Origin of Animal combines elements of classical, rock, jazz and metal to create music that is carefully crafted yet still spontaneous.
Formerly a revolving- door group of musicians, we would book a gig and then fly by the seat of our pants. Since 2010 we have performed with anywhere from five to twenty members; written and recorded original compositions with as many as thirty musicians; and collectively, since forming in 2007, have worked with a total of about 80 people.
The current ensemble fluctuates from as little as eight players to as many as 25 and uses various combinations of brass, woodwinds, strings, percussion, guitars, bass and keyboards. Origin of Animal is also a very versatile interpreter of existing music. We have performed film scores, standard classical works, symphonic music, and have also presented music by Nine Inch Nails, Miles Davis, Pink Floyd, Soundgarden, King Crimson, Gil Evans and Jimi Hendrix.
“Oso Closo is remarkable. These people can write, arrange, sing and play in a league that only a few get to – with a lot of hard work and talent… Their skills blow me away. I especially like the sound of Adrian’s voice and how the guitars can sometimes go off into the land of Brian May from ‘Queen.’ It’s all kind of a mind blower. Check ’em out.”
-Jim Heath, aka The Reverend Horton Heat
Otto Von Schirach (half Cuban / half German) was born in 1978 in the swamp infested refugee world of Little Havana Miami. As a child his grandmother practiced Santeria and White Magic, which opened his eyes to the strange and bizarre. Otto grew up listening to Miami Bass, Gore Grind, Gangsta Rap and Afro Cuban Noise. In 1995 Otto bought his first drum machine from a crack-head just 2 blocks from his mom’s house. Right away he recognized his passion for grimy diamond soaked kick drums through distorted fuzz muck. The rest is history.
Chicago death doom legends Novembers Doom were formed in 1989 by vocalist and lyricist Paul Kuhr. Throughout its career, the group has evolved from mournfully slow compositions into an entity that defies categorization, combining varied musical styles and elements without abandoning their roots. ND constantly reinvented itself to cultivate a unique sound that makes them immediately recognizable.
First and foremost, Nyabinghi is the true defender of the peace, justice and order in the motherland. To Nyabinghi, there is nothing more precious than the humble soil of Africa on which the Binghis are born, where they grow and into whose embrace they shall sleep continuously.
A band on the edge ready to break wide open, slammin’ with aggressive grooves and fierce vocals that cut to the nerve. There IS a reason why N.Y.C. has an unprecedented and unheard of 50 full endorsements from music equipment and related companies. N.Y.C. is fronted by Tommy Bolan, former lead guitarist of the platinum selling band Warlock (w/ Doro Pesch) “We wanted to write songs that were real to us”, conveys singer/guitarist Bolan, “with our songs we can vent our aggression while at the same time exorcise our demons of insanity. I’m the guy on the street corner screamin’ about everything and you FEEL that intensity in our live show.”
Blasting like a 10 ton Nuclear Weapon, N.Y.C. is Loud, Aggressive, and Very Pissed Off. No whining…..Just Fed Up and Disgusted at how good everyone else has it while waiting under a “Self-Stitched Smooth Blanket of Hate”….Waiting to turn Negative Energy into Positive Results….Waiting to Rise from the Gutter of contempt.
Also featuring Joe D’Ambra on Bass and G Herrera on Drums, N.Y.C. slams with aggressive grooves and fierce vocals that cut to the nerve…
With A Sonication, Germany-based metal band Obscura launch the second of their trilogy concept. The group’s second (seventh overall) album for Nuclear Blast pivots on many fronts. Advanced, elegant, and yet refreshing, „A Sonication“ sums up past endeavors effortlessly as it gazes with purpose and conviction into the future. Obscura are fan-renowned and critically acclaimed for challenging and then expanding upon norms. From Retribution (2004) through A Valediction (2021), the band flourished and made significant progress in a musical genre unprepared for a creative shot of German invention. „A Sonication“ spearheads Obscura into a new era of extreme metal. In 2025, Obscura will lighthouse their musical prowess, thematic complexity, and lyrical ambition on „A Sonication“. The group continue to be a beacon for change. No doubt Obscura’s new stats will amaze, but what they’re focused on is the release of „A Sonication“ and then taking it on the road. Several high-caliber tours of Europe, North America, and Asia are planned through to 2025, with routes are in the works for the band to visit Australia, Latin America, and beyond. Truly, there is no band quite like Obscura. “A Sonication“ proves that persistence, perseverance, and enterprising minds can achieve anything. Welcome to the next level!
Oceans Over Airplanes is a group that is not specifically from the fields of the Midwest, the bustle of the city or the repetition of the sprawling suburbs. They are a group of musicians from Northwest Indiana that have found each other over time. OOA focus on telling stories about Midwest living creating what they call Heartfelt Indiana Rock. These guys may not fit in anywhere, but they fit together.
Offwhyte consistently proves his mastery of language and rhythm. He makes a type of hip hop that is devoted to details, rather than trying to overwhelm with power and aggression.
There are four (4) of us.
We come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
We make music about love, loss, pain, drinking and healing; not necessarily in said order.
We will make you raise your stein to the sky and shout to the high heavens!!
Our mothers raised us to be respectable gentlemen.
We are the Nightmare River Band, and we are coming to your town whether you like it or not.
Nile is an influential and uncompromising death metal band that has carved its name into the annals of extreme music. Since their formation in 1993, they have left an indelible mark on the metal scene, garnering a devoted following with their unique blend of ferocity and technicality. With a sound as relentless and brutal as the ancient Egyptian gods they draw inspiration from, Nile transports listeners into a dark and mystical realm. Their music is a relentless assault of blistering guitar riffs, thunderous drumming, and guttural growls, accompanied by intricate and atmospheric passages that evoke the grandeur of ancient civilizations. With their mastery of technicality, unrelenting aggression, intricate compositions, and lyrical exploration of ancient Egyptian mythology, Nile continues to captivate audiences with their unparalleled sonic assault.
Nonagon is a raucous, three-piece, music concern from Chicago that’s been playing together since the early-to-mid aughts. We play a collection of loud, short songs with varied time signatures and unconventional hooks.
Our sporadic recorded output consists of…2008’s “No Sun”, 2012’s “People Live Everywhere”, 2013’s “The Last Hydronaut”, 2020’s “They Birds”. Our names are… Tony Aimone (who played in The Blue Meanies, Taylor, and The J. Davis Trio), Robert Gomez (who played in Der Lugomen, is one-oneth of Martian Law, and is an accomplished visual artist), and John Hastie (who played in bands called Jumpknuckle, Black Lung, Freighter, and The Metric System).
Purely for the sake of context, we occasionally find ourselves compared to the likes of Fugazi, Jawbox, Naked Raygun, Drive Like Jehu, The Jesus Lizard, etc… all of which is deeply flattering but makes some sense given our influences and vintage.
