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About me: Evolving into a trio in March of 2004 with Art Karamian taking on vocals and guitar, Sammy J. Watson on drums, and David Hakopyan on bass, the apex theory harnessed their unique chemistry into their first self-released EP as a three-piece, inthatskyissomethingwatching. Blending the spirit of rock, the dynamic nature of drum n’ bass, jazz & world music, along with the spontaneity of experimental noise, the apex theory have always distinguished themselves with their musical integrity and artistic perspectives. Previously credited for taking the rock genre in bold new directions, the group’s 2002 DreamWorks release Topsy-Turvy was hailed by The New York Times as “an astonishing hard rock debut [with] brutish riffs, propulsive poly-rhythms, graceful melodies” while Rolling Stone Magazine described it as "whirling, exotic… further expanding metal's rhythmic palette". 2004’s inthatskyissomethingwatching EP -- showcased the revamped and revitalized band in peak form, catching the attention of national & local press, some of whom considered the songs to be among the group’s best ever. Modern Drummer Magazine noted in a review: “The combination of solid musical interplay, the fusion of emo, grunge, and punk, and the set’s sheer ferocity makes this exceptional brand of progressive metal rhythmically explosive.” As a testament to the band’s live show, Meanstreet Magazine stated “The Apex Theory’s muscular, working class alt-metal is one of L.A.’s best live tickets”, while Los Angeles City Beat recently raved “the band inhaled the embalming fluid out of the crowd and spat blood back in” performing the “simple miracle of unhinging its audience.” Currently, the band has confirmed its role as co-owners of TOYS.of.the.MASSES, an Independent Label Entity they have co-founded with old friend & fan, John Dolmayan, (System of a Down). TOYS.of.the.MASSES has recently signed a digital distribution deal with INgrooves and have released the LIGHTPOST EP, a 15 minute visual piece with guest musician, Master of the Armenian Duduk, Djivan Gasparian… Lightpost finds the band experimenting with more intricate rhythms and spacious melodies, while never losing any of their trademark intensity. This release will be followed by a Full-Length entitled “FACES” due out by Summer of 2007… With a constant push towards the next stage, the apex theory continue to breathe new life into themselves by resonating a distinct mixture of heartfelt energy and sound.

Member Since:April 19, 2007

Last Login:April 25, 2007

Location:Los Angeles, CA

Birthday:March 1

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DateArtistVenueLocation

10/10/08 Fri The Roots Loki Music Festival Asheville , NC
10/11/08 Sat The Roots Palladium Ballroom/Loft Dallas, TX
10/12/08 Sun The Roots The Backyard Austin, TX
10/14/08 Tue The Roots Marquee Theatre Tempe, AZ
10/15/08 Wed The Roots SDSU Open Air Theatre San Diego, CA
10/16/08 Thu The Roots The Grove Of Anaheim Anaheim, CA
10/17/08 Fri The Roots Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles, CA
10/18/08 Sat The Roots San Jose State Event Center San Jose, CA
10/19/08 Sun The Roots House of Blues Las Vegas, NV
10/21/08 Tue The Roots The Fillmore Auditorium Denver, CO
10/23/08 Thu The Roots The Rave/Eagles Ballroom Milwaukee, WI
10/24/08 Fri The Roots Congress Theater Chicago, IL
10/25/08 Sat The Roots The Fillmore Detroit (State Theatre) Detroit, MI
10/26/08 Sun The Roots The Sound Academy Toronto, ON
10/28/08 Tue The Roots Roseland Ballroom New York, NY
10/30/08 Thu The Roots The Palladium Worcester, MA
10/31/08 Fri The Roots Convention Hall Asbury Park, NJ
11/01/08 Sat The Roots The Washington Avenue Armory Albany, NY
11/19/08 Wed Squarepusher Trabendo Paris, FRA
11/21/08 Fri Squarepusher Non Stop Cinema Graz, AUS
11/22/08 Sat Squarepusher Diesel Budapest, HU
11/26/08 Wed Squarepusher Volksbuhne Berlin, GER
11/28/08 Fri Squarepusher Melkweg Amsterdam, NL
11/30/08 Sun Squarepusher Vooruit Ghent, BEL
12/09/08 Tue Squarepusher Astoria London, GB
12/11/08 Thu Squarepusher ABC Glasgow, GB
12/12/08 Fri Squarepusher The Warehouse Manchester, GB
02/14/09 Sat The Roots Centennial Park Sydney, AU
02/15/09 Sun The Roots Flemington Racecourse Melbourne, AU
02/21/09 Sat The Roots Parklands Gold Coast, AU
02/22/09 Sun The Roots Heirisson Island Perth, AU