Arkaik

The manifestation of ARKAIK began with the intent to create the most versatile and original sound in existence, using only the most intense, extreme and passionate influences. Caring not for the generic mediocrity that plagues the majority of all genres these days, they have fiercely sought after a sound that places them far above what is considered "The Norm." Human nature leads us to question existence, to find new pathways of thought and logic. ARKAIK is the musical representation of thi...

The manifestation of ARKAIK began with the intent to create the most versatile and original sound in existence, using only the most intense, extreme and passionate influences. Caring not for the generic mediocrity that plagues the majority of all genres these days, they have fiercely sought after a sound that places them far above what is considered "The Norm." Human nature leads us to question existence, to find new pathways of thought and logic. ARKAIK is the musical representation of this form of idealology. Simply listen to one song and the plethora of musical influences that form ARKAIK are devastatingly apparent. This makes them appealing to all fans of heavy metal, regardless of their genre preference. Chance Strickland and Jared Christianson started the band while still in high school with the intention of creating innovative and creative death metal, with the hopes of taking extreme music to the next level. After various lineup changes, they met their current bass player Eric Cohen while playing a show at Corona's Showcase Theatre. With the sick low end solidified they began the search for another guitar player that shared the same vision as them. The band later found Craig Peters who filled the position perfectly. After a rotating door of drummers, they met current drummer Keith Roylance, who used to play drums for Craigs old band. With the band now complete, they are finally ready to establish themselves as a formidable musical force.