ATSOC : A Thousand Shades of Cold

Inspired to be the new shining light of Rochester, NY, A Thousand Shades of Cold was formed in late summer of 2005. With the name A Thousand Shades of Cold serving as an archetype for the group’s combined emotions, trials and tribulations, an ever evolving sound of alternative metal blended with heavy and progressive rock surfaced amidst the chaos. This is a group focused on energy and intensity. Their mixing of styles creates a sound that is meaningful, something that invokes emotions in the listeners. This blend is heavy at times, slow and powerful, and can instantly change to a fast paced barrage. This allows them to fit in with many genres and play with many different types of groups, such as they have with Breaking Benjamin, Hurt, Chimaira, Hatebreed, Adema and many more. The group consists of Jake Gissin – Lead Vocals, Juan Calixto – Drums, Dan Vanderostyn – Guitars, McCue Greene – Bass, and Randy McLeod – Guitars. To follow up their debut self titled release (Amherst Records), their second release, “DarkenTheDaylight”, had three songs selected for the MMA video game " Supremacy MMA" (505 Games & Kung Fu Factory) recently released on the Xbox 360 and PS3 platforms. Blasting through the doors to the MMA world, UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) has picked up 8 tracks from the group to be used in various UFC programming as well as live events. ATSOC has played with such acts as: Breaking Benjamin Hurt Hatebreed Chimaira Adema Winds of Plague Roses are Red Metro Station Soil Smile Empty Soul Dying Fetus Toxic Holocaust In This Moment Murder by Death Tantric Texas in July Silent Civilian Flaw Edisun Deadstar Assembly Ego Likeness We The Kings Burn Halo Season After Other Noteworthy Events: Ten Ugly Men Festival 2007 Ugly Idol Contest Winners 2007 Big Daddy Distribution/Billboard Showcase @ The Mansion on O St. 2007 UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) Licensing of 8 tracks "Supremacy MMA" video game (505 Games & Kung Fu Factory) featuring 4 ATSOC songs as well the intro music to the game itself. Taste of Rochester Festival 2008 To book ATSOC for your event or for any general questions, please send all inquiries to: atsoc.info@gmail.com TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW! facebook.com/atsoc myspace.com/athousanshadesofcold twitter.com/atsocband