One of my good friends, Christopher Ojeda! I’ve been listening to Byzantine since 2000! One of the most underrated metal bands ever! I remember when they was on Headbangers Ball on MTV
I never heard about them on Headbangers Ball. But I do remember seeing Chris play by himself with a drum machine at a old bar in Charleston. You are right, he was badass way back then.
Please help me out. To get Byzantine over Europe. Lifetime chance band trust me. Chris is so humble. Mainstream crap bands who rip each other people like but bands who put soul in it and after work make music is underrated. Not acceptable to me.
I've been listening to them for a long time too and I saw them in Rhode Island years back. Their performance was masterful. As good live as in the studio. The only other band I've ever seen perform this crystal clear and perfectly is opeth. I truly appreciate their music ❤
I’ve seen Byzantine in their beginnings when they didn’t have a drummer . They used a drum machine live. I wanted to play for them . They were talking to a potential drummer at the time which was Matt Wolfe. They are excellent live . I’ve seen them 8 times. Great down to earth dudes especially OJ. 🤘🏻
Honestly, I can't think of a metal band that sounds better than Byzantine. They have a perfect blend of groovy, heaviness interwoven with awesome melodic leads, catchy hooks and really solid and well rounded vocals. I've never had a band pump me up and somehow calm me down simultaneously. God these guys are magic.
Byzantine just came out with a new album back in April called "To Release Is To Resolve" and it kicks MAJOR ASS!!! It's a must buy!!! New guitarist and bassist who brings ALOT to the table!! I believe this album is gonna take them places. I haven't taken it out of the stereo since I saw them at the new cd release show in April at the V-Club and bought the new album. Whole album from beginning to end is badass!! \m/
I was super fortunate to have seen Byzantine LIVE, it was in Philly, PA at the First Unitarian Church (they had this pretty mid-sized basement where bands would play, crazy i know) and me and my ex-gf had no idea who Byzantine were at the time, we were there to see some other band, well long story short, Byzantine came on, and they killed it! Sounded amazing LIVE, me & ex bought their CD and rolled, skipping the other main acts, they were that good!
There were two bands that really got me into metal. Meshuggah and Byzantine. Unfortunately, Meshuggah became my favorite of the two and I began to forget all about Byzantine. But recently I've been listening to them more and I am beginning to remembering what I have been missing out on.
Wow, you must really love this band. Its true, they disbanded like a week after "Oblivions Beckons" release. Least they left three amazing cds with their legacy. OJ is a hell of a vocalist.
What a drag; been hearing about these guys for months, finally got my hands on a copy of 'Oblivion Beckons' (which destroys me every time I listen to it) only to discover they split. :(
these guys know what the fucking deal is!!! extremely consistent in the quality of music they write and in my opinion and as much as i love lamb of god these boys deserve the title of being the pinacle of american heavy metal cant wait to hear there new album and jaysus make them get famous or sumtin ireland needs to see live music like this!
They tore this song a new one in Huntington. If this was them with two and a half years or rust I would of loved to see them two years ago, I hope this aint the last we see of Byzantine.
Byzantine The clean singing hook in this song is amazing. I'm a sucker for melodic twists in songs. Can't get enough of this song and your guys recent albums. There is no way you guys aren't going to break big after writing Justinian Code. It is a modern day Master Of Puppets.
we should try to make something all together so we can tell them to please come back! i would really REALLY! like to hear something from oblivion beackons live
they broke up because they couldn't catch a break, they kept getting screwed (and continue to get screwed). for example, they were going on tour with Gizmachi(whom were playing Ozzfest that very year) and also Six Feet Under, but SFU backed out of the tour the last minute and fucked em over. plus they had families and bills that needed paying with "real" jobs.
has anyone here seen the salvation dvd? i was wondering about the x fest footage. if it shows the crowd im on the left side of the stage (if youre looking from the crowd) about the second or third row back. i was wondering if i was in it or not.
So i was looking for stuff like LoG and the Oh-so-amazing Pantera, and came across Byzantine. I love it. My only beef with it is that the singer sounds like Phil from Pantera. His screams dont, just his clean vocals. Some screams do sound like Phil's though. But what's cool is even though this singer sounds like Phil, the band still has a great, unique, and individual sound. Fucking awesome.
@krosgood they are broke up dude they did there like 3 fairwell shows back in march im pretty sure there done..theres talk of them getting back together but nothing is confirmed yet
they probably got with a low grade record label and then got alittle better one and broke up,but if you really want to know go to there myspace page and ask them.
Yeah whats even more fucked up is they were like the only successful metal band to emerge from god forsaken WV ( which is were I am, the armpit of society) and had a real great shot of being something huge in metal ,but too much ego floating in that band to do anything more than 3 albums. Lots of my friends know these guys personally, they've all said OJ is just a prick to his band and fans anymore. Which sucks because I really liked Byzantine
One of my good friends, Christopher Ojeda! I’ve been listening to Byzantine since 2000! One of the most underrated metal bands ever! I remember when they was on Headbangers Ball on MTV
I never heard about them on Headbangers Ball. But I do remember seeing Chris play by himself with a drum machine at a old bar in Charleston. You are right, he was badass way back then.
