CONSPIRACY OF THOUGHT
Instrumentation:
Ben Stewart: Vocals/Guitar/charismatic preaching
Michael Parshall:Bass-attack/Vocals/keyboard
Tony Vasquez: Drums/Electronic Percussion/
Devanand Bassanoo: Lead guitar/ Backing vocalsBiography:
Winners of Best Hard Rock Band Award at the 2007 Inland Empire Music Awards Hosted by KCXX X103.9 Winners of Best Live Band Award, 2006. Voted in Music Connection Magazines Hot 100 unsigned bands 2005 & 2006: COT has many musical influences ranging from Tool, Rage Against the Machine,Korn & U2. COT's stage performances are as mind blowing as their music. Music Conn. Magazine says, "Without a doubt COT is a band not only on a mission but also on the rise. Thoughtful, provocative and exciting, their music will move you while their messages entice you".
Lead singer and front man Ben Stewart puts on a mind blowing, thought provoking stage performance. The rapid fire, rap style of Michael Parshall has been compared to that of Zach De La Rocha of Rage Aganst the Machine. COT has performed major concert events such as The Vans Warped Tour, COT has performed along side acts such as Alien Ant Farm, Linkin Park, Bad Religion the Exies and Dick Dale. COT also put on an unforgettable live performance at the 2006 Southern Ca. Music Awards hosted by Indie 103.1 FM- LA. COT performed for over 20,000 at a Hollywood ralley hosted by Martin Sheen and performed for our Troops at Edwards Airforce base on New Years Eve 06'.Discography
Engines of Peace 2003
Deus Ex Machina 2005
Dance Of The Revolution 2006
COLORBLIND February 2007
COT is an evocative, passionate, socially consciencious band. Campus Circle Mag. says "in the spirit of bands like U2, and Bad Religion COT sees the need for change in the world and isn't afraid to stand up for it". COT's latest release "Colorblind 07" already receiving nationwide airplay!!!A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition's March for Peace!!!
Conspiracy of Thought was asked to perform hits off their new album Colorblind for the Answer Coalitions annual Peace Rally in downtown Hollywood, CA! COT started the rally off with hits such as "The End", "Gone", and "Back to Back". Hosted by Actor Martin Sheen, & KPFK Radio La. Thanks so much to the THOUSANDS of people who showed up to unite in thoughts of peace and a hopeful end to the war in Iraq.
Conspiracy of Thought: Colorblind/Gone