“Athanasia is a power trio playing a highly original hybrid of classic and modern heavy metal, consisting of singer/guitarist Caleb Bingham (Ex- Five Finger Death Punch), bassist Brandon Miller, and veteran drummer Jason West (Ex- Muderdolls/Wednesday 13). Their debut LP “The Order of the Silver Compass” combines anthemic stadium metal hooks with elements of bay area thrash and Scandinavian black metal styles. Athanasia is hell bent on ensuring that loud, guitar driven heavy metal music will continue as an art form until the end of time itself!” states the band’s official website, and this is quite a modest description indeed. Having had their music videos (by Matt Zane) featured on Revolver Magazine and other heavy hitting outlets, as well as enjoying a successful European tour in 2017, Athanasia is quickly gaining traction in the industry.
2018 has long anticipated the arrival of Athanasia unto its stages- and Unfriendly Studios in Los Angeles, CA, has taken on the prominent position of debuting the act. Owned by a fairly well-known figure in the heavier music scene, Unfriendly Studios by Metal Sanaz is a tucked away venue in Downtown Los Angeles, hosting an intimate setting for fans to see their admired acts up close.
Athanasia jumped right into their performance, opening with Read Between the Lines, a powerful and electrifying song sure to pump up any crowd. The audience was enamored with the performance, each fan could be easily seen moshing to the intense beats! Several of those that attended the evening also participated in the band’s video shoot for Nightmare, releasing soon. A welcome sight to see some familiar faces! The opening song was quickly followed by Spoils of War, The Order of the Silver Compass, and Cyclops Lord– all songs that feature tremendous music or lyric videos that landed this act some notoriety. Front man Caleb Bingham’s skill shone bright throughout the dimly lit venue (and it certainly wasn’t just his mirrored guitar!), as he bellowed out skilled vocals and impressive riffs. It is of no wonder that the lad holds not one, but two gold records to his name. Bassist Brandon Miller defies convention by playing his bass upside down, and proceeded to kick some major ass on his side of the stage (complete with eye-catching hair flipping action). Drummer Jason West is no stranger to the stage, having rocked with some incredible acts in his impressive career. Years of perfecting his talent showed, as Jason plays with an unmatched fervor that is hard to ignore. Fans were in for a treat this evening, as the band unveiled four brand new songs at the end of their set (Obelisk, Obsolete Generation, Double Crossed, and Condemned to Die), with mastermind Caleb revealing that the second Athanasia album will be titled “Obelisk”.
Athanasia Live
Set List:
Read Between the Lines
Spoils of War
The Order of the Silver Compass
Cyclops Lord
The Bohemian
Mechanized Assault
White Horse
Nightmare Sound
Obelisk
Obsolete Generation
Double Crossed
Condemned to Die
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