MY OWN SIN

My Own Sin is an unusual sonic blend of emotional turbulence and keen musicianship. The band was formed in 2003 by vocalist Danie Ross and lead guitarist Phillip Ross. The band‘s initial sound blended the classical and modern creating a dichotomy that has made them acclaimed all over the world. Being an alternative metal band from a very conservative North East Florida region, My Own Sin drew inspiration for their music from their daily lives. As with most bands solidifying the lineup was a long process of trial and error. The virtuoso bassist Joe Kemplin was one of the first pieces of the puzzle to come into place. With the addition of guitarist Ryan Wilkins, keyboardist Liz Baker and drummer Nate Palmer, the band had found their missing entities. Though local success was instant, opening up for groups like Cruxshadows and Bile early on in their career, the band struck chords overseas. Street teams sprung up worldwide via the internet. In 2005, the band received two Hard Music Awards. They crushed the competition, which included many signed national acts. Their path to the present continued with many more slots with national acts such as Bloodsimple and Soulfly. The band’s music is multilayered mix of aggressive metal guitars, somber keyboards, grooved laden rhythms and pristine vocals that erupt at moment’s notice into throaty screams has set them apart from many of their peers. My Own Sin’s debut EP “Identity” is the long awaited culmination of years of hard work. From the dynamic opener “Drain” to the cryptic “Numb”, the release showcases their many influences from Cecelia Bartoli and Bach to the Deftones and Slipknot. It may sound farfetched but, as they say, you have to hear it to believe it.