Cont'd MEAN VENUS

Emerging from the ashes of the now defunct musical fiasco, Negative Nine,
MEAN VENUS has taken its music to new heights
unrecognized in any previous incarnation of the band.

Retaining Negative Nine's original singer/songwriter, J
(as well as the entire Negative Nine repertoire),
MEAN VENUS has added
Marcelo Cardosa on guitar
and Jimmy "Whip" Whippert on bass.

In May 2007: MEAN VENUS' debut album--PCP--was finished
giving rock fans new and old a taste of real rock and roll.

Armed with a slew of new material,
MEAN VENUS has been tearing up stages since June 2006
and will be returning to stages June of 2007 supporting PCP.

Cont'd Steve Smyth

:: personal stats ::

NAME: Steve Smyth
D.O.B: November 28th
SIGN: Sagittarius
YEAR: The Dog

FAVE COLOR: Black
FAVE FOOD: Italian
FAVE T.V. SHOW: The Sopranos
FAVE NFL TEAM: Oakland Raiders

INSTRUMENT(S): Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Electric Bass

:: gear ::

AMPS/CABS/PEDALS/PICKS:

Krank Krankenstein Heads
Cabinets with Celestion Vintage 30's
Digitech Pedals (Whammy and X-Series)
Dunlop Picks (Tortex Heavy Gauge)

GUITARS/PICKUPS/STRINGS:

B.C. Rich Custom Electric 7-String Guitars (Warlock, Ignitor)
EMG 81-7 Pickup in bridge; EMG-707 Pickup in neck
SIT Strings (.10 - .52 with .64 Gauge B-String)

B.C. Rich Custom Electric 6-String Guitars (Assassin, Bich,
Ignitor, Ironbird & Mockingbird)
PICKUPS: EMG 81's and 85's in bridge and neck
SIT Strings (.10 - .52 Light Top/Heavy Bottom)

B.C. Rich Acoustic Guitar (Eagle)
SIT Strings (Royal Bronze, 11-50 Gauge)

* N E W *
RECORDING EQUIPMENT:

Interface: Protools MBox 2
Computer: Mac PowerBook G4 w/ Lacie 150GB ext. HD
Monitors: Yamaha NS-10's,
powered with Mesa Boogie 2:90 power amp
Keyboard: M-Audio Axiom 61 keyboard
Outboard Effects: Eventide H3000 Harmonizer,
various Digitech effects, and of course, the PT plug in's

Guitar Gear: Line6 Pod, Krank Krankenstein Head,
Mesa Boogie Recto cab with Celestion Vintage 30's,
Roland JC 120 (clean tone amp from HELL!)
Electric: All of Steve's BC Rich guitars
Acoustic: Eagle Acoustic, Alvarez Yairi D-77,
and Seville nylon string
Bass: BC Rich Eagle 5-string
Drums: All kinds of drum machines, Drums From Hell,
Midi Drums, Boss DR-5 (Whatever suits the mood)
Mics: Shure SM 57's, Audio Technica 3035 (and a
little ingenuity)

:: band history ::

Ariah (1988-1992)
The Esseness Project (1993 - Present)
Vicious Rumors (1995 - 1999) *
Testament (1999 - 2004)
DragonLord (1999 - Present) *
Nevermore (2004 - 2007) *

Side Projects:

Sweet Leaf - Ozzy/Sabbath Tribute Band (1994 - 2005)

:: influences ::

Guitarists:

Randy Rhoads, Yngwie Malmsteen, Akira Takasaki, Paul Gilbert, Neal Schon, Greg Howe, Becker/Friedman, Tony Macalpine, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Zakk Wylde, "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, John Petrucci, Vivian Campbell (Dio), Jake E.Lee, Tipton/Downing, Murray/Smith, Angus Young, Joe Perry, Brian May

Bands:

AC/DC, Aerosmith, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Ozzy, Dio, Metallica, Megadeth, Testament, Accept, Loudness, Scorpions, Racer X, Dream Theater, Queen

Cont'd Lynam

"White Trash Superstar" and "Life In Reverse" were produced by Jason Elgin (Collective Soul, Creed) and Bling! Bling! was produced by Jason Elgin and mixed by Patrick Thrasher and Jimbo Barton (Godsmack, Metallica, Motley Crue). The album's first single "Disco King" was produced by Joey Donatello (Michael Jackson, R. Kelly, Toni Braxton) at Sound Factory Studios in Chicago, IL. "Bling! Bling!" received much radio play from several stations across the U.S., including WRAX in Birmingham where the sing "Disco King" was the most requested song in history of the 5 O'clock Work Release.

Lynam currently has a song in the movie "Catch That Kid" (20th Century Fox), which is out in theatres. The band has developed a huge following in the Southeast from their energetic live shows and constant touring schedule. Having played over 300 dates a year since they formed. Lynam has toured or played shows with Saliva, Puddle Of Mudd, Trapt, Default, Smile Empty Soul, Andrew W. K., The Warped Tour etc. With the release of "Life In Reverse", Lynam shows no sign of slowing down.