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Psyopus
Also known asStranglefuck
OriginRochester, New York, United States
GenresAvant-garde metal, mathcore
Years active2002–2010, 2012
LabelsMetal Blade
Black Market Activities
Membersfinal lineup: Christopher Arp
Jason Bauers
Adam Frappolli
Fred Decoste
Past membersGreg Herman
Brian Woodruff
Brian Kelly
Lee Fisher
Corey Barnes
Jon Cole
Harrison Christie
Michael Horn
Matt Dalberth
Brent Glover
Websitewww.myspace.com/psyopus Official MySpace

Psyopus (sometimes written as PsyOpus) was an American mathcore band from Rochester, New York.

History

Formed in 2002, the band is noted for the unorthodox and extremely technical guitar techniques of Christopher Arp, often referred to as "Arpmandude", because he mainly uses one technique, tapping. To get endorsement deals from various guitar and amp companies, Arp had to send a live video of himself playing to prove that he could play as fast as he does. Arp considers Psyopus a technically proficient band: "I understand people not understanding us so by default the music comes across as noise but, the music makes sense to us all too much and every 16th note was scrutinized."[1] Regarding learning to play guitar, Arp says: "I learned to play guitar in my bedroom. I got my first guitar in eighth grade. I bought Metallica tablature books, Megadeth books, guitar magazines, didn’t do homework, and just played guitar all night."[2]

The band released their 2nd album Our Puzzling Encounters Considered in February 2007. The techniques Arp uses have made it even more difficult to receive any endorsement. Arp himself said, "Mesa Boogie has not done very much to sponsor me because I do too much of this," as he raised his guitar by the whammy bar shaking it up and down. The band released their third studio album Odd Senses, on February 17, 2009.

The band entered an extended hiatus in 2010. In 2011, Christopher Arp posted several videos of himself on YouTube explaining the history and eventual hiatus of Psyopus.[3] The hiatus may have been interrupted in 2012 when a photo appeared on Arp's Facebook page showing him with Michael Van Munster and Ike Schultz. A comment on the photo by long-time Psyopus producer, Doug White, showed that he was working with the three in the studio.

In October 2012, 'Metal Injection' revealed that Psyopus would reunite with three of the four original members: Chris Arp, Adam Frappolli, Fred Decoste—with drummer Jason Bauers, who was a member until the hiatus.[4]

On July 17, 2015, a YouTube account named The Infamous Arpmandude posted a video titled 5/21/2013 Chris Arp Imogen's Puzzle and Lecture at the U of R. In the hour and ten-minute video, Arp playing Imogen's Puzzle Pt. 2, and afterward talk about himself, his experiences playing guitar, and gives a quick rundown on the history of Psyopus. He also explains that Psyopus is no longer an active band due to frustrations and hardships.[5]

Members

Final lineup

  • Adam Frappolli - lead vocals (2002–2007, 2012)
  • Christopher Arp - guitar (2002–2012)
  • Fred DeCoste - bass (2002–2007, 2012)
  • Jason Bauers - drums, percussion (2007–2012)

Former members

  • Brian Woodruff - vocals (2008–2010)
  • Greg Herman - drums, percussion (2002–2004) (Shield Your Eyes, Valpurga, Inertia, Kalibas, Low Ton, North American Wildlife)
  • Lee Fisher - drums, percussion (2004–2005) (Commit Suicide, Overlord Exterminator, Fawn Limbs)
  • Corey Barnes - drums, percussion (2005–2006) (Paria)
  • Jon Cole - drums, percussion (2006–2007) (POWERWOLVES, FINISHER)
  • Harrison Christy - lead vocals (2007–2008) (The Jefferson Plane Crash)
  • Michael Horn - bass (2007–2009) (The Osedax, Mod Flanders Conspiracy)
  • Travis Morgan - bass (2009 touring) (Atheist)
  • Brian Kelly - bass (2009 touring)
  • Brent Glover - bass (2009 touring) (Bellicist, Reciprocal)

Timeline

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bar:Corey    text:"Corey Barnes"
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bar:Brian    from:06/01/2008 till:12/01/2010  color:vocals
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bar:Jon      from:06/01/2006 till:06/01/2007  color:drums
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Discography

References

  1. ^ "Musik Interviews | Künstler, Musiker und Band Interviews". Musik.terrorverlag.de. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
  2. ^ "Reprinted Interview with Arpmandude from PsyopusAusGrind: Australian underground grindcore, punk, doom and DIY culture". Grindheadrecords.com. 2007-10-24. Archived from the original on 2012-07-23. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
  3. ^ "Arpmandude". YouTube. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
  4. ^ "PSYOPUS Forging A Comeback?". Metal Injection. 2012-10-05. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
  5. ^ The Infamous Arpmandude (17 July 2015), 5/21/2013 Chris Arp Imogen's Puzzle and Lecture at the U of R, archived from the original on 2021-12-14, retrieved 2018-12-07

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