Formed in 2002, the band is noted for the unorthodox and extremely technical guitar techniques of Christopher Arp, often referred to as "Arpmandude", because he mainly uses one technique, tapping. To get endorsement deals from various guitar and amp companies, Arp had to send a live video of himself playing to prove that he could play as fast as he does. Arp considers Psyopus a technically proficient band: "I understand people not understanding us so by default the music comes across as noise but, the music makes sense to us all too much and every 16th note was scrutinized."[1] Regarding learning to play guitar, Arp says: "I learned to play guitar in my bedroom. I got my first guitar in eighth grade. I bought Metallica tablature books, Megadeth books, guitar magazines, didn’t do homework, and just played guitar all night."[2]
The band released their 2nd album Our Puzzling Encounters Considered in February 2007. The techniques Arp uses have made it even more difficult to receive any endorsement. Arp himself said, "Mesa Boogie has not done very much to sponsor me because I do too much of this," as he raised his guitar by the whammy bar shaking it up and down. The band released their third studio album Odd Senses, on February 17, 2009.
The band entered an extended hiatus in 2010. In 2011, Christopher Arp posted several videos of himself on YouTube explaining the history and eventual hiatus of Psyopus.[3] The hiatus may have been interrupted in 2012 when a photo appeared on Arp's Facebook page showing him with Michael Van Munster and Ike Schultz. A comment on the photo by long-time Psyopus producer, Doug White, showed that he was working with the three in the studio.
In October 2012, 'Metal Injection' revealed that Psyopus would reunite with three of the four original members: Chris Arp, Adam Frappolli, Fred Decoste—with drummer Jason Bauers, who was a member until the hiatus.[4]
On July 17, 2015, a YouTube account named The Infamous Arpmandude posted a video titled 5/21/2013 Chris Arp Imogen's Puzzle and Lecture at the U of R. In the hour and ten-minute video, Arp playing Imogen's Puzzle Pt. 2, and afterward talk about himself, his experiences playing guitar, and gives a quick rundown on the history of Psyopus. He also explains that Psyopus is no longer an active band due to frustrations and hardships.[5]
Membersedit
Final lineupedit
Adam Frappolli - lead vocals (2002–2007, 2012)
Christopher Arp - guitar (2002–2012)
Fred DeCoste - bass (2002–2007, 2012)
Jason Bauers - drums, percussion (2007–2012)
Former membersedit
Brian Woodruff - vocals (2008–2010)
Greg Herman - drums, percussion (2002–2004) (Shield Your Eyes, Valpurga, Inertia, Kalibas, Low Ton, North American Wildlife)
^"PSYOPUS Forging A Comeback?". Metal Injection. 2012-10-05. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
^The Infamous Arpmandude, 5/21/2013 Chris Arp Imogen's Puzzle and Lecture at the U of R, archived from the original on 2021-12-14, retrieved 2018-12-07
External linksedit
March 2009
Interview with Arp of Psyopus
December 15, 2023
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This section may contain information not important or relevant to the article s subject Please help improve this section January 2010 Learn how and when to remove this template message Psyopus sometimes written as PsyOpus was an American mathcore band from Rochester New York PsyopusAlso known asStranglefuckOriginRochester New York United StatesGenresAvant garde metal mathcoreYears active2002 2010 2012LabelsMetal BladeBlack Market ActivitiesMembersfinal lineup Christopher ArpJason BauersAdam FrappolliFred DecostePast membersGreg HermanBrian WoodruffBrian KellyLee FisherCorey BarnesJon ColeHarrison ChristieMichael HornMatt DalberthBrent GloverWebsitewww myspace com psyopus Official MySpace Contents 1 History 2 Members 2 1 Final lineup 2 2 Former members 2 3 Timeline 3 Discography 4 References 5 External linksHistory editFormed in 2002 the band is noted for the unorthodox and extremely technical guitar techniques of Christopher Arp often referred to as Arpmandude because he mainly uses one technique tapping To get endorsement deals from various guitar and amp companies Arp had to send a live video of himself playing to prove that he could play as fast as he does Arp considers Psyopus a technically proficient band I understand people not understanding us so by default the music comes across as noise but the music makes sense to us all too much and every 16th note was scrutinized 1 Regarding learning to play guitar Arp says I learned to play guitar in my bedroom I got my first guitar in eighth grade I bought Metallica tablature books Megadeth books guitar magazines didn t do homework and just played guitar all night 2 The band released their 2nd album Our Puzzling Encounters Considered in February 2007 The techniques Arp uses have made it even more difficult to receive any endorsement Arp himself said Mesa Boogie has not done very much to sponsor me because I do too much of this as he raised his guitar by the whammy bar shaking it up and down The band released their third studio album Odd Senses on February 17 2009 The band entered an extended hiatus in 2010 In 2011 Christopher Arp posted several videos of himself on YouTube explaining the history and eventual hiatus of Psyopus 3 The hiatus may have been interrupted in 2012 when a photo appeared on Arp s Facebook page showing him with Michael Van Munster and Ike Schultz A comment on the photo by long time Psyopus producer Doug White showed that he was working with the three in the studio In October 2012 Metal Injection revealed that Psyopus would reunite with three of the four original members Chris Arp Adam Frappolli Fred Decoste with drummer Jason Bauers who was a member until the hiatus 4 On July 17 2015 a YouTube account named The Infamous Arpmandude posted a video titled 5 21 2013 Chris Arp Imogen s Puzzle and Lecture at the U of R In the hour and ten minute video Arp playing Imogen s Puzzle Pt 2 and afterward talk about himself his experiences playing guitar and gives a quick rundown on the history of Psyopus He also explains that Psyopus is no longer an active band due to frustrations and hardships 5 Members editFinal lineup edit Adam Frappolli lead vocals 2002 2007 2012 Christopher Arp guitar 2002 2012 Fred DeCoste bass 2002 2007 2012 Jason Bauers drums percussion 2007 2012 Former members edit Brian Woodruff vocals 2008 2010 Greg Herman drums percussion 2002 2004 Shield Your Eyes Valpurga Inertia Kalibas Low Ton North American Wildlife Lee Fisher drums percussion 2004 2005 Commit Suicide Overlord Exterminator Fawn Limbs Corey Barnes drums percussion 2005 2006 Paria Jon Cole drums percussion 2006 2007 POWERWOLVES FINISHER Harrison Christy lead vocals 2007 2008 The Jefferson Plane Crash Michael Horn bass 2007 2009 The Osedax Mod Flanders Conspiracy Travis Morgan bass 2009 touring Atheist Brian Kelly bass 2009 touring Brent Glover bass 2009 touring Bellicist Reciprocal Timeline editDiscography edit2004 Ideas of Reference Black Market Activities 2007 Our Puzzling Encounters Considered Metal Blade 2009 Odd Senses Metal Blade References edit Musik Interviews Kunstler Musiker und Band Interviews Musik terrorverlag de Retrieved 2016 03 08 Reprinted Interview with Arpmandude from PsyopusAusGrind Australian underground grindcore punk doom and DIY culture Grindheadrecords com 2007 10 24 Archived from the original on 2012 07 23 Retrieved 2016 03 08 Arpmandude YouTube Retrieved 2016 03 08 PSYOPUS Forging A Comeback Metal Injection 2012 10 05 Retrieved 2016 03 08 The Infamous Arpmandude 5 21 2013 Chris Arp Imogen s Puzzle and Lecture at the U of R archived from the original on 2021 12 14 retrieved 2018 12 07External links editPsyopus article March 2009 Interview with Arp of Psyopus Way Too Loud interview hardcoresounds net interview Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Psyopus amp oldid 1178127973, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
