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MYLAR is a New York City based band that was originally formed in western New York. MYLAR's music features odd timings, unconventional song structures, unpredictable rhythm changes, and both melodic and atonal riffs. MYLAR's strange yet powerful vocals feature Indian and Bulgarian influences, as well as traditional metal and hard rock characteristics. The music of MYLAR has been compared to that of Rush, Babes In Toyland, Primus, Drill, Iron Maiden, Frank Zappa, Hole, Dead Kennedys, Yoko Ono, Black Sabbath, No Doubt, and the Sex Pistols. MYLAR has performed at various venues including CBGB's, the Continental, Don Hills, North Six, Meow Mix, L'amours, Castle Heights, and Hooligan's. |
Mary (bass/voice) is an animal rights advocate and started getting
serious about music in early junior high school, where she played flute in the
Brooklyn Borough Band. Shortly after performing with the group at Carnegie Hall,
she was inspired by U2 to take up the electric guitar, which she played for several
years before switching to bass. Shortly after she began playing bass, Mary
played in a succession of Western New York based bands, including The Waverlys, Brooks
Call, Gelfling, and Melt. Eventually she decided to form her own band, and
MYLAR was the result.
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Mae (guitar)
decided she wanted an electric guitar after learning to bend
strings on an acoustic guitar with too high an action. She has had
around three months of guitar lessons but is primarily self-taught. Mae is inspired
by the music and guitar playing of such guitar heroes whose names have the letter "M",
including Mark Mothersbaugh, Mark Knopfler, Al Di Meola,
John McLaughlin, Tom Morello, and Metallica's Kill 'eM All album. Mae is somewhat the silent type, and it sometimes
appears as if she is watching a movie in her head. Her abilities on the guitar
are better than her culinary skills.
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Adri (drums)
was inspired to start playing drums in early high school after hearing
Metallica’s "Ride The Lightning" album. During her high school years, Adri
played drums in the punk band Adam 12, as well as in the school orchestra. As
Adri progressed with her drumming, she became influenced by artists such as
Rush, Yes, and Led Zeppelin, all of whom continue to inspire her. Adri is currently
pursuing a Master's Degree in Ethnomusicology. Previous bands that Adri has
played in include Pigmobile. She is also an avid fan of sci-fi fantasy books, and
also writes stories.
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