Genre: Technical Death Metal Band Members: Ivan Munguia Bass Craig Peters Guitars (lead), Vocals (backing) Chance Strickland Guitars (rhythm) Jared Christianson Vocals (2004-present) Alex Hernandez-Bent Drums (2011-present) ARKAIK was formed in 2004 by Chance Strickland (guitars) and Jared Christianson (vocals) with the intention of creating innovative and creative death metal to take extreme music to the next level. After various lineup changes, they met Eric Cohen (bass guitar/backing vocals), who now also contributed on the album Reflections Within Dissonance. The band later found Craig Peters (Lead guitar...s/backing vocals), who fit the position perfectly by adding various guitar harmonies and his own style to the musical composition. After a rotating door of drummers, they met current drummer Keith Roylance, who's attitude and drumming ability brought the band to a whole new level. In early 2009 the band released a promo with their current line up. Just a couple of months later the band signed a 2 album deal with Unique Leader Records. Since then, Arkaik has shared the stage with bands such as Dying Fetus, Decrepit Birth, Necrophagist, Suffocation and much more. In July the band entered SeahorseSound Studios with engineer Samur Khouja to begin recording their debut album "Reflections Within Dissonance". The album was then mastered by Stefano Morabito of 16th Cellar Studios. The album consists of 10 tracks that blend brutality, technical fret work, sophisticated lyrics, creative bass lines, memorable grooves, powerful vocals, solos and much more! August of 2010 started Arkaik's 1st US tour - Bloodletting 7 and also saw Eric Cohen leaving the band shortly after. With the addition of new bassist Ivan Munguia (Braindrill,Odious Mortem,Continuum) to the band. Arkaik is now at a new level and stronger then ever. 2011 will show Arkaiks newest and strongest lineup to date with the addition of Alex Hernandez Bent. Just 18 years old and a growing name in the drum community,He will definitely be making his mark in the death metal scene. Look forward to hearing the new line up on the sophomore album "Metamorphignition" which will be released in 2012 on Unique Leader Records. We are set to hit the studio in February at Castle Ultimate Studios.