wrathupondavid + Musician in Phoenix, AZ

ABOUT

I am the Vocalist and Bassist for the Melodic Death Metal/Metalcore band Wrath Upon Eden. I am a Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter, Lyricist, Multi-instrumentalist.

I have been singing all my life. [Born 1992]

I started writing lyrics in 1999.

I started playing bass in 2004.

I have been in the AZ Music Scene since 2005;
Gigging on a regular basis, I played bass and was the lead vocalist in a band called Archaic Cessation.

Archaic Cessation recorded our first demo in 2006 called The Fallen Ones.

I started playing electric guitar in 2006.

I studied and participated in "percussion class" my freshman year of high school. Learning how to count rhythm and the basics of "the kit". [2006]

Archaic Cessation released our first EP in 2008, called Those Who Suffer.

I studied and participated in "piano class" my senior year of high school. Learning to play the piano/keyboard at an intermediate level. [2009 - 2010]

I played bass for the Sunnyslope High School Jazz band. [2009 - 2010]

Two friends and I played a cover of "Everlong" by the Foo Fighters at a high school talent show, and won. [2010]

I have been a vocalist for Wrath Upon Eden since 2010.

I toured as a guitar player for the alternative rock band Jane N' The Jungle and played at the South by Southwest Festival in 2015.

I have been in the dual position of playing bass and singing again since 2018, after the passing of the band's original bassist, my brother, Bobby L. Bryant. Wrath Upon Eden returned to the stage after years of hiatus to honor him.

I started playing 6 String Bass in 2018.

Wrath Upon Eden recorded our first full length album 2019.

Wrath Upon Eden's debut album The Wake of Tragedy was released January 18th, 2020.

Currently, endorsed by Black Harbor Sound for strings since 2021.

IG: wrathupondavid

Screen name:

wrathupondavid

Member since:

Oct 21 2020

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

15

Gigs played:

50 to 100

Influences

Vocal Influences:
(Clean): Matt Barlow, Hansi Kürsch, Brent Smith, Warrel Dane, Jonas Renkse,Tom Englund, Michale Graves, Burton C. Bell

(Dynamic): Björn Strid, Anders Fridèn, Jesse Leach, Mikael Åkerfeldt, Corey Taylor, Howard Jones, Chris Krall, Stu Block, Devin Townsend

(Death): Chuck Schuldiner, George Fisher, Tomas Lindberg, Peter Dolving, Johan Hegg, Adam Darski, Paul Kuhr

Bass Influences: Steve Di Giorgio, Sean Malone, Alex Webster, David Ellefson, Billy Sheehan, Ryan Martinie, Tony Levin, Stanley Clarke,Troy Tipton, Stuart Hamm, Geddy Lee, Steve Harris, John Paul Jones, Cliff Burton, Robert Trujillo, Lemmy

Guitar Influences: Andy LaRocque, Chuck Schulinder, Dave Mustaine, Mikael Akerfeldt, Marty Friedman, Jasun Tipton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Paul Masvidal, Jeff Loomis, Chris Broderick, George Lynch, Santana, Tim Roth, Ihsahn, Paul Gilbert, Devin Townsend, Michael Romeo, Zakk Wylde, Ted Nugent, Frank Zappa, Jimi Hendrix, BB King

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:

Expert

Bass Guitar:

Expert

Rhythm Guitar:

Advanced

Lead Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

Drums:

Moderate

Piano:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Bass:
Ibanez BTB-846
LTD F-254
Rogue Bass
Dean EAB

Guitar:
Ibanez RGD71ALMS Axion Label, 7-String
Gibson Les Paul Classic 2015
SX Vintage Series Strat
Douglas Spad 625
SX SG15
Recording King Rph-07 Dirty 30's Harmonella

Mic:
Sennheiser e835

Keyboard:
Casio

MUSIC