Under the Radar: Epsilon Uprising

The music history in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia is known for its Hip-hop/R & B roots. From Teddy Riley of BLACKstreet to Timbaland, it is very rare that a rock band comes out of this area. Enter Epsilon Uprising. A combination of Lamb of God and Linkin Park, this band brings a raw, in-your-face approach to the rock music world. However, they have a twist: They use auxiliary percussions. Yes, you are thinking right if the movie Drumline just flashed in your mind. Epsilon Uprising consists of Maleki on lead vocals and emcee duties, Machete on guitars and vocals, Professor X on auxiliary percussions, and G-Dub on drums. The band name originated from the 1930s novel Brand New World by Aldous Huxley. They credit Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails, System of a Down, Canibus, Big Pun, and Hed P.E. of influencing the sound that flows from their fingers and voices. In early December, they lost... Read More »