Existend

Infobox musical artist
Name = Existend


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Background = group_or_band
Origin = Sheffield, England
Genre = Thrash Metal Rock Alternative
Years_active = 2004 - 2007
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Associated_acts = Aim For The Head
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URL = http://www.existend.co.uk
Current_members = Ant Leathwood Harry Griffiths Sam Brown (Sammy Insayne) Stefan Blackwood
Past_members = Dave Todd Michael Redman
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Existend are an alternative thrash metal band from Sheffield, England.

History

Existend was formed in 2004 by founding members Dave Todd (vocals) and Stefan Blackwood (guitars), after being in several bands together previously.

2005 saw the entrance of Harry Griffiths (guitars), Sam Brown (drums), and Michael Redman (bass) and then 'born from the ashes of Terminal Illusion, Psycho Logical and the former Existend, a new force appeared. Fuelled by riffs, double-pedals and lightning fast solo's, Existend.'

The band were offered several Record & Management deals during early 2006 off the back of their "Consider Retribution" EP, which was produced by Alan Smythe (Arctic Monkeys) at 2Fly Studios in Sheffield.

In mid 2006 while still in consultation with Record Labels, Dave announced his decision to leave the band and attend University. After much auditioning for vocalists, the band found a replacement on October 20th 2006.

Ant Leathwood joined the fold, with his first gig being at Sheffield City Hall supporting Saxon in January the next year (2007), the pressure was on. The gig was a great success, with the band playing at an adrenaline-pumping pace. Several more gigs followed soon after to ensure word was spreading about the new vocalist, with a steadily increasing turnout at each gig.

Towards the end of April 2007 Michael Redman left the band. The band continued work on their debut album without searching for a replacement.

By late 2007, with the album yet to materialise, the band slowly drifted apart.

In June 2008, Stefan, Mike, Harry, Sam and Dave were spotted drinking and talking together in Sheffield, this has fuelled rumours that a reunion may be on the cards for some point in the summer of 2008.

Discography

EPs

*"Where Broken Dreams Are Mended" (2005)
*"Consider Retribution" (2005)

Many untitled demo versions have also been recorded but remain unavailable. Pirate live recordings are also available.

Videos

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st6ZAt71GmA "Screaming"]

Notes

*Sam Brown has been credited as Sammy Insayne since late 2005, and also sings in the band Aim For The Head.
*Sammy Insayne is the stage name for the artist, Sam Brown (not to be confused with Samantha Brown, the daughter of the rock'n'roll star Joe Brown and singer Vicki Brown).
*Former bassist Michael Redman was also the bass player for .

External links

* [http://www.existend.co.uk/ Existend's Official Website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/existend Existend's Official Myspace Page]
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