URIZEN is an electronic-influenced avante-garde heavy metal band based in Ft. Worth, Texas. The band was formed in early 2003 by brothers Thomas and Daniel Drinnen (guitar/vocals and keyboards, respectively) and drummer Julio Escamilla. The lineup was further fleshed out by Matt Garrison (guitar) in 2004, and James Wicks (bass) in 2007. URIZEN has released four albums: 2005’s “autocratopolis,” 2007’s “Universe EP,” 2010's "Earth Transmission," and most recently "Universe: Red"
URIZEN’s musical style employs the use of heavy, distorted guitars; frantic, speedy drums; and clean, rock-style vocals. Perhaps the most distinguishing feature of URIZEN’s sound is the dominant presence of synth and keyboards, specifically the use of orchestral strings and 8-bit Nintendo-style electronic sounds. URIZEN is well known for their entertaining and highly involved stage shows, featuring the band dressed in full red-and-white armor-style space suits. Other features of their stage show include the appearance of a giant, 8-foot-tall URIZEN Robot; a 12-foot inflatable cycloptic goo monster; a custom-created silicone conjoined twin creature; and much more!
NEWS
URIZEN recently released their newest album, "Universe: Red." "Earth Transmission," a live album, was released in March 2010 as a free download here: Earth Transmission. Did we mention that this is free? Download it already.
