2008 RELEASE

Axis was originally formed shortly after 2000 by departing Thredd member Steven Blackwell. From there the project began to grow - picking up Jason Doherty, Joy Blackwell, Andy Cliett, James Huff, John Beauchamp, and Trent Tomlinson.

This would make up the core of Axis in the beginning years.

From 2001 to 2007 the band worked tirelessly booking show after show. Axis performed with act such as Attrition, Ego Likeness, Haujobb, My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult as well as local talents Pittersplatter, God in a Machine and Secret Post. The hurdles of performing live allowed the band to fine tune the music to what would eventually become their debut album 'Death and Rebirth' (2008)..

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The album spotlighted the different creative influences the band as a whole drew inspiration from. Guitar driven cuts like  'Waking Up' and 'Havoc' were favorites during their live shows while the more dance driven tracks like 'Lost' and 'New Machines' were guaranteed to get the crowd engaged. For the more somber moments, 'Pale' and 'Absent' were designed to spark introspection during times of love and loss.