Cassandra Syndrome was an operatic metal/gothic/gothic metal band from Frederick, Maryland formed in 2005. The band last consisted of founder, lyricist and frontwoman Irene Jericho, lead guitarist Chris Kackley, rhythm guitarist Jen Tonon, bassist Joe Cariola and percussionist Jay Jericho. The band released one EP and three studio albums.
In November 2005, Irene Jericho, Jay Jericho, BJ Robey and Brett McCoy decided to form a new band after working together in folk rock band Revel Moon. They brought on bassist Joe Cariola to fill out the lineup.[1] The newly formed band started playing bars and Pagan festivals on the East Coast. The band's name, according to the band's website, is a reference to the Cassandra metaphor. The band felt the name would be appropriate due to the politically charged and socially conscious tone of their lyrics.[2] In December 2006, Chris Kackley joined Cassandra Syndrome as lead guitarist after Brett McCoy left the band to pursue other projects. In the same year the band entered the studio for the first time to record its first EP, titled Dissent Into Heresy. The EP was released in May 2007. For the next two years the band toured throughout the Mid-Atlantic states. In January 2008, BJ Robey left the band for personal reasons. The band continued as a four piece.[1]
Of Patriots and Tyrants until split (2008-2014)edit
In February 2008, Figmental Records signed the band onto their label. Keith Center and Jeremy Rodgers of The Dreamscapes Project and Figmental Records signed on to produce the band's first full-length album, Of Patriots and Tyrants. The album was released February 7th, 2009.[1] Dr. T of Sonic Cathedral Webzine described the album as "metal, with a first rate female soprano driving the train...a metal based call to arms; a plea to recognize that life is fragile and that the earth that supports it must be nurtured."[2] During the last few months of production on Of Patriots and Tyrants, Katie Doherty joined Cassandra Syndrome as rhythm guitarist. The band debuted their new lineup at the album's release party. Jen Tonon joined Cassandra Syndrome in March 2010 after Katie Doherty left the band for personal reasons.[1] In 2011 the band released their 2nd full-length album Satire X with a release party at Rams Head Live!.[1] The band later had two personnel changes and in 2014 released their third and final album The Shadow Requiem. They played their last show and subsequently announced their split in September of that year.[3]
cassandra, syndrome, band, cassandra, syndrome, operatic, metal, gothic, gothic, metal, band, from, frederick, maryland, formed, 2005, band, last, consisted, founder, lyricist, frontwoman, irene, jericho, lead, guitarist, chris, kackley, rhythm, guitarist, ton. Cassandra Syndrome was an operatic metal gothic gothic metal band from Frederick Maryland formed in 2005 The band last consisted of founder lyricist and frontwoman Irene Jericho lead guitarist Chris Kackley rhythm guitarist Jen Tonon bassist Joe Cariola and percussionist Jay Jericho The band released one EP and three studio albums Cassandra SyndromeOriginFrederick Maryland United StatesGenresOperatic metal Gothic rock Gothic metal Heavy metal Hard rock Alternative metalYears active2005 2014LabelsFigmental RecordsMembersIrene Jericho Chris Kackley Jen Tonon Jay Jericho Matt Farkas Greg KingPast membersBrett McCoy BJ Robey Katie Doherty Joe Cariola Contents 1 History 1 1 Formation and Early Works 2005 2008 1 2 Of Patriots and Tyrants until split 2008 2014 2 Band members 2 1 Last lineup 2 2 Former 3 Discography 4 References 5 External linksHistory editFormation and Early Works 2005 2008 edit In November 2005 Irene Jericho Jay Jericho BJ Robey and Brett McCoy decided to form a new band after working together in folk rock band Revel Moon They brought on bassist Joe Cariola to fill out the lineup 1 The newly formed band started playing bars and Pagan festivals on the East Coast The band s name according to the band s website is a reference to the Cassandra metaphor The band felt the name would be appropriate due to the politically charged and socially conscious tone of their lyrics 2 In December 2006 Chris Kackley joined Cassandra Syndrome as lead guitarist after Brett McCoy left the band to pursue other projects In the same year the band entered the studio for the first time to record its first EP titled Dissent Into Heresy The EP was released in May 2007 For the next two years the band toured throughout the Mid Atlantic states In January 2008 BJ Robey left the band for personal reasons The band continued as a four piece 1 Of Patriots and Tyrants until split 2008 2014 edit In February 2008 Figmental Records signed the band onto their label Keith Center and Jeremy Rodgers of The Dreamscapes Project and Figmental Records signed on to produce the band s first full length album Of Patriots and Tyrants The album was released February 7th 2009 1 Dr T of Sonic Cathedral Webzine described the album as metal with a first rate female soprano driving the train a metal based call to arms a plea to recognize that life is fragile and that the earth that supports it must be nurtured 2 During the last few months of production on Of Patriots and Tyrants Katie Doherty joined Cassandra Syndrome as rhythm guitarist The band debuted their new lineup at the album s release party Jen Tonon joined Cassandra Syndrome in March 2010 after Katie Doherty left the band for personal reasons 1 In 2011 the band released their 2nd full length album Satire X with a release party at Rams Head Live 1 The band later had two personnel changes and in 2014 released their third and final album The Shadow Requiem They played their last show and subsequently announced their split in September of that year 3 Band members editLast lineup edit Irene Jericho lead vocals 2005 2014 Jay Jericho Zendrum percussion backing vocals 2005 2014 Chris Kackley lead guitar 2006 2014 Jen Tonon rhythm guitar backing vocals 2010 2014 Matt Farkas keyboard 2012 2014 electric bass 2013 2014 Former edit Brett McCoy lead guitar 2005 2006 BJ Robey rhythm guitar backing vocals 2005 2008 Joe Cariola electric bass backing vocals 2005 2012 Katie Doherty rhythm guitar backing vocals 2008 2010 Greg King electric bass 2012 Jack Sossman electric bass 2013 Discography editDissent Into Heresy 2007 Of Patriots and Tyrants Figmental Records 2009 Satire X Figmental Records 2011 The Shadow Requiem Figmental Records 2014 References edit a b c d e Official Cassandra Syndrome web site Archived from the original on September 24 2009 Retrieved 19 July 2010 a b Doctor T 6 July 2009 Cassandra Syndrome Interview Sonic Cathedral WebZine Archived from the original on 23 July 2011 Retrieved 19 July 2010 Cassandra Syndrome Metal Archives External links editSonic Cathedral review of Satire X Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cassandra Syndrome band amp oldid 1190702104, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
