Light of Doom

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Light of Doom

Members of LOD are (l to r):
Dillon Cahill Guitar
Mitchell Wofford Drums
Lucas Canziani Bass
Daniel Futcher Guitar
Origin San Diego, California, USA
Genre(s) Heavy Metal
Years Active 2005-present

Light of Doom is an American rock band based in Escondido, California, a suburb of San Diego. Its influences include heavy-metal band Iron Maiden.[1]

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[edit] History

The band consisted of Dillon Cahill, Erik Griffin, and Mitchell Wofford. They were later joined by two other young musicians: the guitarist Daniel Futcher and the bass player Lucas Canziani.

"Most kids their ages tend to play cheesy songs," says guru Bruck. "But these kids really like not only the music, but the lifestyle."[2]

As of October 2007, Light of Doom has played the House of Blues in Anaheim and San Diego, the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, and Soma San Diego. Most recently, the band was selected as a finalist for the premiere season of The Next Great American Band on Fox.[3]

The taping for the show premiere was held at Lake Las Vegas, Nevada the week of August 18, 2007. During these broadcasted eliminations, Light of Doom was selected by The Next Great American Band judges John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls, drummer Sheila E., and Aussie Idol judge Ian Dickson, to be one of 12 bands to compete in the finals.[4]

Light of Doom was voted off the show on December 14, 2007. They came in 4th place.

The band dedicated its first studio performance in the competition to "Grizz," the head of the band's security team at Experience Studios and also good friend of the band. Grizz lost his home in Ramona, California, to the southern California wildfires.[5]

In February 2008, singer Erik Griffin left Light of Doom to join Axxys as a guitarist and back-up vocalist. Axxys is also coached by Adam Bruck.

[edit] Members

  • Dillon Cahill: Guitar
  • Mitchell Wofford: Drums
  • Daniel Futcher: Lead Guitar
  • Lucas Canziani: Bass

[edit] Former Members

  • Erik Griffin: Lead Singer

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/tvradio/story/75C436394F2C362086257378006022FF?OpenDocument TV Critic's picks: 'The Next Great American Band' By Gail Pennington THE ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
  2. ^ http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2007-11-29-kid-bands-side_N.htm Kid bands kick it up By Marco R. della Cava, USA TODAY
  3. ^ http://www.sdcitybeat.com/cms/story/detail/?id=6296 San Diego City Beat Notes from the Smoking Patio By Rosey Bystrak It has been aproved, that they havent hit pubery yet. 10/23/2007
  4. ^ http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/11/25/lifeandtimes/14_44_4811_24_07.txt Born to rock: Local musicians - ages 12 to 14 - hitting all the right notes on TV show By: GARY WARTH - Staff Writer - North County Times
  5. ^ http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=38857143 Light of Doom MySpace Page

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