Biography
In 2003 brothers Justin and John Peloian formed the band APEYGA. They began to create songs based on musical ideas Justin had originated a couple years earlier, during his Graduate work in Visual Arts. As the compositions began to develop, it was clear that the band's direction would be an Instrumental Fusion. While John was completing his M.A. in Psychology, they began to perform as a Duo at open mics. In between singer songwriter, and stand up comedians, they would plug the electric guitar and bass into the house P.A., and play their songs. The response was great, and they were asked to have their first show at the Rainbow Bar and Grill on Sunset Blvd. At that show, the sound-man, Jeff Justice asked if he could record them. So, APEYGA's first music was recorded as a guitar, bass Duo at Great Spirit Studios in West Los Angeles, California. This demo CD, entitled "Instrumentals for Guitar and Bass", was then used to audition drummers.
In 2004 drummer Colin Popadiuk joined the band. With his back round in Punk and Math Rock, he added flare and soul-full drum parts to the Duo's songs. With their new Trio, APEYGA began to perform in Los Angeles and the South Bay. Within 6 months, and positive reviews of their shows, an L.A. booking agent asked to represent them, and they soon headlined small clubs in West L.A., as the only Instrumental band on the bill. With growing support, they recorded this set of music at Alan Gaffere's Hi Pro Studios in Torrance,Ca. APEYGA released their first full length studio album in October of 2005. The self produced, self-titled album gained good reviews and established them as a defining element for the musical genre, "Jazz-Metal". Other terms used to describe APEYGA's music at the time were, "Punk-Fusion", "Aggro-Jazz", and "Nu-instrumental Rock". Justin and John soon began to write new music and audition drummers.
In August of 2005 they were fortunate to bring Drumeline expert and coach, Kyrt Hensch into the group. Within 2 months they were playing shows again extending their territory to San Diego, and were sounding better than ever. In February of 2006, a 4 song "Live Demo" was recorded in the well known Studio C at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, with engineer Geoff Gibbs.This Demo was used for promotion only, earning them online recognition and new concert opportunities. Playing to standing ovations and gaining a larger fan base, venues wanted the band to return to their stage. Then, in December of 2006, APEYGA was voted the "BEST MELODIC AND INSTRUMENTAL BAND'" by L.A. based Rock City News Magazine. They soon began to put together the next album of songs that earned them this award. This time the music was self recorded and produced at their own studio in Culver City,California.
2007 marked the release of the album, "Forward". The Dutch Progressive Rock Review wrote:"The self produced disc shines with excellent sound quality and deft musicianship." Apeyga continued to perform this album in Southern California, with the addition of drummer Pete Pace. In December of '07, the trio held their CD Release Party with a packed house, at the well known Derby in Hollywood. "Apeyga mesmerized the crowd at the Derby with their melodic yet pummeling riffs. Much to their credit, these guys are completely uncategorizable", declared Campus Circle Magazine's review of the show. "The dynamic sounds that come out of Justin Peloian (guitar), John Peloian (bass) and Pete Pace (drums) are nothing short of extraordinary."
In early 2008, a new 4 Song Demo was recorded containing the tracks 'Lava', 'Lamb', 'Family Man', and 'Hold Your Breath'. After recording this music Justin and John began to write lyrics to their new material. This would be a turning point for the band, as they embarked on a search for their first Lead Vocalist to join the group. The process of auditioning singers was a complicated one, due to the fact that the lyrics had been written to the songs, however they had not ever been sung before. The vocalists would have to learn the lyrics and apply them to the songs using their own creativity as well as, verbal and recorded directions from Justin and John. The band required the new member to posses an original presents with unique talent. After months of auditions, Santa Monica native, Vivian Nickerson, was asked to join as the Lead Singer.
Apeyga is currently composing, performing, and recording new vocal and instrumental material in 2009.!
Instrumentation
Justin Peloian -guitar
John Peloian -bass
Pete Pace -drums
Discography
2009 - NEW SONGS COMING SOON!
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10/25/08- Apeyga has posted 4 new songs recently recorded at their studio in Culver City, Ca. This "2009 Demo" features the powerful new voice of Vivian Nickerson, with the expertise of Pete Pace on drums, and marks the first Apeyga recording to include vocals. The music and lyrics for "Lamb", "Transverse", "Lava" and "Helium", were written by Justin Peloian(guitar) and John Peloian(bass). This recording was engineered by Justin Peloian. Check the show schedule to experience this new music live in concert....
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THE 2007 "forward" RELEASE FROM APEYGA!
Hear what all the buzz is about, and why
these songs earned them the "BEST MELODIC
AND INSTRUMENTAL BAND" AWARD for 2006!
New studio versions of "Traveler", "The End of
Reason", "Galaxies", "151", "Pinstripe", "Liberatus", and "Rise & Shine" make this a powerful and undeniable second release from APEYGA.
Album credits:
drums: Kyrt Hensch
bass: John Peloian
guitar, cover art, recording,
mixing & production: Justin Peloian
mastered by: Jonathan Belzley
graphic layout: Oceano Ransford
music written by Justin, John, and Kyrt
recorded in Culver City, Ca October 2006
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RELEASED OCTOBER 2005, the self-titled album was
APEYGA's first full-length studio recording.
Hear clips of the album at AMAZON.COM and discover why
this CD has defined them as one of the main contributors
to the genre of 'Jazzmetal' along with Fishbone and Mr.Bungle!
Album song list and credits:
1. Distorted Redemption - 3:07
2. Futurelife - 4:23
3. My Soul In Gold - 3:13
4. Afterhit - 5:52
5. Am I Hip - 3:38
6. Dead Clean - 3:42
7. Timeworn - 4:50
8. Eagles Return - 3:21
9. Starved 4:45
10. Free - 2:54
drums: Colin Popadiuk
bass: John Peloian
guitar, cover art,
mixing, & production: Justin Peloian
mastered by: Gavin Lurssen
recorded by: Alan Gaffere
graphic layout by: Oceano Ransford
music written by Justin and John Peloian
recorded in Torrence, Ca October 2004
Links
| http://www.apeyga.com |