Aphasia
Depending on who you talk to, where you live or which Web site you land on, Aphasia is a “California-based alternative rock band” (Wikipedia), “a female heavy metal/hard rock band from Japan still active today” (Wikipedia), or, as AphasiA, a death-metal, grunge group from Toronto. Check out this last collection of musicians on www.toronto-goth.com.
Most listeners in the U.S. and the surrounding area who have heard of Aphasia would say the band is the group from California formed in 1999 that played its last notes in 2007. The members – Jeff Harber, Drew Hall (later – Aaron Prim), Jayce Basques and Nick Allen (later – Will Peng), apparently decided about a year ago that they would go their separate ways.
The Goth group from the eastern part of Canada includes Brett Carruthers (vocals), Darren Campbell (guitar), Kevin Oliver (bass), James Toth (guitar) and Jim Davis (drums). This band is reportedly quite proud of its stage energy and activity that borders on violence among fans. The Goth Web site reports that in the past two years AphasiA has benefited from a strong following in Toronto and London, Ontario. Most of the music from this collection of musicians has been played at “self-organized” shows in rented halls.
Tags: indie music, Aphasia, music, independent music, indie
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After a very long time I am hearing quality Heavy duty(metal) music. All there tracks are fine and also I didnot know they are from japan i.e. from asian country. They make really good music.
Since I have never heard of any of the above mentioned names of this band or others with similar or same name. I would have to say that it is interesting to say the least. I thought this is why people check names. But none-the-less I am checking out this band. Typically I do not listen to bands with female lead if they are classified as rock or alternative, because women just do not have the hard sound. But I will give them a chance and then come and let you know what I really think.
Well, one thing is for sure. I love the name of the band. Very alluring, and I like that in a band. I also enjoy female leads in bands, simply because I always thought that they had a better voice for singing than guys, who seem to always have a shakier voice when it comes to lengthy phrases and higher pitches. Could just be me. These guys are alright though, and is a nice change of pace to listen to.
Ah, too bad they decided to part ways last year. They definitely had chemistry together as a band and put out some good tunes. Love the female vocals though. I can’t say that I have ever heard of this band though before now, but I would definitely be interested in hearing some of their older work as well.
The Toronto band Aphasia became Lye and their fan base increased due to their high energy set but the drummer and guitarist pulled the plug on the band when the music took second priority to the now famed ’showboat’ set.