Founded In: 2005
Genre: Operatic metal
Location: Frederick, Maryland, USA
Current Members:
- Irene Jericho – Lead Vocals
- Chris Kackley – Lead Guitars
- Jen Tonen – Rhythm Guitars
- Joe Cariola – Bass
- Jay Jericho – Drums
Discography:
Dissent Into Heresy (Demo – 2007, self-released)
Of Patriots And Tyrants (Album – 2008, Figmental Records)
Satire X (Album – 2011, Figmental Records)
Biography:
“Hailing from Maryland, Cassandra Syndrome is a female-fronted operatic metal band. This passionate, engaging act strikes the perfect balance between playful and sinister. Cassandra Syndrome is an intimate theater of darkness and seduction
Eschewing the synthesizer-laden stereotypes of symphonic metal, Cassandra Syndrome (formed in 2005) revolutionizes the genre with a unique blend of axe-heavy melodic metal and operatic vocals. The powerful alliance of Joe Cariola’s punishing bass, scathing riffs of Jen Tonon’s rhythm guitar, and throbbing beats of Jay Jericho’s drums create a driving ground assault which weakens your defenses before being met by the searing lead lines of guitarist Chris Kackley. Above it all, radiant as Angelic Death, the resplendent soprano of Irene Jericho soars above the battlefield.
The band is currently touring to support their album [Satire X]. Past performances include Ram’s Head Live, the Ottobar, Club Orpheus and The Depot in Baltimore, MD, The Asylum, Bound and DC Midnight in Washington, DC, Alley Katz in Richmond and many more. Cassandra Syndrome has also been featured in festivals at Battery Park, NY, Winchester, VA, North Andover, MA, College Park, MD and Richmond, VA.
Cassandra Syndrome has a livejournal community, a Facebook page and a MySpace page . All are updated regularly–stay connected to the world of CS with any of them. ”
- From Cassandra Syndrome’s Facebook page
Our Thoughts on Cassandra Syndrome:
“I’ve been hearing one of my colleagues at Sonic Cathedral rave about Cassandra Syndrome for a while now, but originally I wrote them off as just another new band I didn’t really want to hear. I don’t think I’ll be making that mistake again, that’s for sure. After hearing Cassandra Syndrome play their set at this year’s Flight of the Valkyries, I was blown away. The band’s got a very original sound and is made up of skilled musicians who clearly know what they’re doing. They’ve still got that new band vibe to them, but with more time and experience, I think Cassandra Syndrome could achieve great things. Trust me, this band’s style of solid metal with operatic vocals is like nothing you’ve ever heard, and that’s not at all a bad thing. Give ‘em a listen and prepare for a real treat for the ears!” - Max
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