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PKS

You don't matter. This future's bleak.

About Me


PKS started in 2000 with Evan Nave (lead vocals) and Jacob Scum (guitar and vocals). War (bass and backing vocals) and Dawn (guitar) joined soon after. A year later, Abe (drums) and Dave (guitar and backing vocals) would fill out the roster in time for the release of their first demo, “Scum of the Planet”. Further honing their sound, the band released their first full release in 2003, “You Don’t Matter”, which was met with great response in their home town of Cleveland, Ohio.

PKS has played all over the region, including Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Sandusky, Detroit and soon to be Chicago, Baltimore, Erie, and West Virginia. They have opened for Drowning Pool, Mushroomhead, Soulfly, Bile, Hanzel Und Gretyl and Dope and are currently exploring touring opportunities. They have been featured on one of the Turkey Vulture Records’ compilations, and their sound has reached as far as Europe, South America and Japan.

Their music can best be described as detuned groove tech metal with industrial undertones. The vocals range from guttural growls to piercing screams, with harmonies mixed throughout. Their latest full length CD, “The Darkening Season” is an exploration through a wide variety of metal styles and thought-provoking topics. The release features the tracks “For No One”, “Almost Human”, “National Insecurity” and “Blackest Blood”.

To contact PKS, email the band at [email protected].

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Member Since: 8/7/2004
Band Website: pksmetal.com
Band Members: Nave - Vocals, keyboards
Jacob Scum - Guitar, vocals
Dave - Guitar, backing vocals
War - Bass, backing vocals
A.B.E. - Drums
Dawn - Guitar




Influences: Meshuggah, Acacia Strain, Slayer, Sepultura, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails, Rudimentary Peni, Unearth, Aus Rotten, Soundgarden, Primus, our lovely surroundings, the end of the world, etc.
Sounds Like: Meshuggah, Acacia Strain, A Life Once Lost, Unearth, Ministry, and whatever your chaotic mind wants to hear. You have to just open it and take it in as you will.
Type of Label: None

My Blog

PKS LIVE - Videos up and running!

PKS live with Ministry, Meshuggah and Hemlock - May 6th, 2008. Thanks to Scott Brosious for taping the show for us. The sound quality isn't that great, but we figured it was time to let you guys see u...
Posted by PKS on Sat, 24 May 2008 08:48:00 PST

PKS starts off 2008!

You might be wondering where all the shows are for us?Fear not! We are in a full blown writing mode at the moment, and we'll come flying out of the gates when the time is right. Expect our Good Friday...
Posted by PKS on Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:08:00 PST

Fan Appreciation night - Thanks all!

We at PKS just want to take this chance to thank the 400+ people who showed up to our Fan Appreciation night on November 24th. It was a hell of a great night, and all bands involved put on kick ass sh...
Posted by PKS on Sun, 02 Dec 2007 01:19:00 PST

Corazine.com review of The Darkening Season

PKS demonstrates ample amounts of versatility on "The Darkening Season," a CD that staunchly refuses to snuggle comfortably in any given niche. It's metal, pure and simple. And it's heavy. At any gi...
Posted by PKS on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:04:00 PST

Maximum Threshold Interview

PKS was interviewed tonight by Maximum Threshold.net and all went very well! Thanks to those guys for the opportunity!You can download the whole show here:http://maximumthreshold.podomatic.com/...
Posted by PKS on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:40:00 PST

Hails and Horns magazine article!

PKS hits the national scene again!First Metal Edge and now the magazine Hails and Horns, available at all Borders, Barnes and Nobles and Hot Topics. Thanks to Andrew for a GREAT article that we're all...
Posted by PKS on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:40:00 PST

PKS in the near future

Mushroomhead tonight, and headed out of state soon after that!Just a few quick notes on what's coming soon...1) Stay tuned for plans for PKS to take the show on the road to promote The Darkening Seaso...
Posted by PKS on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:40:00 PST

so who's excited?????

so all the wheels are in motion, and we're running on all cyliders.   the cd's are being pressed the merch is getting made the cd listening party invites are in the mail the release party is book...
Posted by PKS on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:40:00 PST

Looking forward to 2007

There has been alot of buzz in the PKS camp.  We're super busy getting this year's release ready for all you crazy bastards out there.  However, we're not just dropping a new album on your h...
Posted by PKS on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:40:00 PST

Old becomes new!

So, we ripped the hell out of You Don't Matter, remixed and remastered it, and now you can hear for yourself! Killing Machines and Crawl are now shiny and sparkling fucking new. Give them a spin and t...
Posted by PKS on Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:40:00 PST