Al-Ce-Mi

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Member Since: 5/18/2005
Band Members:JoSh --Vocals/Philosophy/street cred soothsayer--RaY MeNdEz --Guitar/backing vocals/aesthetician/guitar maintenance--ScOtTy CoNaNt--Guitar/muso-dweeb/storm-cloud--KeViN"klepto"KaBlAu-- Drumz/drums/Beeer--XiAn--Bass/tequila/sonic boom--DaVe KlEiN--board-wizardry/aural conjuring--
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Sounds Like:Alchemy—(Al-Ce-Mi): the transmutation of base metal to heavy metal such as platinum and gold.Like the alchemist that fuses together elements to make potions this band combines the sounds based in the Los Angeles streets—the underground subculture of freaks, wannabes, scensters and hip cats. Al-Ce-Mi carries the torch of the last hard core scene in Los Angeles, but combines the underground culture of psychedelic trance to create this new sound. We are here to represent and bring back the scene to Los Angeles that has not been seen since the days of Motley Crue. The hard edge melodic sound is strong on its own, but combined with the magic of the digital world will make Al-Ce-Mi the new upcoming contender to rule the wasteland known as L. A. Al-Ce-Mi’s power is due to their strong backbone of drums. Brian Scott embodies the true spirit of East Los Angeles by the way of Hawthorne, Nevada. He provides a heavy driving beat based on those of Bonzo and Tommy Lee of Motley Crue, but has the flair of Danny Carey to create the hypnotic trance like state of the ancients. He combines stylish soulful rhythms with a heavy machine like backbeat. Brian's love of bands like Pantera and Mudvayne really shows through in the way he attacks the drums. Nyro is straight from the street and compliments the heavy back beat with his thick funky ass bass rhythms. He is the wild man that combines soul with funk and takes it to the far reaches of the universe to make up the style he brings. He has strong jazz soloist qualities and cut his teeth on the rhythms of rockabilly. He is part jazz man and the one that left his stand-up bass behind. He has come with Al-Ce-Mi to Los Angeles to spread some thick rhythms. Ryan brings the techno vibe to the surface—his flow of sound provides the proper mood and setting for the cognitive journey of the mind. He represents the L.A. only known to those in the dark corners and accepted only by the creatures of the night. He is the key bearer to those locked rooms of decadence. The style of Al-Ce-Mi lies deftly on the shoulders of Edward Barrett—his hypnotic riffs and devastating power push the envelope of the corporate sound. His evenly balanced combination of Navarro and Page bring the modern to the past creating a postmodern fusion of sound. His ideal combination of style and power provide Al-Ce-Mi the solid foundation to break from the pack. Edward comes from the south and is ready to revolutionize your psyche. Ray Mendez is our “street cred.” the man with the weapons and a plan—and he is not afraid to use them. Ray is the swordsmen of the band and he carries an axe—Ray comes from a long pedigree of musicianship a mixture of true tribal heritage combined with the cool combination of the Jazz artist he truly depicts the essence of Al-Ce-Mi. His expertise is only matched by the pure power and energy he delivers. The likes of Ray have not been seen in Los Angeles in sometime. Josh—the active participant from the crowd. He is part tribal dancer and part conductor with a passion for the vibe. He has the ability to capture the audience with magical incantations and mesmerizes those to his will. His voice is a potent paradox between angst and love. He supplies the bravado and swagger of the band Al-Ce-Mi—it’s just this side of being cocky. He is not afraid to let you know he is King of the West Coast. Together they form the power packed group Al-Ce-Mi. They will come to your town and change your perspective on the way things should be. Like the alchemist ever searching for the transmutation of base metal to heavy metal such as platinum and gold.
Record Label: Transmutate
Type of Label: Indie