The Four-piece epic rock outfit from Austin, Texas arose in early 2001, escaping El Paso’s stagnant hard- rock and death-metal scenes. Co-founders Michael Anaya (lead guitarist/vocalist), Chris Paulos (bassist) and Paul Valenzuela (drummer) met at an Incubus and Deftones concert, where as Michael states "we were so psyched and impressed that he and the others decided that night to form a band." They clicked instantly as songwriting soul mates, influenced by the likes of Led Zeppelin, The...