Please help me out. To get Byzantine over Europe. Lifetime chance band trust me. Chris is so humble. Mainstream crap bands who rip each other people like but bands who put soul in it and after work make music is underrated. Not acceptable to me.
I've been listening to them for a long time too and I saw them in Rhode Island years back. Their performance was masterful. As good live as in the studio. The only other band I've ever seen perform this crystal clear and perfectly is opeth. I truly appreciate their music ❤
the guitarist for this band used to teach at Route 60 Music in WV where I took lessons.....I used to see him all the time
Not underrated, just not enough folks have seen them live and felt what you only get with seeing in person. A presence indescribable.
I’ve seen Byzantine in their beginnings when they didn’t have a drummer . They used a drum machine live. I wanted to play for them . They were talking to a potential drummer at the time which was Matt Wolfe. They are excellent live . I’ve seen them 8 times. Great down to earth dudes especially OJ. 🤘🏻
Honestly, I can't think of a metal band that sounds better than Byzantine. They have a perfect blend of groovy, heaviness interwoven with awesome melodic leads, catchy hooks and really solid and well rounded vocals. I've never had a band pump me up and somehow calm me down simultaneously. God these guys are magic.
Are you serious?
Byzantine just came out with a new album back in April called "To Release Is To Resolve" and it kicks MAJOR ASS!!! It's a must buy!!! New guitarist and bassist who brings ALOT to the table!! I believe this album is gonna take them places. I haven't taken it out of the stereo since I saw them at the new cd release show in April at the V-Club and bought the new album. Whole album from beginning to end is badass!! \m/
this may well be one of the greatest songs of all time... metal heads listen to this. its phenomenal
This band is still so fucking amazing to this day. This music in it's time, completely and criminally unrecognized and underrated.
I can't believe I am just discovering these guys. What an amazing band with such a great catalogue. Their new material is mind blowing good too.
I was super fortunate to have seen Byzantine LIVE, it was in Philly, PA at the First Unitarian Church (they had this pretty mid-sized basement where bands would play, crazy i know) and me and my ex-gf had no idea who Byzantine were at the time, we were there to see some other band, well long story short, Byzantine came on, and they killed it! Sounded amazing LIVE, me & ex bought their CD and rolled, skipping the other main acts, they were that good!
There were two bands that really got me into metal. Meshuggah and Byzantine. Unfortunately, Meshuggah became my favorite of the two and I began to forget all about Byzantine. But recently I've been listening to them more and I am beginning to remembering what I have been missing out on.
Excellent band. Very under rated.
Wow, you must really love this band.
Its true, they disbanded like a week after "Oblivions Beckons" release.
Least they left three amazing cds with their legacy.
OJ is a hell of a vocalist.
I can never get enough of these guys
I agree, these guys were pretty darn good. It is amazing how crap bands can go on & solid bands get forgotten by their own label.
They KILLED at Morgantown last night. Holy crap. Thier video is great, they are great live. Its a crying shame they aren't together.
It makes me feel happy that they come from my area. My friend lives on the same street as one of the members, I forget which though.
What a masterpiece
That's awesome. I remember going to that show when you all came to my city.
What a drag; been hearing about these guys for months, finally got my hands on a copy of 'Oblivion Beckons' (which destroys me every time I listen to it) only to discover they split. :(
17 years ago??? fuck I'm old...
this song still kicks me in the balls tho
You ain’t alone bro
absolutely awesome band.......in my top ten
tracking the guitars for the new album now...its gonna be sick
Timeless metal from The Mountain State. It will stand the test of time. 2:52 and then this fooking RIFF!!
The most underrated band.
Rip Matt Wolfe 🤘🏻🥁
they gots floyd roses thats awesome! floyd rose on any guitar=awesomness
ah byzantine.
always were one of the most under-rated bands in metal. their last release was insanely good. will miss them!
so like... why arent these guys more popular?!
Only recently picked this band up on my radar, and im fuckin hooked. Unique and very satisfying metal. Looking forward to hearing their new stuff
Unbelievable band!! this sound is amazing!! why they're so underrated? :(
BYZANTINE They're coming back with a new album! Search for them on kickstarter site.
Охренительная песня!
I am one of the few that was actually a student of Byzantine's drummer, Matt Wolfe. Great teacher and drummer. I will miss their music.
these guys know what the fucking deal is!!! extremely consistent in the quality of music they write and in my opinion and as much as i love lamb of god these boys deserve the title of being the pinacle of american heavy metal cant wait to hear there new album and jaysus make them get famous or sumtin ireland needs to see live music like this!
they have a lot pantera infulence in there music to bad there done these guys rock
They tore this song a new one in Huntington. If this was them with two and a half years or rust I would of loved to see them two years ago, I hope this aint the last we see of Byzantine.
very nice this song
RIP Matt Wolfe
Just read in the Daily Athenaeum that they're coming back after a 2-year hiatus. YES!!
Check out the album version. They cut out a cool part to shorten it
Really good stuff here.
