Bio

Who is:

kalopsya

Kalopsya is everything that you loved about early 2000’s metal core. Melody, harmonized guitars, soaring solos, pit inspiring breakdowns and a signature vocalist. We know you have an itch you’ve been trying to scratch since 2006 and we’re here to help. 

Petey

Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals

     Guitar: Strandberg Boden NX-6. Flame Maple Red

     Amp: EVH 5150 iii - 50WATT head and matching cab (ivory)

     Influences: Avenged Sevenfold, As I Lay Dying, Trivium

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  Alongside filling out the top end of Kalopsya’s rhythm section on guitar, Petey brings tremendous energy to the band’s live performances. Between the spin maneuvers, enthusiastic belting of lyrics off mic and his personal interactions with the crowd and his band-mates, the fun he’s having is infectious. 

     Fun Fact: 

          - Strongly believes that "Old Greg" is the single greatest skit ever made. 

     2 truths and a lie:

          - Has never been pooped on by an animal

          - Was chased by a man wearing a bed sheet as a cloak that opened to                                                   surprising lack of undergarments mid chase.

          - First concert attended was Skid Row, Vince Neil and Poison

Sawyer

Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals

     Guitar: Jackson Pro Series RR 24

     Amp: EVH 5150 iii - 50WATT head. (Black)

     Cab: Harley Benton 2x12 with Celestion Vintage 30's

     Influences: The Human Abstract, The Absence, Darkest Hour

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     Fun Fact: 

          - He took 5 years of choir during junior high and high school.

     Two Truths and a Lie:

          - Is bald by choice 

          - Kalopsya is the first band he has ever written songs for

          - His first instrument was the bass guitar

 

WIll

Bass Guitar

     Guitar: Jackson X Series Concert Bass - CBXNT DX V

     Amp: Darkglass Microtubes 500 v2

     Cab: Darkglass DG212NE 1000-watt 2x12

     Influences: Motörhead, Static-X, Rammstein

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     Fun Fact:

          - Grew up mostly listening to rap and hip-hop

     Two Truths and a Lie:

          - Played in a band doing Billy Joel and Elton John covers

          - Is a huge fan of death metal and metalcore

          - Has been single since 2012