Afterimage

post-punk

At least three bands have gone by the name Afterimage. 1. A short lived California Post-Punk band who kicked boots with the likes of Savage Republic and Suburban Lawns. They released a 7 and 12 in 1981. 2. An underground band from Flint, Michigan. It featured Mark Allen (Smiling Sacrifice, Political Silence) on drums. He joined this band in Ann Arbor while attending U of M. The group released one album, Pangea, in 1989. 3. A Metal band from the 2000's: Like the visual phenomenon, Afterimage presents a new perspective on what has become expected from young metal bands. The key element that stands out about Afterimage is their ability to write creative, heavier songs, that are catchy, moving, and original. There is nothing typical about the band, right down to the shoes on their feet, says editor and founder of Uprise Magazine, Dave Darr. With the lyrical boldness of Living Sacrifice and an appetite for innovation and diversity, these young musicians stand ready for the opportunities that are sure to come their way. In 2003, Afterimage was founded by guitarist Dan Gleason. A few failed attempts to assemble a band on his own led him to recruit the help of his younger brother Mike Gleason on vocals and cousin Justin Swanson on bass. Afterimage later completed their lineup with the addition of Wes Sherwood on drums and James LoGalbo on guitar. Determined to properly showcase their ability and potential, Afterimage decided to record an EP in their home studio. Through six mont...