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Anti-M

- Santa Barbara, CA Rock / Gothic Rock / Progressive Rock

50% of sales go to the charity Fender Music Foundation.

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Members: Barbara-Vocals, John Wedge Wardlaw-Keyboards Guitar Vocals, Ruston - Keyboards Vocals, Jon -Guitars, Derek -Drums

Sounds Like: Evanescence, Lacuna Coil, Within Temptation, The Dreamside, Delain

Label: None

Manager: John Wardlaw

Bio: DAMAGE marked a change to a harder and darker sound for the band that had originally started out as a trio of Keyboardist. With Barbara taking over on lead vocals the bands new sound was influenced by the sound of bands like Lacuna Coil, The Gathering, Evanescence, Within Temptation and The Dre... See Full Bio

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“The most distinctive thing about Damage.... is the voice of Barbara Moseley. She can easilty hold her ground with such notable metal maidens as Lotta Höglin (Beseech), Anette Blyckert (Nightwish), and Liv Kristine (Leaves' Eyes, Theatre of Tragedy). She handles a slight majority of the vocal duties on the album, with her best performance coming on the ambient ballad "Deep". The track is keybaord heavy, but Jon Moseley delivers a stirring solo to go along with Barbara's warm vocals. The following track, "Rage", has a distinctly Loreena McKennitt feel to it, with some Middle Eastern styled guitar leads and a mesmerizing, fairly complex solo....”

— Harvest Moon Music, Harvest Moon Music

“Anti-M are from California, and that is where the sun is always supposed to shine.... This is not the Beach Boys, but sure is good music .... If I was to make comparisons, let's mix The Gathering and Pink Floyd, throw in a little Within Temptation and mix it up a bit. Then add a little electronica, and away we go. The vocals are shared between Barbara Mosely, Ruston Slager and John Wardlaw. This is not metal, but it is pretty well produced atmospheric rock. I like most of the tracks on offer here, with 'Deep' possibly one of my faves, while 'Beautiful Babe' sounded a little like David Bowie. As I say, don't expect a full on aural assault, but nonetheless, it is well produced by the band and I like this offering. ...17 tracks and 73 minutes - I did find my concentration wandering a bit after an hour! Nonetheless, these are hardworking musicians that deserve your support. And you do get your moneys worth - buy it from cdbaby. ”

— Dave, Ravenheart Music UK

“When it comes to sheer beauty the winning track has got be "Deep" where Barbara's vocals simply shine. In contrast "Rage" has an epic middle eastern vibe. The relaxing "It's All Inside" changes pace and vocals to male. "Little Things" is a mid-tempo track that evokes thoughts of Suzanne Vega's Luka. The first time I listened to the next track "Beautiful Babe" I thought I had some sort of computer virus as David Bowie seemed to appear from nowhere. In fact, Anit-M feature 3 vocalists with the third one sounding very like Ziggy in his 80's Let Dance persona. "Waita While" is another chillout session from vocalist No. 2. ”

— Nigel Wilson, Mood Swings

“Anti-M's "Damage" is one of those CDs that will keep you guessing. As the album progresses, you'll hear sounds along the lines of the haunting Evanescence, the avant-garde crooning and song style of David Bowie, the digital sounds of Tangerine Dream, the guitar-heavy film scores of Goblin ... and many others. But it isn't the individual sounds you'll find so intoxicating, it's the combination thereof. It's to this band's credit that they work so well together, allowing the right particular talent to shine at the right time to make each song soar. And the musicianship throughout is amazing, from Barbara Moseley's ethereal voice to the nearly Satriani-esque guitar solos to the excellent, crystal clear production. Many tracks are perhaps a bit too mild for many Rough Edge readers but with 17 tracks to choose from, there's bound to be something on this CD that will grab your attention. ”

— R. Scott Bolton, Rough Edge

“...with Barbara Mosely taking over lead vocals, they've created a nice sound with gothic rock similarities to Evanescence and The Dreamside....We launch right into the nice mix of alternative, metal and gothic rock right off from the first pulsating beats of the album with "Dreamin in Metaphor" setting up the stage as an intro and bringing us right into a favorite alt goth rock piece "Let U In". This sets the stage for other captivating pieces along this style like the title track and later the down-tempo, but edgy piece "Rage" as well as a few others... Like many of the great female-fronted goth-related bands along these genres lines, we are treated with a few sweet ethereal ballad-like masterpieces. "Rage", with it's edgy guitars could fall slightly under this genre, but "Deep" is the one that really brings this genre to life on this album with it's sweet melodic style with dreamy vocals. ”

— Gothic Paradise, Gothic Paradise

“... the band really knows how to mix up styles from past and present. With the experienced talent of John Moseley and "Wedge" on guitars, this has some great riffs and solos and done in a more "progressive rock" way which works well with the synthetic backdrop and lush atmospheres on some tracks. Theres some really cool instrumentals that are very prog. rock with a new and updated sound of the 21st century". Barbara Moseley provides the strong and melodic female vocals which are the majority here. ... Its a very enjoyable listen and doesn't bore for one moment...theres some slower tracks, and some uptempo rockers, and overall some nice variety that fans of newer and older rock/ new wave can enjoy."”

— Tommy T, Cyberage Radio/DSBP Records USA

“A feeling of evanescence while trying to make illusory jumps from one goal to the next. Anti-M delivers the future by bringing a fusion of the past and present. Anti-M is an exhibition of different sounds fused by the will to reach an audience on a more profound level. Electronic sounds and dynamic keys, floating vocals, and driving guitar provide Anti-M with the arsenal to deliver the most damage. A spread of tracks guaranteed to hit the listener with profound yet primitively carnal desires. Sexy! “Dreaming in Metaphor” An eastern introduction that breaks down into a heavy driving western sound. From this dream like horizon listeners enter a world of infinite possibility. “Let U In” Ephemeral vocals that haunt and prophesize while an intense guitar squeals and wails an impending doom. “Beautiful Babe” A funky new wave introduction with a driving beat. The vocals arranged and well spaced, giving a chilled-out feeling of the 80s.”

— Ron Ingalla, Bryan Farrish Radio Promotion

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