SINGLE BULLET THEORY

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Member Since: 8/22/2005
Band Website: singlebullettheory.net
Band Members: Johnny Sasso (Drums) - Dan Loughry (Guitar) - Matt DiFabio - (Vocals, Guitar) - Bill Mez - (Bass)----"HOLLOWED OUT"------"MURDER MACHINES"---- Once in a while a group is formed with a fierce, unwavering determination and drive that raises the bar of the genre they bend to their will. Single Bullet Theory is that band and more. Comprised of Matt Difabio (ex-Pissing Razors) on Guitar and Lead Vox, Billy Mez (ex-Seven Witches) on Bass, Carlos Alvarez (Shadowdance) on guitar and Jay Horvath behind the kit, SBT sets a new standard in extreme metal. "These guys, and Matt in particular, remind me a lot of myself in my youth. They have a burning desire to get their music out there and to get this band to the next level with WHATEVER MEANS ARE NECESSARY. I've seen them grow from a good band to a well oiled machine capable of crushing the opposition."- Dan Lorenzo, Hades / Non-Fiction. SBT's music is an unrelenting blend of solid, aggressive fury and passionate emotion. With great ease they deftly craft a sonic tapestry of musical colors capable of satisfying even the most jaded of metal fans. The band's approach to songwriting gives them the extra "hook" to leave their music burning in your mind long after even a single listen, all the while maintaining the brutality that is needed in today's metal. Drawing inspiration from the refined vehemence of Black Metal to the classy flair of Power Metal, combined with Aggro-Core's unyielding, in-your-face attack makes SBT a truly unique and unstoppable machine. Lyrically Single Bullet Theory probes the dark corners of the human psyche, all the while shining a positive light on the ordered chaos of life. Widely regarded as linked to the tragic November afternoon in Dallas, guitarist / co-founder Matt Difabio insists the band's name reflects something more immediate. "The name isn't really connected to the Kennedy assassination as much as people tend to believe but is, in essence, a metaphor. The band name signifies that in one moment, everything in your life can change. All of the members of this group have had situations arise where one split second's decision changed their life forever." In January of 2003, SBT signed with Crash Music and entered the studio to record their debut cd "Route 666". A sudden, unexpected line up change found guitarist Matt Difabio taking over the lead vocal duties only 2 weeks before the recording process began. Rising to the challenge without hesitation, Difabio brought a dominating presence to the music with his distinct delivery of seething malevolence and vilified angst. "Route 666" was released in April of 2003 and went on to receive rave reviews and strong placement on metal radio nationwide which became the catalyst for getting their 1st video "Murder Machines" aired on Headbangers Ball, Extreme Rock and Fuse Uranium. SBT's sophomore Crash release "Behind Eyes Of Hatred" (Crash Music Inc.) showcases the group expanding on their ability to write powerful rhythms with dynamic grooves while furthering their melodic, structured approach to songwriting. Boasting a near perfect blend of frantic yet controlled aggression and serene calm, "Behind " shows a band growing into itself with fantastic performances and first rate songs. Tracks like "In Sequence" deal with the harsh reality of losing the ones you love and the range of emotions that accompany the loss. Other songs like "I Of The Enemy" rage into a mass hypnotic frenzy that's sure to set the mosh pits ablaze and destined to become a crowd favorite. "Behind Eyes Of Hatred" also features a guest drum performance by Matt Thompson of King Diamond fame on seven of the blistering tracks. Having become a fan of SBT while touring together, Thompson eagerly offered to lend his talents to the album while the band searched for a new drummer. "Behind" was produced, engineered and mixed by none other than James Murphy (Testament, Death, Obituary) on his Mac G4 mobile rig, enabling them to record without studio time constraints. Murphy had also worked with SBT on "Route 666" and played a major part in the mixing process of that album. All drums and guitars for "Behind" were tracked at Angry Chair Recordings in Glenside, PA. A quick glance at SBT's tour history will undeniably show a band whose obvious passion for the road runs very deep. A prime example of this would be when in 2000, with only a self-financed EP, SBT hit the road twice for weeks at a time, including an impressive month long, ten state tour. By corresponding with local bands across America and with help from Devil Saint Booking, the Bullets shared stages throughout the entire Midwest as far as Kansas City, Mo and then all across Texas and the Deep South. Having developed these contacts and proving the band's capability to back up its "Do It Yourself" attitude, SBT has now successfully done eight US tours since then, including a month long jaunt with Soilwork, Hypocrisy and Killswitch Engage in 2002 and a 5 week run with King Diamond and Entombed in the fall of 2003. In support of "Behind..", SBT hit the road again in the spring of 2005 for 5 weeks with Swedish metallers Amorphis, Canada's Into Eternity, and Massachussets based Beyond The Embrace. Raging in at over 270 shows nationally, SBT has become a live act that is second to none and a group that is sure to make a serious impact on the heavy metal community. With the buzz of "Behind Eyes Of Hatred" wearing down, and yet another unfortunate lineup change, SBT entered the studio once again to record their latest disc for release in early 2007. The band has once again taken their writing skills to the next level, pushing the envelope within todays vast realm of heavy music. With a renewed energy and the impending release of their newest disc, "The Killing Floor", Single Bullet Theory is once again prepared to assault your senses with their vicious, unmerciful barrage of metal. Brace yourself for the next and loudest shot heard around the world.

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Influences: Most quality heavy bands from 1987-1996!!!
Sounds Like: No-one else.A hybrid mix of thrash, progressive and death metal mixed with subtly placed clean vocals.
Record Label: Crash Music, Inc.
Type of Label: Indie