Stifling Neglect comes proudly hailing from the capital of the world: New York City. Although displaying a predominately groovy, "mosh inducing" heavy sound, this is a band that does not limit themselves to any specific formula or genre. Stifling Neglect is one of those bands that is difficult to put into any definable musical category. Since coming together in 2001, it has been their left of center mindset that allows Danny, Chris, Jorge, and Ian to display their varying musical tastes. Together they bring an element of chaos, cooperation and compromise to the table. With a desire to play interesting, heavy music the members of Stifling Neglect find themselves mixing and matching various styles in their unique, aggressive sound. The combination of melody and rhythm with math and geometry in a musical setting unveils an unlimited amount of possibilities. All obstacles are thrown out the window as a new 'mutant' breed of heavy music emerges from the minds of the band. They derive roots and influences from funk, hip-hop, drum 'n bass, to NY hardcore and metal. You will find the band flowing through free-form expressionist jam sessions, math metal odd time signatures, and crowd moving hardcore grooves. They have been subjecting audiences to their unique blend of sounds while fluidly performing at live shows. In a short amount of time Stifling Neglect has made quite a buzz playing and touring in the underground hardcore and metal circuit. The growth of the band's fan base can also be attributed to warming up crowds at local shows for big name hardcore & metal acts like E-Town Concrete, Mastodon, Diecast, Candiria, Irate, Full Blown Chaos, God Forbid, and Sworn Enemy.
Ian McHugh 21 ottobre 2004 03:26
