Adrift (band)
Encyclopedia
Adrift is a Tampa, Florida based American heavy rock band featuring Jack Owen
, current guitarist for Deicide
, formerly of Cannibal Corpse
, on guitar. Other members include Kevin Astl on drums, Jen Parker (Animosity) on bass, and vocalist Dean Pskowski (Synapse).
guitarist Jack Owen
was looking to write more diverse styles of music and sought other like-minded musicians. A demo was quickly recorded in 2003 with producer Jason Suecof
and was discussed on blogs when Jack announced his departure from Cannibal Corpse. The band performed at several shows including Big Spring Jam in Huntsville, Alabama which also saw performance from artists such as Lynyrd Skynyrd
, Switchfoot
and Collective Soul
. Dean Pskowski was brought into the band in 2005 along with bass player Jen Parker. Another demo was recorded and mixed in 2005-2006 with producer John Hughes II.
Absolution was self released by the band on December 1, 2007 and has sold over 2,200 copies of the album. The band is currently negotiating with record labels regarding the formal release to radio and to the public.
Jack Owen
Jack Owen is an American guitarist, best known for his work in the death metal genre. He was one of the founding members of Cannibal Corpse. He stayed with the band from their formation in 1988 until 2004 when he left because he wanted to move on as stated in the Centuries of Torment DVD...
, current guitarist for Deicide
Deicide (band)
Deicide is an American death metal band formed in 1987. Their first two albums, Deicide and Legion, are ranked second and third place in best-selling death metal albums of the SoundScan era.-As Amon/Carnage :...
, formerly of Cannibal Corpse
Cannibal Corpse
Cannibal Corpse is an American death metal band from Buffalo, New York. Formed in 1988, the band has released eleven studio albums, one box set, and one live album...
, on guitar. Other members include Kevin Astl on drums, Jen Parker (Animosity) on bass, and vocalist Dean Pskowski (Synapse).
History
Adrift began in early 2002, as former Cannibal CorpseCannibal Corpse
Cannibal Corpse is an American death metal band from Buffalo, New York. Formed in 1988, the band has released eleven studio albums, one box set, and one live album...
guitarist Jack Owen
Jack Owen
Jack Owen is an American guitarist, best known for his work in the death metal genre. He was one of the founding members of Cannibal Corpse. He stayed with the band from their formation in 1988 until 2004 when he left because he wanted to move on as stated in the Centuries of Torment DVD...
was looking to write more diverse styles of music and sought other like-minded musicians. A demo was quickly recorded in 2003 with producer Jason Suecof
Jason Suecof
-Career:Jason is best known for his production and song-writing with the band Trivium. He produces most of his albums at his own Orlando, Florida based studio, Audio Hammer...
and was discussed on blogs when Jack announced his departure from Cannibal Corpse. The band performed at several shows including Big Spring Jam in Huntsville, Alabama which also saw performance from artists such as Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American rock band prominent in spreading Southern Rock during the 1970s.Originally formed as the "Noble Five" in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1964, the band rose to worldwide recognition on the basis of its driving live performances and signature tune, Freebird...
, Switchfoot
Switchfoot
Switchfoot is an American rock band from San Diego, California. The band's members are Jon Foreman , Tim Foreman , Chad Butler , Jerome Fontamillas , and Drew Shirley .After early successes in the Christian rock scene, Switchfoot first gained mainstream...
and Collective Soul
Collective Soul
Collective Soul is an American rock band originally formed in Stockbridge, Georgia. Collective Soul broke into mainstream popularity with their first hit single, "Shine", which came from their debut album Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid, released in 1993...
. Dean Pskowski was brought into the band in 2005 along with bass player Jen Parker. Another demo was recorded and mixed in 2005-2006 with producer John Hughes II.
Absolution
In June 2007, Adrift entered CB Productions Studios in Raleigh, North Carolina to begin recording Absolution, their first full album. A single, "Back To Square One," was posted on the bands Myspace page and had over 60,000 plays in one week of being posted. The second single posted, "Held Down," along with "Back To Square One," and other songs, have totaled over 190,000 plays.Absolution was self released by the band on December 1, 2007 and has sold over 2,200 copies of the album. The band is currently negotiating with record labels regarding the formal release to radio and to the public.
Track listing
All songs written by Adrift.- "Betrayed" – 3:42
- "You Don't Know Me" – 2:59
- "Wither Away" – 4:12
- "Pushed Aside" – 4:48
- "Back To Square One" – 3:13
- "Absolution" – 3:36
- "S.I.C.C." – 3:35
- "Held Down" – 3:23
- "Departure" – 3:36
- "Come Around" – 3:13
- "Left Behind" – 4:04
Musicians
- Jack OwenJack OwenJack Owen is an American guitarist, best known for his work in the death metal genre. He was one of the founding members of Cannibal Corpse. He stayed with the band from their formation in 1988 until 2004 when he left because he wanted to move on as stated in the Centuries of Torment DVD...
- Guitars, Backing Vocals - Dean Pskowski - vocals
- Jen Parker - Bass
- Kevin Astl - Drums
Production & technical credits
- Adrift - Record Producer
- Mark Lewis (Producer)Mark Lewis (Producer)Mark Lewis is an American hard rock / heavy metal music producer. Originally from the Southern Maryland area, Mark has since relocated to the Orlando, Florida area, and has been prolific recently with his mixing, tracking, and engineering duties at Audio Hammer Studios in Sanford,...
- Co-Producer, Engineer, Mixer - David Burrill - Co-Producer
- Steve Holderfield - Assistant Tracking & Engineering
- Alan Douches - Mastering