Formed in the early frigid months of 2014, Rise of Dissension is a band with great strength and power. The band originally formed with Doug Smith's grinding rhythm guitars and meaty lead vocals, Landon Chatterton's precise destruction behind drums, and Andrew Simmons' driven riffs and blistering lead guitars. Later on infused Darren McLean's deadly bass guitar playing to finish off the flaming lineup.
Rise of Dissension has a unmistakable heavy metal influence and rides strongly on that track, but is not based on one genre either. Influences range between thrash metal / classic metal, rock, and even a slight dash of pop rock, giving Rise's sound an ability to please more than one generation of listeners.
Rise starts their assault on the circuit by sharing the stage with former Iron Maiden vocalist Blaze Bailey on his Canadian tour in Kingston, & their next show playing on the same stage as Canadian metal band Varga. Rise of Dissension's Brute force attitude on and off stage gives an energy to the audience that they soon won't forget.
Their self titled debut CD "Rise of Dissension" is jam packed with 12 tracks of total power and diversity, including one influential cover of "War Machine" by the legendary band KISS! After drummer Landon's departure in late 2017, Rise Of Dissension has chosen Drummer Jevon Austin as their newest member for the vacant spot and began writing and rehearsing songs for their upcoming sophomore album release.
