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Sykophiend

This is my freedom. No one will ever constrain or stop me. This is my passion. This is my life. And

About Me


The twenty first century is upon us, and as the future takes control, many elements are being fused together that used to stand as solo components. Robots are banging their swords together to create a new group of elements; a new sound. A warrior steps forward. Dressed in black and camouflage and armed with a record case of many genres, Sykophiend’s main focus is to open the eyes of the blind.
Originally motivated by the sounds of drum ‘n bass, Sykophiend began writing for the now-defunct Ravesource.com in 2000. As he worked alongside owner, Mike Havok (Synergy Productions NYC), the novice solidified his writing skills and interview techniques while building an impressive list of artist features. Some of his first-year highlights included Delta 9, Submerge 101, Headroom (Sweden), DJ Odi, Datcyde and Eye-D (Netherlands). As his style improved and creative control fell into his hands, Sykophiend moved on to create Global Sound Philosophy Magazine and GSP Entertainment alongside Kentucky’s Matt “Alien” White. He has since gone on to help out some of drum ‘n bass’ top companies and artists including Taciturn Records, Sublunary Artist Management, DJ Starscream AKA #0 of Slipknot, Miss Represent, :Scene: Networks, Disturbed Recordings, Gasm Recordings, Soundz Devious Recordings, Blu Saphir Recordings, Bassline Magazine, Rinse Mag, dogsonacid.com and many more.
But writing about the action wasn’t nearly as exciting as being part of it and, in 2004, Sykophiend picked up his first pair of turntables. After many long hours of practice, this mad junglist was ready to play to the masses, and play to the masses he did. On April 9, 2005, Sykophiend got his first taste of the big stage when he shared the bill with a superstar list of worldwide talent, including Dione, Omar Santana, Delirium, Angel Alanis and many of Southern California’s finest DJs.
Many would describe this set as “unforgettable.” With an energy that few can match, Sykophiend ripped through the harder edges of drum ‘n bass, throwing down a destructive line-up of metal remixes towards the crowd with razor-sharp intensity. Needless to say, the room was packed with an indescribable fervor and, by the end of this madman’s hour of chaos, the entire room had transformed into the demon hordes of Hades breeding a mosh pit that few raves can match. He has since gone on to play alongside the likes of E-Sassin, Silver, Nicolas Bennison and the Speaker Junkies.
Sykophiend’s booking schedule is already filling up for 2007, and with the turning of the new year, he brings with him a sound that few dare to challenge. Now spinning the likes of hardcore, gabber, drum ‘n bass and heavy metal, it’s one’s best guess to what he’ll throw down on any given night. From flying record fragments to banshee-like screams to mosh pits, this monster stops at nothing to entertain his crowd. Don’t believe the hype? I invite you to come to one of Sykophiend’s shows – Don’t tell me I didn’t warn you!
For booking inquiries, please contact Ryan Davin at [email protected] I represent:
Upcoming Events:
Date Event Location
3.16.07

Drum Core presents "Gimme Five"

Los Angeles, CA
3.23.07 A Raver Circle Presents "Ravive" Imperial, CA
4.06.07 Kandie Randie & Friends Presents "Kandie Randie's Birthday Bash" Phoenix, AZ
4.13.07 Kids of the Core Presents "Kingdom Heartcore" Los Angeles, CA
5.12.07 Neo Sapiens & Ravers Only present "Binary History " Los Angeles, CA
6.23.07 Polly Pocket & Friends presents "The PLUR Massacre" Phoenix, AZ
6.30.07 Those Dirty Ravers present "TBA" Los Angeles, CA
Contact Info:
AIM : Deathtrip09
Yahoo : dj_sykophiend_420
MSN : [email protected]
E-Mail : [email protected]

My Interests



♦Rock/Metal
♦Hardcore/Gabber/Happy Hardcore/Xtreme Music
♦Drum 'n Bass
♦Breaks
♦Ambient/Illbient/Trip-Hop
♦Intelligent Dance Music

♦Astronomy
♦Meteorology
♦Metaphysics
♦Philosophy
♦Intellectual Conversations
♦DJing
♦Dancing
♦Singing
♦Moshing
♦Nature
♦Forests
♦Marine Life
♦Ancient Egypt
♦Archaeology
♦Asian/Italian Cuisine
♦Jagermeister
♦Raves/Concerts
♦Tattoos
♦Music Production

I'd like to meet:

Just about any of the artists listed in "Music."

Brandon Lee, Cliff Burton, Dimebag Darrell...

There's too many people on this planet. I'd love to meet you all! :)

Music:

Here's an idea of what I listen to. Keep in mind,
this is not a FULL list. That would take forever.


ROCK/METAL:

Arch Enemy
Black Sabbath
Candiria
Cold
Cradle of Filth
Crossfade
Danzig
Deicide
Dimmu Borgir
Down
Dragonforce
Dream Theater
Epica
Flaw
Hatebreed
Heaven Shall Burn
Iced Earth
In Flames
Killswitch Engage
King Diamond
Korn
Lacuna Coil
Mercyful Fate
Metallica
Otep
Ozzy Osbourne
Pantera
Pink Floyd
Rob Zombie
Sage
Slayer
Slipknot
Tiamat
Tool
Unearth

OLD SKOOL/'CORE/GABBER:

