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Southern Mental Illness

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Southern Mental Illness is a heavy metal band from La Fayette, Georgia. Their sound is a combination of thundering bass, massive beats, blaring guitar solos and an aggressive vocal assault.
The band members are Neil Gilbert on lead guitar and lead vocals, Matt Whiteside on the bass guitar and background vocals, and Pierre Talley on the drums.
The bands creation was a result of collaborations between Gilbert and Whiteside. The band took shape from 1999 to 2001. Southern Mental Illness may have begun in 1999, but the rebirth was undoubtedly the moment Talley became S.M.I.'s drummer in 2005.
S.M.I. leaves an impression on every audience that witnesses their show. The band has welcomed many comparisons to bands like Pantera and Sepultura. The signature of a S.M.I. show is the pummeling pulse and wailing guitar solos. Visually, a S.M.I. show is a straight forward, no flash, take-it-as-it-is declaration of metal energy.
Neil Gilbert, age 32, has been playing the guitar for most of his life and it shows when he goes into his solos. His main guitar influences include Zakk Wylde, Dimebag Darrell, Randy Rhodes, Jake E. Lee, and Tony Iommi. His main vocal influences include Ozzy Osbourne, Phillip Anselmo, and Max Cavelera.
Matt Whiteside, age 29, began playing the bass at age 11. He graduated in 2003 from the University of West Georgia with a degree in music theory and composition. His influences range from metal to classic rock and rap. However, Black Sabbath is Matt’s main influence.
Pierre Talley, age 23, a long time friend of Whiteside and Gilbert joined S.M.I. in 2005. His drumming influences include Pantera, Mudvayne, and Lamb of God. Pierre’s other interests include his twin daughters, and rapping.
S.M.I.’s demo, a two-song sampler, is an excellent example of what their fans get live every time they play. It‘s loud, fast, tight, and heavy. It features the songs: Thrown Down and Forgotten.

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Member Since: 7/13/2004
Band Website: southernmentalillness.com
Band Members:
Neil - Lead Guitar and Vox

Matt - Bass Guitar and Vox

Pierre - Drums
Influences: Black Sabbath, Pantera, Sepultura, Corrosion of Conformity, Down, Crowbar, Ozzy Osbourne, Slayer, Metallica, Black Label Society, Soulfly, Nailbomb, Ministry, Megadeth, Static X, Machine Head, Acid Bath, Badlands, Clutch, and many many many more
Sounds Like: Hard Fat Back Cracklings. Heavy Gravy.

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Being a kick ass heavy metal band is fun.  But, it can also be a rigorous and costly adventure.  Equipment and travel costs are a burden, indeed.  But, now you can help by Donating via ...
Posted by S.M.I.: ZIGGYS-6/27, NIGHT MOVES-6/28! on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:36:00 PST

Thrown Down Lyrics

Thrown Down Redeeming pleasure through brutality Bring the faithless unto me Yeah I;m off line and unkind and I’m sure you’ll find I could give a shit You’ll never see what is inside...
Posted by S.M.I.: ZIGGYS-6/27, NIGHT MOVES-6/28! on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:06:00 PST

Check out this video: SMI @ DIMEDAY: War Nerve by Pantera

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Posted by S.M.I.: ZIGGYS-6/27, NIGHT MOVES-6/28! on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:36:00 PST

2007 Summary

in 2007,SMI played at least 53 shows!We won top prize in a Battle of the Bands in Marietta!we gave away free 2 song samplers at Almost every show.we met a lot great people, who we are looking forward ...
Posted by S.M.I.: ZIGGYS-6/27, NIGHT MOVES-6/28! on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:03:00 PST

Leap Year Throwdown @ Ziggy’s!

it only happens ever four years, so, make it count!no better way to insure that a good time is had than...S.M.I. at Ziggy's!have your face melted by scaldin' hot metal on a cool winter evening.it'll b...
Posted by S.M.I.: ZIGGYS-6/27, NIGHT MOVES-6/28! on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:18:00 PST

S.M.I. & Southern Hostility in Purgatory

Get a ticket to see us and doom junkie's SOUTHERN HOSTILTY at the masqurade on Friday March 14th.only eight bucks,check this out as well...
Posted by S.M.I.: ZIGGYS-6/27, NIGHT MOVES-6/28! on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:36:00 PST

Brutal Backhand: Indie Radio Chattanooga Urban Terror

http://brutalbackhand.com/2008/02/04/bbs02e34_nsfw/Brutal Backhand S02E34_NSFW: Indie Radio Chattanooga Urban TerrorThis week Jimi Lee is bringing you music so intense. Welcome to an Urban Terror edit...
Posted by S.M.I.: ZIGGYS-6/27, NIGHT MOVES-6/28! on Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:19:00 PST

12/8 DIMEDAY at the Bear Cave on Marietta Square!

It was great to see so many people out at the Dimeday Tribute last night!  Dimebag will always remain as one of the greatest metal icons and worthy of tribute everyday.   Parabellum was grea...
Posted by S.M.I.: ZIGGYS-6/27, NIGHT MOVES-6/28! on Sun, 09 Dec 2007 03:56:00 PST

Costume Contest

This Friday @ the House of Rock!  Wear a costume for a chance and winning HOUSE of Rock Bar Bucks!Best Costume gets 100 bar bucksRunner up gets 50 bar bucksScariest costume gets 25 bar bucksSexie...
Posted by S.M.I.: ZIGGYS-6/27, NIGHT MOVES-6/28! on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 05:27:00 PST

Ascent Entertainment’s Battle of the Bands: WE WON!

Thanks to all the great bands and fans we played with on saturday at runaround sues!!!!SMI took top prize, with Forefallen and Black as Day taking the next two spots!it was a great, and props to Ascen...
Posted by S.M.I.: ZIGGYS-6/27, NIGHT MOVES-6/28! on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 12:41:00 PST