Light of Doom

Light of Doom is an American rock band based in Escondido, California, a suburb of San Diego. Its influences include heavy-metal band Iron Maiden. [http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/tvradio/story/75C436394F2C362086257378006022FF?OpenDocument TV Critic's picks: 'The Next Great American Band'By Gail PenningtonTHE ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH]

History

The band consisted of Dillon Cahill, Erik Griffin, and Mitchell Wofford. They were later joined by two other young musicians: the guitarist Daniel Futcher and the bass player Lucas Canziani.

"Most kids their ages tend to play cheesy songs," says guru Bruck. "But these kids really like not only the music, but the lifestyle." [http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2007-11-29-kid-bands-side_N.htm Kid bands kick it up By Marco R. della Cava, USA TODAY]

As of October 2007, Light of Doom has played the House of Blues in Anaheim and San Diego, the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, and Soma San Diego. Most recently, the band was selected as a finalist for the premiere season of "The Next Great American Band" on Fox. [http://www.sdcitybeat.com/cms/story/detail/?id=6296 San Diego City BeatNotes from the Smoking PatioBy Rosey Bystrak

The taping for the show premiere was held at Lake Las Vegas, Nevada the week of August 18, 2007. During these broadcasted eliminations, Light of Doom was selected by "The Next Great American Band" judges John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls, drummer Sheila E., and "Aussie Idol" judge Ian Dickson, to be one of 12 bands to compete in the finals. [http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/11/25/lifeandtimes/14_44_4811_24_07.txt Born to rock: Local musicians - ages 12 to 14 - hitting all the right notes on TV show By: GARY WARTH - Staff Writer - North County Times]

Light of Doom was voted off the show on December 14, 2007. They came in 4th place.

The band dedicated its first studio performance in the competition to "Grizz," the head of the band's security team at Experience Studios and also good friend of the band. Grizz lost his home in Ramona, California, to the southern California wildfires. [http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=38857143 Light of Doom MySpace Page]

In February 2008, singer Erik Griffin left Light of Doom to join Axxys as a guitarist and back-up vocalist. Axxys is also coached by Adam Bruck.

Members

* Dillon Cahill: Lead Guitar
* Mitchell Wofford: Drums
* Daniel Futcher: Lead Guitar
* Lucas Canziani: Bass

Former Members

* Erik Griffin: Lead Singer

References

External links

* [http://www.lightofdoom.com Official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/lightofdoom Light of Doom] at MySpace