the stage. Like a swan he not only caught himself, he didn't even miss a note. Stage presence was a huge factor in this band too. Plus their hot wives. Between songs the vocalist rambled on in monologues that were pretty funny. Maybe he could have been the comedian between sets. Sound was good, but it ultimately down to their presence and how they interacted with the fans. Good band, I was quite impressed. Are you ready for the show stopper? Rise 2 Brutality rose to their promised title. First band to actually generate a pit. And not to brag, I started it. Small but brutal, it was a great reaction to the hybrid-metal band. After sitting down to take a breather, I was accompanied on my first sit down with a singer. While singing, the vocalist was sitting across from me. If that wasn't motivation to throw your horns in the air, nothing is. Personally, they were my favorite set. Presence was felt, sound was significant, and crowd control was amazing. Rise up to see Rise 2 Brutality! Lastly was the main event. Where all the 20s and up came to see. Consinity. Before I start I have to ask. Consinity, honestly, what the hell is wrong with your vocalist? Is he a pretty boy who needs sound effects to sound good? All I ever heard was the PA effects on his voice. All he did while singing was step on buttons to change his microphone sound. HEY! There such a thing as making that sound yourself you know. You would know that if you watched the same concert I was. Other than the poor singing skills, the sound was heavier with their new sound. It didn't generate a big response like Rise did, but the show was good. Not them, but apparently they have a decent female fan base that likes to drink and dance with each other to music. Overall, the show was great. Young comedian James Yeargin was the nights entertainment. He was young but he was good under pressure when a few hecklers were showing their "support". With a few snappy comebacks, which got quite a few laughs, I say not only support local music- support local comedy as well. So if you missed the show, hope my review helps.

Wes on R2B by Examiner.com
In the the '80s L.A strip there were two main genres- hair and thrash, and they never mixed well. Lately, however, death metal and hardcore seem to be the music of choice in Tampa. Alot of bands are selling out, following the trends and becoming full hardcore. Some bands, who were initially death metal, taint their vocals or music with hardcore, going against what their Thrash cousins stood for. Now, not all hardcore and metal hybrids are bad, but alot are not as good as they would be pure of hardcore or death. Some bands are good, they have the talent, the drive and the presence. The only thing that hits a snag is the drastic difference in music one way or another. One band that has the potential to be the face of Tampa metal, but the two different music limits their audience, is Rise 2 Brutality. Playing off their name their vocals are rich with death metal influence, singing from virtually all stages of death metal. Lyrics range like a metal band should, from positive to negative. Variety of lyrics create dynamic work ethic, which is shown in their stage performances. The guitars is where the hardcore comes in. Heavily impacted with hardcore style riffs, the sound of Rise 2 Brutality itself is creative. The drums are basic but important. Basic drum lines, hardcore guitars and metal singing, is a complex combination that can easily crumble, but this band somehow found a way to make it work. Hardcore or metal, this hybrid band has been here since 2005 and shows no sign of slowing down. After finding their edge in two virtually different landscapes of music, Rise 2 Brutality is starting to look like a double edged sword. So, what is the band doing now? Rise 2 Brutality is still in the making of their debut album, The Alpha Tyrant (shown left). They will be making an appearance at Gasoline Alley on the 21st and the Pegasus Lounge on the 29th. Be sure to witness this brutal rise live!

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