left of nor-mal (left ov nôr'mel) Slang
adj,
1. Strange, abnormal.
2. Crazed, or mentally incapacitated.

Every generation feeds on the embers of the previous generation it has destroyed. One has to cling to the past, or move on. Left of Normal has found a third option. Hailing from Northern California, Left of Normal has been privy to every phase, fad & evolution of the music scene over the past 30 years. From the 80's metal scene, to the 90's grunge scene, to today hardcore scene; Why get rid of any of it?

"The idea was, to take all that was good from the past & all that's exciting now, blend them together & make them our own." - Roman Cirini

A group of highly exceptional musicians, Left of Normal is bent on discovering what lies on the fringe of their collective imagination. From it's inception the bands prime focus has always been a deliberate avoidance of the conventional; both musically and in their performance. Their drive is to create what has yet to be heard, felt, received.

"We want to be that band that you come to when you're tired of all the same ol' formula driven shit out there. When you're ready for something fresh, honest & new... we'll be waiting." - [J]enius

The groups core members all have distinctly brilliant styles that serve to showcase their individual talents, but also accentuate the others brilliance. Roman Cirini ravishes his guitar, and draws out his tones as a poet would his words. Ben Michael rounds out the groups sound w/ a gritty edge & schizophrenic tonality. With 15 years experience under his belt, William Wallace is unarguably one of California's finest drummers. As for [J]enius, one of LONs female fans has said, "His voice emanates like a warm summer breeze with words that strike like an ice storm." His charismatic and shamanistic stage presence inspires and captivates, one has to see it to believe it. Together they form what can only be described as art at it's finest.

"We're looking to set an example to other bands & to the record industry; that you can be creative & think outside the box & take risks & have the balls to say what you really mean & still reach the sky" - Cirini

In 2004 the groups prerelease of their first full-length record, "The Art of War" received international acclaim for the single "In©herent". Discontent to rest on their laurels they quickly began remixing the tracks preparing for its official US release. They are currently touring & working w/ producer Jeff Fogerty crafting their latest recording.

"Human life isn't stagnant & the music that represents it shouldn't be either" - [J]enius