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ZAIUS

southerngroovinstonermetal

About Me

Birthed out of Southern Illinois, ZAIUS weaned itself off the nipple of stoner metal gods Black Sabbath and Clutch, newcomers to the ever-growing list of greatest bands. The quad formed in 1999 writing a variety of material bleeding from Zeppelin to Alice In Chains. Their sound has progressed to what can only be described as a monster truck mudding through of sea of blood, sweat, and beers. The themes to ZAIUS songs revolve around river pirates, drag races, midget porn rallies, and any epiphany bought by a morning hangover. ZAIUS has two albums under their belt: their self-titled debut in 2002 and the highly acclaimed "Harvest Moon Overdrive" in 2005. Highlights of the band’s career include opening for national acts Dust for Life, Jackyl, King Valley, Eyehategod, and Zeke, hundreds of shows, and being part of the SIMC (Southern Illinois Metal Collective) which brings music of all styles to the Southern Illinois music scene.

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Member Since: 11/23/2005
Band Website: zaiusrocks.com
Band Members: Jar of Lou…Mother hen and bassist Lou Thery provides a wholesome stack of low end to the muddy metal groove that is ZAIUS.Got Lunch…Lance “Lunch” Curby drinks from the talent bottles of Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society) and Angus Young (AC/DC).I’m with the band…Kevin Kepple, “Kevbo”, is the guy with the mic.
Influences: Black Sabbath - Clutch - Alice In Chains - AC/DC - Sixty Watt Shaman - Goatsnake -
Sounds Like: Earthride - Clutch - Black Sabbath - Down
Type of Label: None

My Blog

STUDIO UPDATE + NEW SHOW + SHOW PLUG

Bass tracks are finished for Tijuana Bible.  Check out the studio pictures at www.zaiusrocks.com. April 14 at Big Boy's Q'n in Carbondale     ZAIUS     IN THE FACE ...
Posted by ZAIUS on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 05:01:00 PST

new song...new show

We finished up the new tune that will probably be the opening track for Tijuana Bible.  Still have to track it...getting close! New show:  March 10 at Mugsy's with O'Fallon, Deadwater, and ...
Posted by ZAIUS on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 03:56:00 PST

DRUMS ARE FINISHED (well..sort of)

Mr. Scott Uzzle put his stamp on Tijuana Bible this weekend on the ZAIUS tune Salt & Limerick.  That finishes drum tracks except for our new tune that is still not fully written.  We wil...
Posted by ZAIUS on Tue, 30 Jan 2007 05:24:00 PST

More recording sessions!

The new CD is coming along quickly.  Tons of vocals and guitar have been tracked as well as a few bass tracks.  Steve Simpson layed down some powerful drum groves to Valley Of The Dead. ...
Posted by ZAIUS on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:18:00 PST

ZAIUS now available for download!

It's true.....visit www.zaiusrocks.com to download ZAIUS songs from both of the ZAIUS releases.  Don't forget Mugsy's tonight!
Posted by ZAIUS on Sat, 30 Dec 2006 07:28:00 PST

Studio Update + New Year's Show

Drum session number 3 freaturing Wayne!  We tracked a new one called Whiskey Preacher.  We think this song will suprise you! For pictures check out www.zaiusrocks.com Off for the ho...
Posted by ZAIUS on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 05:58:00 PST

studio update

More drum tracks completed this weekend.  For more info and pictures go to www.zaiusrocks.com.
Posted by ZAIUS on Sun, 12 Nov 2006 08:27:00 PST

ZAIUS HITS THE STUDIO!

Recording has commenced on the next studio offering from ZAIUS.  We will try to keep you updated on our progress with a special section at our website.  Go to www.zaiusrocks.com and visit th...
Posted by ZAIUS on Wed, 08 Nov 2006 04:57:00 PST

LINEUP CHANGE FOR HALLOWEEN HELL-BASH

Society Death Grip has dropped of the bill for the show next week. Hardcore supergroup In The Face Of God will be taking their place!In case you were wondering, Mal from Annihilate The Hero will be b...
Posted by ZAIUS on Sun, 22 Oct 2006 03:01:00 PST

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ONE YEAR......ZAIUS LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gothic Kitty Networking and Mugsy McGuire's present "HALLOWEEN HELL-BASH 06" Friday, October 27 @ 9:00 Mugsy McGuire's 1620 West Main Carbondale, Illinois Pink Taco Lineage Society Death Grip Advers...
Posted by ZAIUS on Tue, 26 Sep 2006 05:54:00 PST