I was born in Elgin, Illinois. Moved to Clearwater, Florida in my tenth grade year of high school. Went to Clearwater High School(class of '93) with James(vocalist) of "CrossBreed", but not knowing then they would make it so big at the time. "You guys are still kick'in ass! Keep up the good work! Can't wait for the new album "KE 101" out everywhere August 2009!"I first got into metal when I was in Elementary school. Listening to Slayer, Metallica, Venom, Anthrax, Iron Maiden, Celtic Frost and Megadeth. I was the first boy in school to get his ear pierced (a girl actualy talked me into it saying she would be my girlfriend)! I'll never forget my first concert my brother Louis took me to. "Ozzy(ultimate sin tour) and Anthrax"!! That's what got me started. By middle school, me and the boys were drink'in, smok'in, camp'in and mosh'n around the camp fire listening to Slayer on the Radio Shack boom box.I auditioned for my band as a late bloomer(2005). I never found my vocals til the age of 29. For having the love of metal all my life, I didn't realize I should be writing and creating it. My hunt has come to an end. I auditioned, I proved, therefore I am! Rise ll Brutality was originaly named "Lethal Injection". Finding out that two other bands carried that name, we changed it. Late 2006 we started our local show playing, trying to take what ever gig can be thrown at us. We are now ready to move on. First demo/album is in the works and bigger shows are to be played.For where ever you are, I will see you there.
The tracks currently playing on my page are from my band "Rise 2 Brutality". These songs will be featured on my upcoming demo and album. Hailing from Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida area, Rise II Brutality delivers a vocal attack so brutal, it’ll rip your face off!! This line up captures an original sound that places them uniquely into the Metal/Metal Core/Death Metal genre. Not like most death metal bands screaming lyrics about gore, serial killers, Satan and killing sprees, Rise 2 Brutality portrays an emotional portrait of words that best describe the good and bad things in life. Delivering growls but pursuing a positive message (unless I'm angry).
Rise II Brutality formed in 2005 By Nick Pagano and Larry Wilkins Jr. Various line-up changes have been made in the band since its birth, but it’s now final. The band entered “The Candy Factory†studio (owned and engineered by Crossbreed) Dec. 15, 2008 to record their demo cd and the start of the debut album, “The Alpha Tyrantâ€. “The Alpha Tyrant†demo will be available May 2009. Current lineup: Jeff Zerin: vocals, Nick Pagano: guitar, JD Wilson: guitar, Will Purifoy: bass, Mike Brozozski: percussion/keyboard. Rise II Brutality is currently unsigned.
Be yourself, stand up strong for what you believe in and never let anyone take you away from your destiny. For all booking, press and contact info: [email protected] or message us from our myspace page.
Jeff of Rise 2 Brutality/Florida Metal Invasion will be hosting the Crossbreed show listed below. Paradigm and Dementia are the winners of The Crossbreed Chaos Contest so they will be opening up for Crossbreed. Jeff is founder of Florida Metal Invasion
