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American Radass (this is important) (2012)
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Demo (2013)
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Ahhh my ears feel so good.  This band is based in Southern California and play twinkly math rock, which is I believe characterized by the positive uplifting high tempo music that is similar to Chon (and is typically based out of California/Sunshine States.) This band makes great use of subtleties and almost never repeats a riff in the same way. I'm about to explore this twinkly stuff, might find some treasure.

Edit: Northern California (San Franciso to be exact)

Chon

 

Honestly, everyone in the world needs to listen to this band at least once.  Their 2008 Demos lasts around 11 minutes but it'll take you on a wild ride. The band is from San Diego, California. Obviously growing up here gives one a little advantage at being a better musician. The drummer of this band was only eleven when it was recorded...while the guitarists were only 15/16.

When it comes down to it, you just gotta hear it for yourself. Amazing progressive metal band that after taking a few years off to work on other projects, is now currently reuniting and playing shows across the West Coast. Nothing would please me more than a full length album sometime in the future and a US tour.

Share this with your prog friends- Demos 2008

Also here's two of they're newest songs, they just threw up on myspace a couple months ago:

Breathe

The Perfect Pillow

Check out this video of Chon's guitarist playing "Elliptical Illuminations" Here

Rumors are the band name represents the elements required for life, Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen

update 9-28-11

THIS BAND IS BACK, they are writing a new album which should be released soon! Here is the single off their upcoming album: