Resolve

The Metal Man story is actually a series of stories with interlocking feminine themes. The original story was a description of a college nightmare. Each new song introduced a wide variety of other experiences to fill in the blanks. We discovered that the details weren’t necessary in telling the bigger idea.

It’s not a linear narrative. It’s more of a generalized atmosphere of how young people, especially women, are faced with decisions that can have unpredictable outcomes. It’s about unreliable authority figures, the illusion of safety, male privilege, rebellion, independence, and survival. And taking control from the controller. Our experiences contribute to the person we become, for better or worse.

One of the things that intrigued us the most is the idea that you can cross a line for all the wrong reasons, suffer awful consequences, but in the end decide that it was worth it since your bad decision made you stronger.

Each song is a chapter best experienced by listening in order. Think of this as going to the movies with your ears. It’s a journey: you wouldn’t just watch the part where Luke learns who Darth Vader really is would you? You need all those other scenes leading up to that part for the full emotional kick! Of course you can listen to the catchy songs. But try it as a full length album first.
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Ted Spradling (bass, guitars, vocals, keyboards) has performed as part of the Ohio rock scene for over 20 years as part of Armada and Stare North. Both bands are known for blending heavy guitar, intricate bass and guitar lines, dynamic drumming, and intelligent high-powered lyrics. He has shared the stage with Tesla, Dream Theater, Night Ranger, Tyketto, and The Union Underground.

Deane Arnold (guitars, keyboards, vocals) is a studio rat and has managed to mostly avoid live performances for over 25 years. His influences range from Pete Seeger to King Crimson, and he is just as likely to find inspiration in avant-garde minimalism or progressive metal as in bubblegum pop.

Steven Day Carter (drums, metals, vocals) has opened for Van Halen, Journey, Foreigner, and Tom Petty. Playing with New Jersey's Exit 105 at a Pittsburgh benefit concert for flood victims, he not only opened for Bruce Springsteen, but the band performed Along the Watchtower with The Boss himself. His studio work with Magic Red and The Voodoo Tribe can be heard all over television, from American Pickers and Pawn Stars to The Tonight Show and The Voice. Currently, he plays with Freetime and Dexter Wesley's Electric House. He’s awesome and ever so handsome.

Other Contributors Include:

Steve Matthews, electronic drums (Metal Man)
Rick Tossmann, electric guitar (first solo in Screamer)
Daphne Martin, narration (Defiance)
Catherine Arnold, Deborah Wright, Kim Crawford, and the Rosedale Ad Hoc Choir (Resolve)
Dave Manring, electric guitar (second solo in Screamer, and left-side duet in Power Play)