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Ben Stewart
Ben brings a conviction and presence to CONSPIRACY OF THOUGHT that is truly haunting. Borrowing from great rock orators such as Bono (U2) and Chuck-D (Public Enemy) Ben frequently, mid song, and in an almost possessed fashion, begins preaching, begging, and screaming in the vernacular of the songs political or social thrust. His vocal approach emulates a gruff mixture of Maynard Keenan (A Perfect Circle/TOOL), and James Brown. As a musician, Ben’s use of the guitar is as physical as it is musical, experimenting with feedback, delays, and rock anthemic riffs.

 

 
 

Devanand Bassanoo
Devanand has a distinct eastern sensibility when it comes to guitar playing. His influences are far ranging, from System of a Down to Guided By Voices. With an ethereal voice, like a mystic’s call to prayer, Dev gives vocal support in songs like “Jihad” and “I Had a Dream.” Devanand’s soaring guitar solos, punishing rhythms, and penetrating keyboard melodies help to set the mood for a thought-provoking musical journey.

 

 
 

Michael Parshall
Mike breaks things; strings, equipment, bass guitars. And rampaging across the stage is what he does best. Having studied music in collage, Mike uses his accumulated skills and techniques as a backbone for his funk laden (sometimes Prymus-esque) bass lines. Inspired by vocalists such as Mike-D (Beasty Boys) and Zack De La Rocha (Rage Against the Machine) Mike has created a unique and aggressive vocal style that perfectly compliments CONSPIRACY OF THOUGHT’s musical and political agenda.

 

 
 

Tony Vasquez
Tony has played drums since he was 10 years old. Throughout multiple bands and projects he honed his skills and perfected a technique of play that pushed conventional boundaries. Experimenting with drum triggers, electronic pads, and orchestral sound bites he finally broke from the sole convention of acoustic drums. Tony’s musical influences are broadly ranging; from KORN to Nine Inch Nails, TOOL to U2. His beats incorporate elements of Hip-Hop, rock, funk, and industrial, yet Tony uses all of these styles in harmony- propelling CONSPIRACY OF THOUGHT’s music to the rhythmic breaking point.

 
 

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