Artist Information
Biography
BAND - Mythically inspired 4 piece progressive metal band. Seven Against Thebes (7AT) hails from Seattle, WA. and was originally formed in 2007 by guitarist Cyrus Rhodes, drummer Bruce Burgess, bassist Mr. Black and vocalist "little rusty" formally of KNUCKLEBONE. Influences include but not limited to: Tool, Stone Temple Pilots, Alice in Chains, Audioslave and Deftones.
WRITING PHILISOPHY - During a 2010 interview, 7AT guitarist/songwriter Cyrus described 7AT as a musical platform for misanthropy. (strong dislike of the human species) But he also explained that Seven Against Thebes is also a metaphor for good vs evil, as many songs examine the battle between good vs evil in the psych of man. The music of 7AT has been described as dark, thought provoking, intense, unpredictable, and melodic.
VOCALIST "LITTLE RUSTY" - Formally of KNUCKLEBONE, he earned his nickname by saying "Hello I'm a little rusty" to crowds right before shows. "Little Rusty" has been compared to a modern day Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots), Layne Staley (Alice in Chains), Mark Lanegan (Screaming Tress) and Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave). His amazing vocal presence and hi-energy live performances made him a legend around Seattle. He possesses all the trademarks you would expect from a legendary front man, but Little Rusty avoids the typical stereotypical pigeonholing by simply transcending other vocalists. Rusty has been called the next Scott Weiland” and a “special entertainer."
EQUILIBRIUM (EP) RELEASE -In the Spring of 2010 the band released it's debut 5 song EP entitled (EQUILIBRIUM). It receiving many favorable reviews from both critics and multiple music review hubs. The music was widely accepted as something fresh sounding and unique. The music of 7AT possessed many melodic qualities reminiscent of mainstream rock, but is different enough not to be classified as such. EQUILIBRIUM received its fair share of airplay on many local radio stations around Seattle, Portland and the Tacoma area. It was on normal rotation on several radio stations in Southern California and even Canada.
SEVEN AGAINST THEBES (CD) DEBUT RELEASE - Later on that year the band released their first full length self titled CD which contained over 60 minutes of music. It received many favorable reviews from several Music Review Hubs ry listed below:
- Seven Against Thebes take off where some of the big names of the genre started.” - Delusions of Adequacy
- A fantastic new take on traditional grunge." - Delusions of Adequacy
- 7AT puts a refreshing new interpretation on the sound. - Delusions of Adequacy
- Best band I've never heard of" - Leo Brink of Katavi Arts
"Amazing sound" Luke Hoyle of Buck Nutty
FUTURE PROJECTS - 7AT is currently in the studio working on a CD entitled ART OF DECEPTION (AOD) to be released in Summer 2010. Cyrus and the gang are for the most part an independent musical operation, and wishes to remain that way. Cyrus explains "Our first priority is making good music, if it hit pay dirt, that's a bonus."
CONTACT - Send all inquiries through Katavi Arts. www.kataviarts.com or Mark Saku law firm
Instrumentation
Little Rusty - Vocal Instrument
Cyrus - Guitars
Bruce Burgess - Drums
Mr. Black - Bass
Discography
EQUILIBRIUM - 5 Song (EP)2010
1 Equilibrium
2 Nemesis
3 Mask
4 7th Sign
5 Swandiver
SEVEN AGAINST THEBES - Full Length CD (2010)
1 Serpens Caput
2 7.A.T
3 Equilibrium
4 Nemesis
5 Fruit Fly
6 Mask
7 7th Sign
8 Knebuchadezzar
9 Prey for Me
10 Swandiver
11 Feed the Furnace
12 Ophiuchus
13 Suicide Note
14 Serpens Cauda
Video
Press
Setlist
Equilibrium
Nemesis
Fruit Fly
Mask
7th Sign
Feed the Furnace
Swandiver
Suicide Note