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Lead guitar player in Definite Leppard tribute band

The story of Photobomb officially began in 2012, but the history of its members stretches back several years and thousands of miles. It all started when singer/guitarist Jimmy Aulenti moved from Amherst, Massachusetts all the way down to Tampa and looked to start a band to play his original songs. He had acoustic solo shows for years before, but had never found a steady group of musicians he could play with. That all changed when he got together with vocalist/bassist Jerome Padilla, who was already a veteran of the Tampa scene. The two started writing songs almost instantly, and within two months, they had their first show at a local coffee shop. In late 2013, after recording their first couple demos with Bronx native Jeremy Rosado on drums, they found a veteran drummer in Joey Martin, whose heavy-hitting and original style brings a new focus in the band.

What makes Photobomb unique as a band is our genre-blending and egalitarian dynamic. We combine all of our influences - everything from the Sex Pistols to Iron Maiden - to create a sound that is rooted in punk but draws inspiration from the entire rock pantheon. We also have a collaborative approach to our music - everyone has a say in the songwriting process, and Jimmy and Jerome share dual lead and harmony vocals, often switching lead parts in the middle of our songs. Although Photobomb is a young band, our story already spans across genres, years, and countries to make our music a truly unique experience.

Gorillionaire was born deep in the Jungles of cyberspace. Bodiless and voiceless, He took up a human host to exact his will upon the physical world. Through this symbiotic relationship they drop the MUTHAFUCKIN BASS!!!

Harmony and Disconnect 
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All music written and performed by Rising Down

Sammy White
Chris Martinez
Ric Van Epps
Todd Boyle
Martin Alvarez

Everything that needs to be said about us is in the music. If you listen, you will hear our story.

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