{"id":148,"date":"2017-11-24T00:18:47","date_gmt":"2017-11-23T22:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/103246414.linuxzone90.grserver.gr\/asr\/?p=148"},"modified":"2017-11-26T18:41:17","modified_gmt":"2017-11-26T16:41:17","slug":"beyond-reason-biography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/steelgallery.com\/asr\/beyond-reason-biography\/","title":{"rendered":"BEYOND REASON – BIOGRAPHY"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Beyond Reason is a New York based, four piece power metal band that was formed in 1989. \u00a0The band was founded by Peter Milo (Guitar), Dave Kramer (Bass) and John Grasso (Drums) who began playing together in 1986. \u00a0During their pursuit of a vocalist, who would complement their highly potent brand of music, the band met and auditioned Todd Giornesto, former front man for Chilling Vision. \u00a0Todd was immediately invited to join the band and within weeks of the audition he relocated from Pennsylvania to New York.<\/p>\n

With the lineup complete, Beyond Reason went to work writing music and playing gigs throughout the New York Metro area. \u00a0On several occasions, the band hit the road travelling to Todd\u2019s home State to play shows in front of packed crowds. \u00a0The foursome also gained exposure to new audiences by opening for acts such as WWIII (Mandy Lion, Vinny Appice, Jimmy Bain), Vicious Rumors, Non-Fiction, Gothic Slam and Mean Streak. \u00a0Beyond Reason quickly developed a loyal following and became well known for their high-energy live performances.<\/p>\n

In 1990 the band began recording their first self-released EP titled \u201c\u2026Distant From Reality\u201d. \u00a0The recording took place at TKO Studios in New Rochelle, NY and after several weeks of perfecting their sound and capturing the energy of their live shows, it was mixed and mastered at Clockwork Sound in Mamaroneck, NY. \u00a0The EP featured six tracks including a cover of the Beatles \u201cDay Tripper\u201d and received excellent reviews from publications including Metal Forces, East Coast Rocker, Foundations, Pennsylvania Musician and a host of popular Fanzines. \u00a0One reviewer described the EP as \u201cdisplay[ing] unbridled power, detailed instrumentation and intelligent lyrics\u201d. \u00a0Another review defined Beyond Reason\u2019s sound as a \u201cstampeding assault of brutalizing rhythms and intense playing\u201d. \u00a0The second track of the EP, \u201cProphet\u2019s Dilemma\u201d, was featured on the compilation album \u201cA Mountain of Metal\u201d released by Mountain Records in 1991.<\/p>\n

Armed with a loyal following, an intense live show and well received EP, the band began to attract interest from several record companies. \u00a0Although this did not lead to a contract for the band, the interest remained and Beyond Reason was asked to continue to provide new material, which they would do with their follow-up recording. \u00a0In 1991 the guys made a live studio recording of three new songs. \u00a0This demo was primarily used to give record companies a taste of what Beyond Reason was up to and was not widely available to fans. \u00a0The three prime cuts \u201cFor The Dollar\u201d, \u201cScorned Are The Guised\u201d and \u201cLife Within\u201d will finally see the light of day by appearing as bonus tracks on the Arkeyn Steel CD!<\/p>\n

The bands second studio EP, \u201cBeast of Change\u201d, was completed in 1992 and reflected the transformative climate of the music scene at the time. \u00a0With this four song offering, Beyond Reason captured the power and heaviness of their previous EP through dynamics and laid back tempos; a clear departure from the non-stop, high-energy-tempo they brandished on \u201c\u2026Distant From Reality\u201d. \u00a0Although \u201cBeast of Change\u201d differed stylistically from their first EP, it also received positive feedback from reviewers and fans.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeast of Change\u201d would be the last recording that the band would make. \u00a0In 1993 they disbanded with some of the members moving on to other projects. \u00a0It wasn\u2019t until 2012 that \u00be of the band reunited. \u00a0Todd, Dave and John reemerged to play a benefit concert in Todd\u2019s hometown of Altoona, PA. \u00a0This was a new project and without Pete in the lineup the band simply played under Todd\u2019s name, \u201cGiornesto\u201d.<\/p>\n

Then, Arkeyn Steel contacted the band about a rerelease of their earlier recordings. Pete, Dave, John and Todd gladly dusted off the archived tapes and are thrilled that they will be available to their faithful and potential new listeners. \u00a0A reunion has not been planned, but you never know\u2026<\/p>\n

Line Up
\nTodd Giornesto – Vocals
\nPete Milo – Guitar
\nDave Kramer – Bass
\nJohn Grasso – Drums<\/p>\n

Tracklist:
\n1. The New Book
\n2. Prophet\u2019s Dilemma
\n3. Wrench In The Works
\n4. Enlightened Years Away
\n5. The Cause
\n6. Day Tripper
\n7. Empty Cups
\n8. Fine Line
\n9. Beast Of Change
\n10. Ill God
\n11. For The Dollar
\n12. Life Within
\n13. Scorned Are The Guised<\/p>\n

1-6: “…Distant From Reality” Demo 1990
\n7-10: “Beast Of Change” Demo 1992
\n11-13: Unreleased Demo – 1991<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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