Cardiac (ˈkɑːdɪˌæk) -adj. 1. of or relating to the heart -noun 2. a drug that stimulates the heart Cardiac is much more than a band, it is a creative project dedicated to connecting spirits, spreading hope and providing a much needed shoulder to cry on, a sympathetic ear, a friend to those who need it most. The music is a personal journal highlighting the difficulty in dealing with heartbreak and loss; battling with drug use and suicide; and ultimately, overcoming those obstacles in a realization of purpose. The band consists of seasoned musicians who, along with a wealth of talent and experience, all possess a willingness to reach out and help those who need it. The performance combines raw emotion and delicate movements. There is graceful harmony and yet severe force in the melodies and rhythms. All of this has come together in a self-titled, 8-song EP, available on iTunes. The EP marks the beginning of a rock opera which will be realized in a 20-song double album and full theatrical stage performance highlighting the strengths earned by conquering weakness. From frontman Dave DiSarro's blasting chant "I WILL FIGHT!" in the epic Fighting Demons, to the whispered "I wish I still knew you" in Rot in Rhode Island, Cardiac has mesmerized audiences at every show. A 2012 tour followed the EP release, sending the band throughout the SouthWest on the road to a week of performances at Texas Rock Fest in Austin where over 800,000 fans had gathered for arts festivals. The band has since filmed and completed a music video for the single, Breathe, with Ocean Park Films, which has rotation on MTV and reached over 100,000 views on YouTube during its first week; secured management with longtime producer, Andrew Weitz; and is currently on a 2 month-long tour for October/November, during which their newest music video for Fighting Demons will be released on Oct. 30. The heart is a powerful aspect of being and yearns to connect with others. In much the same way, Cardiac works with any and all organizations interested in providing awareness and raising funds for people in need of emotional support. Out of darkness comes light, and out of pain comes healing. This band is a phoenix: a burning presence risen from ashes burned by despair and sorrow. LOVE+MUSIC=PEACE+HARMONY. TWITTER: @cardiacband REVERBNATION: www.reverbnation.com/cardiacband YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/CardiacVids INSTAGRAM: @cardiacband