PSYOPUS Seeks New Bassist

August 9, 2007

Rochester, NY-based tech grindcore/hardcore outfit PSYOPUS is currently auditioning bass players. All applicants should satisfy the following criteria:

* Preferably live in the northern eastern coast.
* Able and willing to tour roughly 9 months out of the year.
* A general knowledge of music theory.
* Minimal financial responsibilities (living with 'rents is a plus.)
* At least five strings on your bass and relatively professional gear.
* A high-energy stage presence.
* A willingness to be away from home for a lengthy duration of time to work on new material in the Rocheser, NY, Buffalo, NY and Richmond, VA areas.
* A willingness to be in upstate New York days before tour for rehearsal purposes.
* A hard-working, disciplined playing ethic.
* A descent tapping technique will be needed.

If you would like to audition for the band, here's how:

a) e-mail the group at [email protected]
b) send the band some video footage of you at your best via
* a YouTube link or similar
* a VHS, DVD, or miniDVD copy of your playing to

Christopher Arp
PO Box 354
Penfield, NY 14526

c) send the band your name, age, what city you live in and contact phone number
d) send the band any other facts you think they should consider (bands you've been in, touring done, experience you've had, etc.)

PSYOPUS recently announced the addition of vocalist Harrison Christie (THE JEFFERSON PLANE CRASH) from Fredericksburg, VA and drummer Jason Bauers from Buffalo, NY to the group's ranks.

PSYOPUS's latest album, "Our Puzzling Encounters Considered", was released in February via Metal Blade Records. The CD was recorded at Watchmen Studios in Lockport, NY with producer Doug White.

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