artist Answer With Metal

Slowly rising from the barren wasteland that is Stouffville, Ontario, AWM has now found what we were looking for since the beginning- the perfect combination of thrash and power metal. But the road to this sound and the lineup that provides it was a long one. The group first started as Anarchy Within Mythology, a series of videos helmed by lead guitarist/songwriter Andrew Jarvis and featured many of his friends. These videos featured stunts, skateboarding, pranks and skits. In Winter of 2005 the project became musical, comprised of high school friends. The music was straightforward, but there was passion, hard work and a good live show. This is evident in the 2 first place awards at local Battle of the Bands competitions and and advancement to the Semi-Finals of "Bands on the Run" in Toronto. Not long after this, Dan Nielsen took over on lead vocals, giving the music the 4 octave vocal range it needed. Having worked the professional band circuit in Thunderbay, Ontario before relocating to the Stouffville area in the years previous, he brought new talent and professionalism to the group. Soon after this however, things started to slow down as internal conflicts and a desire to play more dynamic and technical music meant it was time for a new lineup. While Andrew and Dan remained, drummer Ale Gonzalez and bassist Jon Stallan were brought into the band. After learning songs both old and new and establishing a great work and personal relationship (with plenty of alcohol fueling both), we set out to make our first EP- Handling the Blade. Self recorded and produced, the demo featured 5 songs from both eras of the band (It has since been re-recorded, re-mastered, and re-released, and sounds fu***** epic!). Not long after it was released it came time for a name change. During a night of heavy drinking, Ale suggested Answer With Metal. It was decided immediately. This would be our calling card. Our oath of Heavy Metal and all that it stands for. Since then, Matt Hadaway has been brought in as a rhythm guitarist and over 10 new songs have been written. We are now in the planning process of recording a 3 song promo CD to be shipped out to record labels. AWM is determined to bring back the sound of old school metal. With time, money, booze, and a bit of luck, we will show the world that we mean it when we say "Answer With Metal!"