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Effectively merging the cultures of east and west, God of Shamisen (G.o.S.) is the world's first metal band relying on the three-stringed fretless lute of northern Japan. Led by Kevin Kmetz, the band involves elements spanning a multitude of genres, including progressive rock, metal, and funk. Following a 7" vinyl single, in 2008 their debut CD Dragon String Attack was released on Reptile Records. .

Shamir Bailey (born c. 1994), better known by their stage name Shamir, is an American singer and songwriter from Las Vegas, Nevada. Their début EP, Northtown (June 2014) was followed in 2015 by a full-length album, Ratchet. Shamir is known for their androgynous countertenor voice. Radio.com wrote that their singing voice, "like Joplin's, stops you in your tracks." Shamir has said that they don't mind having their voice described as androgynous, but notes that 'countertenor' is the correct term: "It's not feminine, it's not masculine. It's a happy medium ... I feel like if the world was more like that,...

From the rolling hills of Northern Georgia comes the newest distillation of Southern Rock. Aged to perfection and sweet to the senses, Athens-based sensation Tishamingo intoxicates audiences with their driving guitar solos, gritty vocals, and rock n' roll attitude. From their original arrangements to the popular covers they spin with the Tishamingo twist, the four members of the band create a musical cocktail one part old-school Southern Rock, one part blues, and one part modern rock-and-roll topped with a splash of funk. Comprised of band members Cameron Williams (guitar/vocals), Jess Franklin (guitar/electric piano/vocals), Richard Proctor (drums), and newcomer Chuck Thomas...