DownCycle

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About DownCycle:
Rising from the ashes with the addition of a new member, this four piece hard rock band is now resurrected; breathing new life into their original material. Their charged lyrics and heavy hitting sound are influenced by bands such as Dark New Day, TOOL, and Alice in Chains; but make no mistake — although reminiscent of such bands, DownCycle has an original sound; mixing aggressive riffs and melodic vocals like nothing you’ve ever heard. Being Raleigh based, they are currently booking shows in various venues around North Carolina. To stay updated on upcoming show dates and band updates, feel free to send a friend request or sign up for DownCycle's mailing list by sending a message with your email address.
"Everything came together very well and we're really excited to get out there; So come catch a show sometime. See you soon." -DownCycle
CLICK HERE to purchase the original E.P. "Breathe this Life" (featuring original vocalist: Mike Bonavita) as well as single mp3's for .99 cents each.
Also, for those who liked the heavier side of Down Cycle, Check out Sean, Todd and Barry's side project, "HeadBelt". "This is our canvas where we splash angry paints with the brush of violence". www.myspace.com/headbelt
Things DownCycle did:
- Showcase for Flawless Records
Down Cycle played a live showcase for Fred Dursts' label, Flawless Records, on the Raleigh stop of Limp Bizkit's summer tour. Down Cycle was one of only two bands selected from the area to play and the only band preselected to appear.
- Local Heroes
Down Cycle was chosen to headline Ernie Ball's Local Hero Tour stop in Raleigh.
- Breathe This Life enters regular rotation
After becoming one of the most requested area bands, WKNC 88.1 FM places Breathe this Life into rotation. WKNC is the radio station for North Carolina State University featuring modern rock programming.
- Down Cycle on NBC
Down Cycle was showcased on NBC17 in Raleigh, airing a live interview as well as the video for Alone & Dirty.
- Down Cycle wins at The HOB
Down Cycle won the House of Blues regional Battle of the Bands in the hard rock category. Later, they are chosen by the H.O.B. to open for The Cult after Monster Magnet and Stabbing Westward drop from the tour (6/12/01).
- MP3.com/HeinekenTour Down Cycle is chosen to represent the Triangle area on the Raleigh stop of the MP3.com/Heineken Summer Tour.
- WTC Benefit
Down Cycle is chosen along with other top local acts to play a benefit for the WTC/Fireman's Fund in downtown Raleigh.
Down Cycle has shared the stage with many major acts such as KING'S X, THE CULT, FINGER 11, RA, SOIL, LENNON, MAN MADE GOD, STAVESACRE and ECHOCAST.