2 Bad Mice
Acen
Art of Fighters
Atari Teenage Riot
Bong-Ra
Breeze
Brisk
Chosen Few
CLSM
Darren Styles
Delta 9
Demo
Devastate
Digital Boy
Dione/E-Noid
DJ Dano
Dougal
Dune
Edgey
Ethos
Gammer
Hellfish
Hixxy
JDA
Kevin Energy
Masters Of Ceremony
Merzbow
Nasenblauten
Noize Supressor
O.M.G.
Ophidian
Producer
Paul Elstak
Ramos
Re-Con
Robbie Long
Ruffian
Scott Brown
Seduction
Sharkey
Sonz of a Loop Da Loop Era
Stargazer/Cube::Hard
Stompy
Stormtrooper
Sunset Regime
Supreme
Sy & Unknown
Tieum
The Outside Agency
The Playah
Triple J
UFO
Vibes
Vinylgroover

DRUM 'N BASS:

B-Key
Bad Company
Black Sun Empire
Blame
C-Netik
Calyx
Cenobites
Counterstrike
DStar
Danny Breaks
Deep Blue
DJ Hidden
Doc Scott
Dom & Roland
Dylan
Ed Rush & Optical
Empire-X
Enduser
Ewun
Eye-D
Fierce
Future Cut
Goldie
Hive
Ice Minus
John B
Ill.Skillz
Infiltrata
KC
Kemal & Rob Data/Konflict
Klute
Kryptic Minds & Leon Switch
Loxy
Mason
Matrix
Mumblz
Omni Trio
Panacea
Pascal
Photek
Rawthang
Rufige Kru
SPL
Stratus
Technical Itch
Teebee
The Enemy
Trace
Zinc

AMBIENT/IDM/NU-AGE/EXPERIMENTAL/OTHER:

Aaron Spectre
Aphex Twin
Bjork
Dead Can Dance
Deep Forest
DJ Shadow
DJ Swamp
Electric Skychurch
Enigma
Exile
Hybrid
Massive Attack
Portishead
Rabbit in the Moon
Shpongle
Skylab 2000
Venetian Snares

INDUSTRIAL/EBM:

Apoptygma Berzerk
Assemblage 23
Front Line Assembly
Joy Division
Icon of Coil
Skinny Puppy
Siouxsie and the Banshees
Switchblade Symphony
Zeromancer

Artist Support:



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Movies:

Airheads
Army of Darkness
Blow
Blue Crush
Braveheart
Bruce Almighty
Coyote Ugly
Detroit Rock City
Dracula
Eurotrip
Evil Dead
Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas
Gladiator
Groove
Hackers
Half Baked
Hellraiser
House Guest
Human Traffic
Interview With a Vampire
Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back
Lord of the Rings
Mall Rats
Party Monster
Puppetmaster
Queen of the Damned
Scarface
The Crow
The Lost Boys
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Silent Hill
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The Crow
Trainspotting
Underworld

Television:

Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Family Guy
Invader Zim
Various Shows on Discovery, History, Food Network and A&E
WWE Raw/Smackdown

Books:



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Heroes:

So many people could be named here. Musical influences. People who saved me from quitting what I do best. People who saved my life. I have so many heroes on this planet. I couldn't even begin to name them all. Those who have done things to transform me know who they are. I love you guys with all of my heart and soul because without you, I might not be here doing what I love most - music.

My Blog

Massive Update! DJ gigs, Vocal demo, etc.

Greetings everyone! Thought I'd give you guys an update as to what I've been upto since getting back to Southern California. Things are going *extremely* well. I've got a secure place to live and a jo...
Posted by Sykophiend on Wed, 21 Feb 2007 01:15:00 PST

Sykophiend now has a MUSIC PAGE!

Check it out! Music will be added soon! http://www.myspace.com/sykophiend1
Posted by Sykophiend on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 01:36:00 PST

New Cell Number!!!!

602.653.4082Call me bitches!
Posted by Sykophiend on Thu, 25 Jan 2007 02:18:00 PST

New article by me on dogsonacid.com! - Jay Rome!

Check the article HEREFeedback is appreciated! :D ...
Posted by Sykophiend on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 02:31:00 PST

From Nu Energy USA HQ - We have lift-off!!!!

On February 14th, 2007, the doors of Nu Energy USA will officially open! We have sealed the deal on our brand new Northern California HQ, and we are ready for action!!Our mission is to generate a hub ...
Posted by Sykophiend on Wed, 03 Jan 2007 01:52:00 PST

My First Impression of Arizona Hardcore - Merry X-Mas in Review

I've been out here for about a month, and Merry X Mas was my first party here. Overall, I'd have to say I'm impressed with the state of dance out here. So here's my FULL review: When I got to the ve...
Posted by Sykophiend on Thu, 28 Dec 2006 09:43:00 PST

March 16,. 2007 - Drumcore/Those Dirty Ravers/Desert Pro. presents "Gimme Five"

DrumCore Productions Presents**Gimme Five**DrumCore Productions, Those Dirty Ravers, Desert Productions and LA Raves are joining forces to bring you another one of the best vibed events in California....
Posted by Sykophiend on Wed, 27 Dec 2006 02:59:00 PST

Nu Energy Collective Update (12.22.06) - Including Nu Energy USA!

Woah... where did that go! It's been another crazy, hectic and mental 12 months and as we're sitting down for our mince pies with our nearest and dearest we can't help thinking it has been our best ye...
Posted by Sykophiend on Mon, 25 Dec 2006 11:13:00 PST

HTID In the Sun 2007

HTID in the Sun is coming again in June 2007, and seeing as there will be a FreeFormation event, I was wondering who would be supportive of a WORLDWIDE meet-up for everyone who supports Nu Energy! Thi...
Posted by Sykophiend on Sat, 09 Dec 2006 11:41:00 PST

Arizona Update!!!!

I've been in Arizona for almost a week already, and since getting here, I've been floating on Cloud 9. I realize now all of the mistakes I've made over the last six years. Before coming here, I came t...
Posted by Sykophiend on Sat, 02 Dec 2006 07:17:00 PST