Local Band Network Member Since: June 8, 2008
Last Update: June 8, 2008
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Music types:
Metal, Metal
Description:
Southern Mental Illness is a heavy metal band from La Fayette, Georgia. Their sound is a combination of thundering bass and drums, blaring guitar solos and an aggressive vocal assault. S.M.I. leaves an impression on every audience that witnesses their show. The band has welcomed many comparisons to bands like Pantera and Sepultura. The signature of a S.M.I. show is the pummeling pulse and wailing guitar solos. Visually, a S.M.I. show is a straight forward, no flash, take-it-as-it-is declaration of metal energy. S.M.I.’s demo, a two-song sampler, is an excellent example of what their fans get live every time they play. It‘s loud, fast, tight, and heavy. It features the songs: Thrown Down and Forgotten. The band members are Neil Gilbert, on lead guitar and lead vocals, Matt Whiteside, on the bass guitar and background vocals, and Pierre Talley, on the drums.
Band Members:
Neil Gilbert, age 31, has been playing the guitar for most of his life and it shows when he goes into his solos. His main guitar influences include Zakk Wylde, Dimebag Darrell, Randy Rhodes, Jake E. Lee, and Tony Iommi. His main vocal influences include Ozzy Osbourne, Phillip Anselmo, and Max Cavelera. Matt Whiteside, age 29, began playing the bass at age 11. He graduated in 2003 from the University of West Georgia with a degree in music theory and composition. His influences range from metal to classic rock and rap. However, Black Sabbath is Matt’s main influence. Pierre Talley, age 23, a long time friend of Whiteside and Gilbert joined S.M.I. in 2005. His drumming influences include Pantera, Mudvayne, and Lamb of God. Pierre’s other interests include his twin daughters, and rapping.
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