My english teacher went to school with the drummer. Talk about a small world lmao
awsome song, id heard of them and saw the new album in stores, bt now im confident the new albums gonna be the next album i buy :]
awesome!!!
Oj plays Shecter blackjack and Tony plays Ibanez. Forget what model. Their setup is suprisingly simple for the sound they get.
they actually posted a bulletin about the break up on their myspace 4 days after the album came out...
Killer song
look how she's arranging her tools of destruction. Brutal stuff man!
Thats cool man..It's awesome to run into some folks..Small world.
Just got Oblivion Beckons it's a great album, it's a shame that they broke up.
@andreipopity
The simple explanation is that it is about someone wanting to commit suicide just to see if anyone comes to their funeral.
Byzantine The clean singing hook in this song is amazing. I'm a sucker for melodic twists in songs. Can't get enough of this song and your guys recent albums. There is no way you guys aren't going to break big after writing Justinian Code. It is a modern day Master Of Puppets.
Don't forget the middling tempo often used by groovies. Not to mention the really early workers in the style, like Pantera and Exhorder.
Oh a lefty guitarist, INTENSE song too.
This song kicks ass
we should try to make something all together so we can tell them to please come back! i would really REALLY! like to hear something from oblivion beackons live
RIP Wolfe
If Pantera and Scar Symmetry had a baby this band would be they're creation imo.. pretty good band.. surprised they're not well known
Byzantine kick asssssssssssss
makes me proud to be a metal head from Charleston WV where these guys are based
rip Matt Wolfe
Such an underrated band; lyrically, they had few equals in American metal.
Idk why,but a reunion is always possible,check the myspace if you wand to know more.
they broke up. they started about an hour from where I live,they're from west virginia.
The real fuckin deal
Awesome!!!!$!$!$1
I was there at their last show. Talk about fucking epic XD love these guys lol
booyah w va metal at its finest
they broke up because they couldn't catch a break, they kept getting screwed (and continue to get screwed). for example, they were going on tour with Gizmachi(whom were playing Ozzfest that very year) and also Six Feet Under, but SFU backed out of the tour the last minute and fucked em over. plus they had families and bills that needed paying with "real" jobs.
@dime6664ever i wish that too... without pantera it seems like there's a void... damn!
He wasn't wondering why he's screaming all the time, or what the heck he is doing screaming, but what he is saying.
I'm devastated that they slip-up.
You should check out Cull the Weak. They're based out of Rush, KY now but from Huntington. Vocalist is a good friend of mine. They're badass.
has anyone here seen the salvation dvd? i was wondering about the x fest footage. if it shows the crowd im on the left side of the stage (if youre looking from the crowd) about the second or third row back. i was wondering if i was in it or not.
are you shitting me, 17 years ago?! jeeez
1:17 thats such a sick solo!
@RAbbi74 Seriously? That's amazing news. I was quite sad when these guys called it quits after Oblivion Beckons.
@PlaguetheLoss You were in Arsis? Much respect.
@Ekofu This comment made my day. I live in Maryland and I'm pretty sure there are people here who couldn't even point out WVa on a map. :D
they are really good !!! and stop comparing different bands !! All gd artists have "something different" to give!!
Killer song, I read the lyrics, but didn't fully understand the meaning of the song, can someone care to explain plz?
Chris Ojeda is my third cousin!!! Yeah!!!
Do me a favor and scream at them until they decide to get back together for good.
So i was looking for stuff like LoG and the Oh-so-amazing Pantera, and came across Byzantine. I love it. My only beef with it is that the singer sounds like Phil from Pantera. His screams dont, just his clean vocals. Some screams do sound like Phil's though. But what's cool is even though this singer sounds like Phil, the band still has a great, unique, and individual sound. Fucking awesome.
your fuckin right \m/
How do you figure they broke up?
They just released their new CD Oblivion Beckons...
Where is the fuckin amazingly face melting solo after the breakdown ?
@krosgood they are broke up dude they did there like 3 fairwell shows back in march im pretty sure there done..theres talk of them getting back together but nothing is confirmed yet
i know they hella need a justica vid
Just wondered how they got their name, whether any of them has byzantine origin?
WEST VIRGINIA!!!!!!!
they probably got with a low grade record label and then got alittle better one and broke up,but if you really want to know go to there myspace page and ask them.
hes talkin about the solo lol
Man, these guys are pretty sweet. Not a huge fan of the clean chorus, but the rest of it sounds pretty fucking sweet.
Badass music video, it's too bad they had cut one of the best guitar solos in history so the video wouldn't be over 5 and a half minutes.
R.I.P. Byzantine
does this thing have a melody?
no you mean overplayed to destruction! pantera never was and never will be overrated
I think it's called Groove-Metal
Yeah whats even more fucked up is they were like the only successful metal band to emerge from god forsaken WV ( which is were I am, the armpit of society) and had a real great shot of being something huge in metal ,but too much ego floating in that band to do anything more than 3 albums. Lots of my friends know these guys personally, they've all said OJ is just a prick to his band and fans anymore. Which sucks because I really liked Byzantine