KRIMZEN
Encyclopedia
The American
rock band
KRIMZEN, was formed in 2003 by singer songwriter Christopher Snyder in Hollywood, California.
While the band has had various musicians, notability Jason Land (guitarist), Dave Weiner
(guitarist - for Steve Vai
), and Steve Wilson (drummer) who have all at one time or another performed with Krimzen on stage and or in studio, it is Snyder's strong musical proficiency with guitarist Michael Edwards that has largely carved their dynamic sound known to fans as "the sounds of Krimzen".
As lead singer, Snyder drives this eclectic duo on rhythm guitar, keys, and harmonica. His well thought out lyrics have been quoted by Rolling Stone
magazine as "forward-thinking" and "infectious". While Edwards' guitar, bass, and mandolin playing has only added to furthering their successes on stage and in the recording studio.
In 2005, Snyder and Edwards' first collection of songs titled "Initial Contact" (later released in 2007 under the title Nezvanova) topped and dominated college radio charts. This, along with growing attention from the public and music industry, made way for the band to tour and support their first official album Nezvanova (which means - "nameless nobodies"). This gained Krimzen additions to college radio charts, and their music featured on network television.
From 2005 to the summer of 2009, the band toured nationally and played at some of Hollywood's most iconic clubs, such as Whiskey-A-Go-Go, The Cat Club, and the Rainbow Room
, as well as, the House of Blues
in Las Vegas.
Currently Krimzen are back in the studio developing and recording songs for their second album "Hands on Display", which will be official release this coming summer.
, which was directed by Michael Bay
, and later won the AICP Award - Honoring Excellence In Music Arrangement.
2005
The bands first official album Nezvanova was rated number 11 on the top 15 chart for 2005 at WMHB Waterville, ME.
magazine (Issue 995, March 9, 2006).
"Light of Dawn" was featured on L.A. Forensics (episode # 103) "Close Encounter" on TrueTV.
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KRIMZEN, was formed in 2003 by singer songwriter Christopher Snyder in Hollywood, California.
While the band has had various musicians, notability Jason Land (guitarist), Dave Weiner
Dave Weiner
Dave Weiner is an American guitarist, most widely known for being one of Steve Vai's touring guitarists. He also posts instructional videos, called the "Riff of the Week", every Wednesday on YouTube, iTunes and his own website, he also gives online lessons.- Joining Steve Vai :Weiner first joined...
(guitarist - for Steve Vai
Steve Vai
Steven Siro "Steve" Vai is a three time Grammy Award-winning American guitarist, songwriter and producer who has sold over 15 million albums. Steve Vai is widely known as a flamboyant guitar virtuoso....
), and Steve Wilson (drummer) who have all at one time or another performed with Krimzen on stage and or in studio, it is Snyder's strong musical proficiency with guitarist Michael Edwards that has largely carved their dynamic sound known to fans as "the sounds of Krimzen".
As lead singer, Snyder drives this eclectic duo on rhythm guitar, keys, and harmonica. His well thought out lyrics have been quoted by Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
magazine as "forward-thinking" and "infectious". While Edwards' guitar, bass, and mandolin playing has only added to furthering their successes on stage and in the recording studio.
In 2005, Snyder and Edwards' first collection of songs titled "Initial Contact" (later released in 2007 under the title Nezvanova) topped and dominated college radio charts. This, along with growing attention from the public and music industry, made way for the band to tour and support their first official album Nezvanova (which means - "nameless nobodies"). This gained Krimzen additions to college radio charts, and their music featured on network television.
From 2005 to the summer of 2009, the band toured nationally and played at some of Hollywood's most iconic clubs, such as Whiskey-A-Go-Go, The Cat Club, and the Rainbow Room
Rainbow Room
The Rainbow Room was an upscale restaurant and nightclub on the 65th floor of the GE Building in Rockefeller Center, Midtown Manhattan, New York City.-Cuisine:...
, as well as, the House of Blues
House of Blues
House of Blues is a chain of 13 live music concert halls and restaurants in major markets throughout the United States. House of Blues first location was in Cambridge's Harvard Square. It was opened in 1992 by Isaac Tigrett, co-founder of Hard Rock Cafe, and Dan Aykroyd, star of The Blues Brothers...
in Las Vegas.
Currently Krimzen are back in the studio developing and recording songs for their second album "Hands on Display", which will be official release this coming summer.
Discography
- Nezvanova (2007)
- Hands on Display (2010)
Awards and nominations
In 2004, Michael Edwards played guitar on the popular car commercial "Car Carrier" by ChevroletChevrolet
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, which was directed by Michael Bay
Michael Bay
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, and later won the AICP Award - Honoring Excellence In Music Arrangement.
2005
The bands first official album Nezvanova was rated number 11 on the top 15 chart for 2005 at WMHB Waterville, ME.
In other media
Krimzen was featured in Rolling StoneRolling Stone
Rolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
magazine (Issue 995, March 9, 2006).
"Light of Dawn" was featured on L.A. Forensics (episode # 103) "Close Encounter" on TrueTV.