Established in 1998 in Phoenix, Arizona, 454 cranks out the type of groove based metal that reminds us what music is all about. Theyve wasted no time establishing a strong fan base with blistering CDs and a devastating live performance.For metal this heavy, this band brings some truly unique things to the table. The vocal acrobatics give a whole new dimension to the power groove. From tongue twisters to backbeats, from the gravel pit to the choir, and from rumbling lows to brilliant harmonies, the vocals beautifully accent the superb song structures. Somehow marry the devastation of Pantera to the grace of Tool, and youll find 454.
Doug Remington, Metal Edge magazine, August 2004While influences ranging from Sabbath to Sevendust, Stevie Wonder to Exhorder, and Faith No More to System of a Down might paint a picture of sound, it doesnt begin to illustrate the art that is 454s sound. Its members, Evil Dave (guitars), Mohog (vocals), Tweedy (bass), and Monsta Chris (drums), will tell you its all about the groove.
Technical Wizardry is good for the 10% of the listeners who are themselves musicians, but when you throw down a heavy groove, even if you dont listen to heavy music, the whole place starts to move!! Thats what its about!! says Evil Dave.Something about that statement must be true. With 5 full length CDs under their belts, over 7000 units sold, along with shirts, hats, and other swag moving in volumes supporting each of the CDs, 454 has definitely become a must see act. Whether doing regional touring or opening for some of the hottest national acts (Megadeth, Slipknot, Sepultura, to name a few), 454 has clearly risen above the pack.5 people or 5000 people, its 110 percent every show, no questionPERIOD!! says 454 front man Mohog. Usually, we shell out more money in lights and sound than we make in a night to insure our music comes across and the fans get a true show. Jammin 6 hours a night in a metal storage shed when its 110 degrees outside shows our commitment to the music. We just want to get the tunes out on a massive scale!!! Although being heard nationwide on The Howard Stern Show ( Sept. 2004) was great, we want to step it up a notch!Finally, lets hear what the critics have to say about 454:Original yet memorable riffs with diverse vocals. Pure Adrenaline!!!
Michael Tate, Kerrang magazine, July 2004By far the best unsigned metal band to come across my desk sincewell a long damn time!!! 454s Pound is a must!!
Derek Singer, Metal Maniacs magazine, August 2004Watch out metal bands, a new sheriffs come to town looking for prisoners, and they go by 454.
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