TOTEM

Bio:

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..   A hard rock band out of central Ohio with roots in heavy metal and classic rock. Totem has used their influences and passion for good music to create a sound that is truly their own. Because of Totem's wide range of influences and eclectic sound; they've attracted fans of blues and classic rock, as well as fans of heavy metal. With blazing guitar riffs, breath taking vocals, and thundering rhythms; Totem is using their energy and pure musical talent to climb to the top.



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Member Since:

June 18, 2006

Members:

..Matthew Papai..
..Lead Vocals/Lead Guitar..
..Equipment:.. Michael Schenker Custom V, Fender Ash Strat, F.O.S. Custom Strat, Ibanez RG370, Peavey Valveking
..Influences:.. Criss Oliva, Michael Schenker, Ritchie Blackmore, Gary Moore, Jon Oliva, David Coverdale, Ronnie James Dio, Ilja Jalkanen, Ian Anderson
..Favorite Albums:..
Savatage-Streets
Rainbow-Rising
Deep Purple-Come Hell or High Water
UFO-Strangers in the Night
Deep Purple-Burn
Savatage-Gutter Ballet
Sentenced-Amok
In Flames-The Jester Race
Iron Maiden-Caught Somewhere in Time
Whitesnake-1987
MSG- Assault Attack
MSG-M.S.G
Jethro Tull-Stormwatch
JethroTull-Heavy Horses
..Best Show:..
..Worst Show:.. Any where I don't connect to the audience or to my music
..Favorite Food:.. Greek, Irish, Italian, Seafood
..Drinks of choice:.. Coffee, Tea, Kourtaki, Guiness, Whiskey, OUZO
..Motto:.. Why should fear seize the limbs before the trumpet sounds?


..Tom (Dr. Thunder) Less..
..Bass..
..Equipment:.. Yamaha RBX795A 5 string, Self made 5 string Fretless, Hartke 3500 head, Avatar 2X12 cabinet with foster horn
..Influences:.. Steve Harris, Geddy Lee, Michael Lepond, Marco Hietala, Cliff Burton, Les Claypool, Victor Wooten, Jaco Pastorius
..Favorite Albums:..
Iron Maiden- Brave New World
Black Sabbath- Heaven and Hell
Nevermore- Dreaming Neon Black
Symphony X- The Odyssey
Wintersun-Wintersun
Nightwish- Dark Passion Play
Symphony X- Paradise Lost
UFO- Phenomenon
Sentenced- Cold White Light
Jethro Tull- Songs From the Wood
..Best Show: ..There is always room for improvement
..Worst Show: ..Off nights, everyone has them
..Favorite Food:..Irish, German, Ham products
..Drinks of Choice:.. Guinness, Strongbow, Murphys, Harps, Becks, White Russian
..Motto:..


..Dustin (Drumagog) Todd ..
..Drums/Backup Vocals..
..Equipment: .. 5-Piece Pearl Export Series, with Sabian B8-Pro cymbals.
..Influences: .. Cozy Powell, Mike Park, Daniel Svensson, Carter Beauford, Jukka Nevalainen, Jonas Ekdahl, Ricardo Confessori and Mattia Stancioiu
..Favorite Albums: ..
In Flames- Come Clarity
Nightwish- Dark Passion Play
Labyrinth- Freeman
Shaman- Ritual
Thunderstone- Tools of Destruction
Trivium- Ascendency
Dave Matthews Band- Crash.
..Best Show: .. I can't name a best show because I am never satisfied. There is always room for improvement. (A blessing and a curse)
..Worst Show: .. Whenever I think too much.
..Favorite Food: .. Italian, Irish
..Drinks of Choice: .. MILK, Sam Adams, Smithwicks, any type of juice, and tea.
..Motto:.. If you're not failing every once in awhile, it's a sign you are not doing anything very innovative.

Influences:

Savatage, Gary Moore, Deep Purple, In Flames, Sentenced, MSG ..

Sounds Like:

A good mixture of modern rock and classic rock with the aggressiveness and passion of Metal. ..