Mezzanine Floor are a 5 piece progressive metal/hard rock band from the coastal city of
Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

The band formed in 2010 with a mutual goal to create an emotive, conceptual sound. 
Drawing from a myriad of influences, the likes of, Mastodon, Tool, Opeth, Cult Of Luna,
Black Crown Initiate, Between The Buried And Me and Gojira to name a few.

"Being a conceptual and artistically vibrant metal band is something we have grown to expect from Mezzanine Floor, 
not only in their music, but in how they approach all aspects of being a band." ¬ Patrick Davidson - Metal4Africa

Members
Dixen van Onselen - Lead Vocals - (Formally of Venality, Last to Know, Sativa Seed)
Dylan van der Merwe - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals - (Formally of Last to Know, Stimulis)
Lourens van der Merwe - Rhythm Guitar - (Formally of Sins of Immigrants, Car Number Thirteen) 
Tyran van der Merwe - Bass Guitar
Kyle Allen - Drums - (Formally of Silent Sympathy, Stimulis)

Album releases:

"Feed the Machine" 2013
"Architecture Of Aeons" 2016

Following a slew of local performances and the release of their debut album "Feed The Machine", 
the band entered into the South African leg of Battle For Wacken 2014 which saw the band progessing to the finals in Johannesburg.
The following year the band was invited to perform at WinterFest 2015 alongside the finest metal heavyweights of South Africa.
In 2016, the band recorded and released their sophomore album "Architecture Of Aeons" and in conjuction with the Concertssa Mobility Fund, 
they embarked on the 1st leg of their album tour performing in the Western Cape with Johannesburg and Durban next on their radar.


"With the release of their self-produced Architecture of Aeons, the band's second release after 2013's ‘Feed the machine’, we are treated to this 
quintet's range of intricately constructed bursts of bone-crushing riffs and delightful clean sections that still manage to come across with 
the brutality of a cute panda bear ripping your face off. The band's myriads of styles take the listener's ears on an epic journey through the 
guts of a demonic beast right out the mouth to vomit on conventions." ¬ Kevin Rule - The Metalist ZA - With Dawn.

Media:
SA Music News
http://samusicnews.blogspot.com/2011/10/friday-weekend-before-halloweenbe.html

I just record for fun... and to get ideas down. Sometimes I'll put in extra effort and write proper drum tracks. I'm good at computers.

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ALT - GRUNGE: Though founded in August 30, 2007, Volume Conflict was formerly launched in 2012 with the release of their "Demo" cd "Pixels" and their Music Video of their song "Wake me Up" on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uGg7ZUBW3w in January. With Rhythmic beats, strong riffs and a hypnotizing voice Volume Conflict seems to have it all. Lyrically they are equally impressive, with strong sing along chorus’ and harmonized screams to die for. http://www.reverbnation.com/volumeconflict

 MEMBERS:

 "CHINO" Triston Smith - Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
 "LEE" Leon Smith - Drums
 "STITCH" Stefan Smith - Bass Guitar
 "SNOW" Wilco Heunis - Lead Guitar


 INTERNATIONALLY: 2012/2013

 Play listed on 294 Radio Stations, 310 Internet Stations, reviewed 39 Magazines World wide. They where voted the winner @ Ernie Ball/Warped Battle of the Bands in Las Vegas for a place on the Warped Tour and was voted best International Act by the MRU Awards in Dublin Ireland. http://www.mrutv.com/award-winners-2012 ( SEE HISTORY BY YEAR )


 NATIONALLY: 2012/2013

 Play listed by 10 Internet Radio Stations, reviewed by 4 Magazines in South Africa http://bryanopines.wordpress.com/2013/01/21/gig-review-volume-conflict-at-roar/ . Volume Conflict have played numerous festivals in South Africa eg: Veldbrand Festival, Ram Festival, Kiln Festival, Earth Dance Festival, Rock the River Festival, Van Stadens Rock Festival, Maitlands Festival, Below the Radar Alternative Festival... CURRENTLY busy with the Recording of their "Debut" Album "STRAWMAN" which will be released later in 2013 and their 2nd Music Video of their song 'Derailed" very soon http://youtu.be/34OSraOMhnw, 
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=480571115321256&set=exp.480571208654580.unitary&type=1&theater

 They are promised to sky rocket through the Alternative and grunge scenes. With a strong fan base and good quality music, the only way Volume Conflict can go from here is up, and they are definitely on their way!

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