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For only being together a little more than three years, Peoria quartet Justify The Means sure have their act together. On their new album, No End, they unload standard thrashing heavy metal fare, with a hint of sincerely-penned introspection as heard on songs like "I Feel." JTM have obviously found their groove, and they should run with it.
- Max Herman - Illinois Entertainer - Chicago, IL - (May 2006)
"Right now there are several area bands that show alot of promise. As far as newer rock bands I like what I see from Justify The Means." Quote from Jay Goldberg; a 35-year veteran of the concert promotions business. His company is Progressive Innovations. - River City Times - Peoria, IL - (Jan 2005)
Discography
“NO END” (full length) released Oct. 2005.
“8 WAYS TO EXPRESS” released Aug. 2004.
“justify the means” (3-song demo) released Nov. 2003.
Combined Justify The Means has sold over 4000 self- released CD’s with no distribution.
Imagine the possibilities...
JTM is set to start recording its new material in Chicago with Tadpole (Disturbed, Soil, 3 Doors Down) in Sept/Oct.
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Bio
Bringing new life to the Central Illinois' music scene, Justify The Means is the new breed of heavy-melodic metal straight out of Peoria, IL. Established late 2003, this quartet has taken over ILLINOIS' music scene forcing its guitar driven, drum slammin', bass thumpin’, beautifully melodic-aggressive vocals down the throats of all listeners. Becoming Peoria's hardest working band since Mudvayne, JTM has earned their senority. In just 3 short years JTM has opened for countless National Acts; picked up multiple sponsorships and endorsements; became the "ORIGINAL" house band for Peoria's biggest rock radio station, hosts the most impressive/most intense local metal shows; and now continues to tour the country in support of its latest CD “NO END”. Currently JTM is recording its follow-up to NO END. Imagine the possibilities...
SHARED THE STAGE WITH:
Sevendust, Buckcherry, Saliva, Nonpoint, Three Days Grace, Shinedown, Soil, Kittie, 40 Below Summer, Super Joint Ritual, Diecast, Bobaflex, Future Leaders Of The World, Black Stone Cherry, Cinder, Flaw, Rickets, Oh My God, Deaf Pedestrians, Vampire Mooose, Shame Lady, Madside, Hemlock...
POINTS OF INTEREST:
JTM is the "ALL-ORIGINAL" house band for 105.7 the X WIXO-FM and has been for 3 years.
Bela is the co-host of 105.7's LOCAL ANESTHETIC on Sunday nights 8-10pm which features just local/regional bands.
JTM plays Chicago's MOBFEST 2006 and 2007.
JTM plays the legendary Whisky a GO-GO in Los Angeles, CA. <10.26.05>
JTM plays the Rave Movie Theater (biggest in Peoria / 28 screens) for the opening of Star Wars Episode III. <5.18.05>
JTM signs a sponsorship deal with Budweiser True Music and Brewers Distributing of Peoria. JTM is the only all-original Bud band in all of Central, IL. <2.15.05>
JTM gets endorsement deal with Morley/EB Tech pedals <1.12.07>
JTM gets endorsement deal with Curt Mangan strings <11.08.06>
Jay Goldberg names Justify The Means as the best new talent in Central, IL. (Jay Goldberg is a 34 year veteran Illinois Concert Promoter/Talent Buyer. Brings in all major acts to Peoria Civic Center, Canopy Club in Urbana, IL, among other places. Also hosts Budweiser Grand Nationals, Miller Lite Blues Festival, etc. His company is Progressive Innovations.
JTM wins "BEST LOCAL BAND" poll conducted on 105.7 the X. <12.18.04>
JTM's "Redemption" beats out Korn's "Word Up" for most requested song. <8.20.04>
JTM's "Redemption" beats out Slipknot's "Duality" for most requested song. <8.23.04>
JTM's "Redemption" beats out Switchfoot's "Meant to Live" for most requested song. <9.07.04>
Justify The Means' "Redemption" won the Cage Match 4 nights in a row on Quad City Live in Davenport, IA.
Justify The Means has also been played on WQLZ -FM in Springfield, IL; the “Really Loud Guitar Show” in Columbus, OH hosted by Scoop; and multiple college stations.
ENDORSEMENTS:
105.7X ROCKS www.1057thexrocks.com
BUD TRUE MUSIC www.brewersdist.com
CURT MANGAN Strings www.curtmangan.com
MORLEY/EB TECH pedals www.morleypedals.com
ORANGE COUNTY DRUMS www.ocdrum.com
ELMORE MUSICAL WAREHOUSE www.elmoremusical.com
JAY TV www.jaytv.com
www.myspace.com/justifythemeans
www.reverbnation.com/justifythemeans
VENUE MENU:
ILLINOIS
Peoria: The Madison Theater, Exposition Gardens, IN PLAY, SOP's, Buddah's, Rocky's, Itoo Hall, Notre Dame Youth Center, VFW's, American Legion Halls...
Bloomington: Paulie's, the New Laffeyette Club
Springfield: Viele's Planet, Club 217, Black Sheep
Carbondale: Copper Dragon, Big Boy's Q'n
Rockford: The Elixur, LT's, Ken-Rock Community Center
Chicago: Pearl Room, U.S. Beer Company, Penny Road Pub
Washburn: Elandorf Music Festival
Dekalb: Otto's
Urbana: Canopy Club
Champaign: Tommy G's, High Dive, The Lava
Joliet: Dreams
Canton: Wallace Park
Creve Coeur: Tops and Tails
Lincoln: The Loft
Effingham: Icahbod’s Club
Lemont: Stage 83
Mason City: Civic Center
Monmouth: Rivoli Theater
Moline: The Zone, Clara's Studio
MISSOURI
St. Louis: Pop's, Creepy Crawl, Just Bill’s
Wentzville: The Pit
IOWA
Davenport: Lumpy’s
INDIANA
Terra Haute: The Legacy
CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles: Whisky a Go-Go
NEVADA
Las Vegas: Cheyenne Saloon
NEW MEXICO
Albuquerque: The Launchpad
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