Sicmonic

Sicmonic
Sicmonic performing live in Phoenix, Arizona
Background information
Origin Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Genres Experimental metal, progressive metal, nu metal
Years active 2005 - present
Labels Aural Music
Associated acts Back from Ashes
Website www.sicmonic.com
Members Billy Zane Muna
Ray Goodwin
Zach Kasmer
David Digilio
Zack Sewell
Past members Taylor Hession
Jason Williams
Douglas Berry
Robert "Bob" Warren
Josh Ward
Ryan Gero

Sicmonic (stylized as (Sic)monic) is an American heavy metal band from Phoenix, Arizona, consisting of Billy Zane Muna, Ray Goodwin, Zach Kasmer, David Digilio and Zack Sewell.[1] The band has released 2 LPs to date with a third in the process of recording. Their music is often classified as modern, progressive and experimental metal.[2] Sicmonic is currently signed to Aural Music[3] and Warner/Chappell publishing. Lead guitarist, Ray Goodwin is endorsed by Jackson Guitars.[4]

Formation

Sicmonic was formed in March 2005 when the guitarists Ray Goodwin, Robert Warren and Jason Williams of The Awakening, merged with vocalist Taylor Hession of Bedlam 23 and drummer Douglas Berry. Sicmonic quickly became an icon in the southwest music scene and in 2006, they released their debut album titled, Look to the Skies.[5] Sicmonic peaked at No. 6 on the Sign Me to Roadrunner Records "All Time Metal" chart.[6]

Look to the Skies

The band’s debut album, Look to the Skies, was released in August 11, 2006.[7][8] The album’s first single, “Fist to Throat” featured a Fallen Films released music video and was shot behind their rehearsal studio in Phoenix, Arizona.[9] The video was directed and edited by Freddy Allen.[10] The album features a cover of the Charlie Daniels Band, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia”.[11] Soon, Look to the Skies caught the interest of Italian label Aural Music, and brought forth the second album, Somnambulist. Before the writing of Somnambulist, Douglas Berry left the band.

Somnambulist

On July 30, 2008, Sicmonic independently released a sampler containing four tracks to be released on the second studio album, Somnambulist.[12][13] On September 9, 2008, Sicmonic released an independently recorded version of Somnambulist and features long time friend and original The Awakening drummer, Zack Sewell. Only 1000 independent copies were pressed and released before engaging in an exclusive contest with Aural Music. A signed version was released on December 25, 2009.[14] It contained alternative artwork and four bonus tracks that were previously released on Look to the Skies. Somnambulist berthed 2 singles, “Oxygen” and “Somnambulist”. After recording the album, guitarist Robert “Bob” Warren parted ways with the band and Josh Ward stepped in to fill rhythm guitar duties.

Darcauditure

Darcauditure was the third album to be released by Sicmonic; it is due to be released in 2016. After one year, during the writing process of Darcauditure rhythm guitarist Josh Ward left Sicmonic. Auditions were opened to the public for the blank rhythm guitarist position. After quite a few auditions, eighteen-year-old Ryan Gero was selected as the rhythm guitarist. Sicmonic again signed onto Aural Music.[15]

In May 2015, Billy Zane Muna and David Digilio, of American rock metal band Back from Ashes joined the ensemble on vocals and bass, respectively.[16]

Discography

Sicmonic discography
Studio albums 2
Music videos 2
Singles 3

Studio albums

Year Album Label
2006 Look to the Skies
2008 Somnambulist
  • Released: September 9, 2008
  • Label: Independent
  • Re-released: December 25, 2009
  • Label: Aural Music
2016 Darcauditure
  • Released: TBD
  • Label: Aural Music

Singles

  • "Fist to Throat"
  • "Oxygen"
  • "Somnambulist"

Music videos

  • "Fist to Throat"
  • "Somnambulist"
  • "Feed My Psychosis"

Band members

David Digilio
Current members
Former members
  • Douglas Berry - Drums, Percussion
  • Robert “Bob” Warren - Rhythm Guitar
  • Josh Ward - Rhythm Guitar
  • Ryan Gero - Rhythm Guitar
  • Taylor Hession - Vocals
  • Jason Williams - Bass

References

  1. ↑ "(sic)monic". Facebook. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
  2. ↑ "Sicmonic | Free Music, Mixes, Tour Dates, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com. 2013-06-18. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
  3. ↑ "Aural Music". Aural Music. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
  4. ↑ "Jackson® Artists:". Jacksonguitars.com. Archived from the original on 2008-12-07. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
  5. ↑ "band biography". Sicmonic.com. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
  6. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20110310132221/http://signmeto.roadrunnerrecords.com/charts/all_time. Archived from the original on March 10, 2011. Retrieved February 3, 2011. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ↑ "Look to the Skies - (Sic)monic - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  8. ↑ "SICMONIC music, discography, MP3, videos and reviews". Progarchives.com. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
  9. ↑ Archived September 14, 2009, at the Wayback Machine.
  10. ↑ "Welcome to FreddyAllen.com | FCP Editor | Hollywood, CA | resume". Freddyallen.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-19. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
  11. ↑ "MVD - (sic)monic - Somnambulist". Mvdb2b.com. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
  12. ↑ "SICMONIC Somnambulist Four Song Sampler music reviews and MP3". Progarchives.com. 2010-05-24. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
  13. ↑ "(Sic)monic @ARTISTdirect". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
  14. ↑ "iTunes - Music - (sic)monic". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
  15. ↑ "Twitter / sicmonic: Sicmonic re-signs with Aural". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2013-08-14.
  16. 1 2 3 "(sic)monic". Facebook. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
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