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GENETIC DRIFT

WE PLAYED 9 SONGS AND ONE OF THEM WAS 9.

About Me

Genetic Drift is a four piece metal band from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Coming together on New Years Eve 2004 at a party in guitarist Greg Russo’s basement, Russo, along with vocalist Erik Sibils, bass player Mike Chestnut, and drummer Marco Edwards freestyle jammed in front of other party goers. Encouraged by the reactions and complements of those in attendance, Genetic Drift was formed.
Genetic Drift’s sound has been described as combustion of fierce passion reminiscent of bands like Pantera, or Rage Against the Machine blended with the hard hitting anthems from modern bands like Lamb of God or Chimaira with a dash of Clutch-esque groove.
By the summer of 2005, Genetic Drift had released their EP “Remove Your Eyes” and was ready to show Grand Rapids and the rest of Michigan the product of its members diverse styles blended into a musical set that was sure to impress. Starting with small local showcases in Grand Rapids, they stirred up a buzz with unsuspecting concert goers and other local bands they shared the stage with. Everyone wanted to see the feverish, alcohol fueled, maniacal show Genetic Drift displayed no matter the size or complexion of the crowd.
Soon enough Genetic Drift was sharing the stage with distinguished Grand Rapids bands like Dissonant, Kamilla, and The Dead Last as well as national touring bands like Three Inches of Blood, Byzantine, Demiricous, Five Bolt Main, Gizmachi, and Halo of Locusts. After countless shows from Traverse City to Indiana, and everywhere in between, it was only a matter of time before they found themselves among the most recognizable names in west Michigan. After the successful release of their first full length album “Decide For Us All” in September of 2006, Genetic Drift has become a staple of the Carnival of Chaos music festival, made it to the 2007 KLQ Heavyweight Battle of the Bands Finals, and can be heard on the KLQ Metal show.
Genetic Drift’s sound and live show can captivate the attention of fans who like to sit back and enjoy the show from a distance, but provides the frenzy for the ferocious. They can display affable grooves and insatiable bloodlust within seconds of each other, giving everyone something to get into.
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Member Since: 5/26/2005
Band Members: Erik Vocals, Greg Guitar, Mike Bass, Marco DrumsFRIDAY JANUARY 11TH COME OUT AND VOTE!
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Sounds Like: Chuck Norris
Type of Label: None

My Blog

The Grand Rapids Press 9/24

CHECK US OUT, WELL BE IN THE LOCAL SPINS SECTION OF THIS SUNDAY'S GRAND RAPIDS PRESS 9/24DECIDE FOR US ALL IN STORES NOW!VERTIGO MUSIC, THE CORNER RECORD SHOP, ARIS DISC SHOP, SHULER'S BOOKS & MUS...
Posted by GENETIC DRIFT on Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:02:00 PST

107.3 KLQ METAL SHOW

Listen to 107.3 WKLQ's Metal Show tonight at 11PM and Hear new music, and an interview with Genetic Drift. Hosted by Greg Giles & Steve the rat. 107.3 WKLQ'S METAL SHOW THURSDAY NIGHTS @ 11PM...
Posted by GENETIC DRIFT on Fri, 08 Sep 2006 12:16:00 PST

Recoil Magazine

Genetic Drift will be featured in September's issue of Recoil Magazine. Full page article, and album review, for our new album "Decide For Us All" - IN STORES NOW! VERTIGO MUSIC, THE CORNER RECORD SHO...
Posted by GENETIC DRIFT on Sat, 23 Sep 2006 10:50:00 PST

WKLQ Radio Promo

Hear music from Genetic Drift featured on the 107.3 WKLQ Radio Promo for The Return Of The Carnival Of Chaos playing all this month of August....
Posted by GENETIC DRIFT on Fri, 11 Aug 2006 03:16:00 PST

SKELLETONES ALL AGES SHOW

ALL AGES SHOW FRIDAY JULY 28TH @ SKELLETONESw/ DRAWN IN BLOOD, FATAL FLAW, MORE ALL AGES PANTIES WELCOME...
Posted by GENETIC DRIFT on Tue, 25 Jul 2006 01:19:00 PST

ALBUM RELEASE SEPTEMBER 2ND

HEAR TWO NEW TRACKS OFF OUR NEW ALBUM "DECIDE FOR US ALL" - COMING SEPTEMBER 2NDON MYSPACE NOW!CD RELEASE SHOWS:SEPTEMBER 2ND @ CLUB SODA, KZOOw/ ill HALLOW CHAMBER, HEADACASE, CELLSEPIC(TRIPPLE CD RE...
Posted by GENETIC DRIFT on Tue, 25 Jul 2006 01:16:00 PST

ALBUM UPDATE

All the tracking and initial mixing is completed for our upcoming album due out Sepetmber. Final mixing and mastering sessions begin this week and we will be releasing a new song in early July and aga...
Posted by GENETIC DRIFT on Thu, 29 Jun 2006 03:16:00 PST

Genetic Drift Recording

word on the street is.. We will be entering East Town Recording studios the first week of May to start laying down tracks for our first full length. check us out talking about that and more in an ...
Posted by GENETIC DRIFT on Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:31:00 PST

CD Review

Check us out in the February edition of On the Town Magazine in the CD review section right next to Madonna.Thank you for everyones suppoprt over the last year... look for our full-length album by the...
Posted by GENETIC DRIFT on Tue, 07 Feb 2006 01:20:00 PST

Thank you K-Zoo

Wow last night was amazing.... thank you so much for hanging out with us and dealing with our drunken shenanagans.... the last two times we were there were less than stellar but the energy we felt fro...
Posted by GENETIC DRIFT on Sun, 05 Feb 2006 03:20:00 PST