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About Me

Katalyst is a modern art rock trio hailing from Denver, CO. Matt Skellenger (Bass), Matt Kavan (Guitar, Vocals), and Dave Miller (Drums, Electronics) have been meticulously honing their craft together over the last six years. The bandâ€™s innovative sound covers a spectrum of styles, while keeping one foot planted solidly within the bounds of rock and roll. With their latest release Abstract View, Katalyst delivers an album thick with ingenuity. The track list on the new album reflects many moods. The epic heavy-rock title track (Abstract View) is reminiscent of the power and complexity of Tool. Home and Lead Me Blind have the same aggressive edge, but expose a delicate vulnerability not often found in rock music. From light brush strokes of sound to their often explosive and raucous delivery, Katalyst displays a chasm of dynamic range that flows throughout the album. The arrangements of the songs are engaging and fresh. They put a unique spin on the classic model, making each song more of an unfolding journey than the beaten path of the typical radio-rock song. Every piece develops organically, leaving space for the virtuosic musicians to shine. The solos strengthen emotions, sentiments and sounds the band is trying to project. The vocal texture intensifies the thundering music, and does not fear the nakedness of the human design. Kavanâ€™s voice is haunting and powerful. His evocative lyrics speak directly to the unconscious, and attempt to release the listenerâ€™s emotions with every phrase. He walks the line between hopeless frustration and cynical optimism, but extends an invitation to live free of lifeâ€™s needless hardships. The chemical reaction happening within this band is undeniable. Katalyst continues to evolve as they come into their own in the music industry. Buy "Changes" Songs:Buy "Abstract View" Songs:

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Member Since: 3/12/2005
Band Website: www.katalystmusic.net
Band Members: Matt Skellenger (Bass), Matt Kavan (Guitar, Vocals) and adv-ed lilmer (ancient cylinders, tabla, synths)
Influences: Influenced by the process of returning to the immortal one, through the cosmic vehicle, enjoying beauties and blunders along the path to perfection.
Sounds Like: Listen you goof ball, the music should be playing
Record Label: Vajra Records

My Blog

Spring brings flowers of new songs

Katalyst had a fairly quiet winter penned up in the corner at 1515. The band did have time to work on new material in the dark months. The music is up on the site for you to check out.&nbs...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:02:00 GMT

Katalyst Lyrics

Be sure to check out more of Katalyst's lyrics at Matt Kavan's site: myspace.com/mattkavan The lyrics include unreleased material. Check back in to Katalyst's site soon to hear some of thes...
Posted by on Fri, 01 Feb 2008 06:58:00 GMT

Winter is almost here

Hi everyone! Hope you are all doing well and having a great Fall 2007. We're still kickin' in the Katalyst domain. We have some new music recorded and are working ...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 23:57:00 GMT

Katalyst Video

Your favorite celebs from Katalyst are making their video debut on myspace. Keep checking for new videos from the band.
Posted by on Wed, 29 Nov 2006 11:37:00 GMT

New katalyst website is up

Hi ev-ery-body, The new website is finally live. Sorry for the delay, but we wanted everything to work great for you all. Listen to some new tracks for the album, a...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Nov 2006 09:03:00 GMT

New tunes from the new album

We are pleased to announce the completion of our new album "Abstract View". To celebrate we will be posting a new song from the album each week. There are 14 tracks in all so be sure to ch...
Posted by on Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:37:00 GMT

A sigh of relief

Well folks, last night, September 18th, marked the end of a very long journey for the three of us. We are all very pleased to announce that we have finished our new album. Now, this doesn'...
Posted by on Tue, 19 Sep 2006 08:02:00 GMT

cleansing the joints

Ahoyhoy listeners and readers. Summer is here and the katalyst family is very busy. The record is nearing completion. The band has been tweeking mixes and adding guest ...
Posted by on Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:27:00 GMT

katalyst tunes on 93.3

Sunday February 12th on Channel 93.3 @ 9pm. Remember this date and time, because if you tune in you will hear a katalyst tune or two. We are very encouraged to be finally getting some radi...
Posted by on Tue, 07 Feb 2006 08:53:00 GMT