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Location: Rochester, Minnesota
Country: United States United States
Last Login: Oct 19, 2008 (438 days back)
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About Me



  • 2005: Verge of Collapse was formed in Rochester, MN by guitarist Brandin Paulson , vocalist ..Ryan “Bel” Knudson , Drummer Bobby Denny , vocalist Adam Kopsidas & bassist Erich Lechelt (ex-Phedge, Fallen Phoenix)Eric Lechelt leaves the band shortly after helping found it to join the Mankato,MN metal group Phedge. Dom Avila joins the band on bass.
    2006: Verge of Collapse solidified their brutal wall of sound with the addition of Nate “Norch” Merchant on lead guitar.Verge of Collapse releases their first , self-titled album, which was recorded at the Woodshed Studios in Rochester, MNBassist Dom Avila leaves the band to pursue a different path and is quickly replaced by Luke Hendrickson at the end of 2006
    Having recorded their first cd , the band embarked on the long journey of playing shows everywhere they could from Rochester to Brainerd, MN and everywhere in between with many local acts as well as a few national acts.2007: Verge of Collapse packs shows in the Rochester area to capacity and plays at highly successful benefit shows for local charity services, all the while gaining a solid fan base local and abroad.
    2008: Verge of Collapse releases their 2nd recording “Live At Rochstock” February, Vocalist Adam Kopsidas leaves the band for personal reasons only to return in July.Verge of Collapse is always interested in show trades/opportunities at venues in all locations. Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding any show/booking opportunity.


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    Favorite VOC song
    Let it Die
    Bring the Hammer Down
    Receive My Sentence
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    You're Never Too Young to Die Alone
    The Hard Goodbye
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    Member Since: 10/5/2005
    Band Members:
    Ryan "Bel" Knudson--Vocals

    Adam Kopsidas--Vocals

    Nate "Norch" Merchant--Guitar

    Brandin Paulson--Guitar

    Luke Hendrickson--Bass

    Bobby Denny--Drums


    Influences: Nate - Nothingface, 40 Below Summer, Buckethead, Soulfly, Jason Becker, Metallica
    Bel - Pig Destroyer, Despised Icon, Bring Me the Horizon, Southern Comfort, Captain Morgan
    Bobby - Macabre, Lamb of God, Slipknot, Luke Hendrickson
    Brandin - As I Lay Dying, Atreyu, Burn the Priest, The Devil Wears Prada
    Luke - AC/DC, Megadeth, Hank Williams (all 3), Pantera, Iron Maiden, bluegrass, Jim Beam, most music and booze

    Image--Pete's 8/30/08
    Paint the Rust--What's Up Lounge, Mankato, MN 8/29/08
    Bands we've had the pleasure of sharing the stage with -
    Screaming Mechanical Brain
    Thine Eyes Bleed
    Becoming the Archetype
    Beneath the Sky
    Luna Mortis
    Sons of Azrael
    Fallen Phoenix
    Hate Beast
    Vain
    Blood Moon Camorra
    Endwell
    Buried Face Down
    Interlock
    Inswarm
    Silentium Inferus
    Doshi
    Know Lyfe
    Sighlo
    Arcana
    Syntrap (R.I.P.)
    Elephas
    Between Mirages
    Noir
    Schizopathic
    Defining Forever
    Deathroned
    Gedwik
    Fail to Fall (R.I.P.)
    Static Empire (R.I.P.)
    Pygar
    Lusus (R.I.P.)
    Porpoise Hork
    Phedge (R.I.P.)
    SBI
    Menage a Bation
    RLC (R.I.P.)
    Hex Adjuster
    Annex Black
    Staija
    Gutterslut
    Sanitarium
    Dread Veil
    Hang em High
    Eyes of the Decayed
    Survival Rate Zero
    Followed by Fever
    Schmitt Stash
    Seared
    Lust For Blood
    Dying Euforia
    AfterImage
    Requiem
    A Word To Bring Ruin
    Culture of Violence (R.I.P.)
    Cwn Annwn
    Lords of Discipline
    Forever Dumb
    The Men Who Control the Weather
    The Style Biters
    Our Silent Procession

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    My Background and Lifestyle

    Occupation: Music Artist (Metal / Hardcore)

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    My Blog

    2nd Annual Norchfest

    Norchfest was a huge success and an awesome time for all involved last September in Eyota, so we're bringing it back for a 2nd round. Only this time the metal will be right here in Rochester. All you ...
    Posted by Verge of Collapse on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:46:00 PST

    Short and Sweet

    As it says I am going to make this short and sweet: I am staying with the band. I left because I didn't think I could handle the band and the rest of the things going on in my life. But we all need s...
    Posted by Verge of Collapse on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:59:00 PST

    Rock Your Choice

    Hosted By: Chelsee FerkWhen: Saturday Jul 26, 2008 at 4:00 PMWhere: Byron American Legion Post 119505 Frontage Road NWByron, MN 55920United StatesDescription:Chelsee Ferk Click Here To View EventMake ...
    Posted by Verge of Collapse on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:27:00 PST

    Who wants to be in a band??? Get chicks, money, recognition!!!

    obviously i'm not (completely) serious about that. haha ok for real - As of a couple days ago, our recent addition on vocals, Danny, is no longer a member of the band. This is due to irreconcilable di...
    Posted by Verge of Collapse on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:36:00 PST

    NO BOUNDARIES RADIO REVIEW

    Here is the review of a metalfest we played at the Warehouse in LaCrosse in January. Enjoy. The first band of the night was Verge Of Collapse from Rochester, Minnesota. From the very first distortion ...
    Posted by Verge of Collapse on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:51:00 PST

    UPDATE 4-16-08

    Bobby's arm is healed up and we are gearing up for an exciting summer of shows.Check our calendar.Mark your calendar.Come see us at as many of these shows as you can make it to!We need and appreciate ...
    Posted by Verge of Collapse on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PST

    Bobby broke his wrist

    our drummer Bobby fell from a ladder today at work and is in the ER as i type this. broken wrist at least.....maybe more, we don’t know yet.so that means no shows for us this weekend. we’...
    Posted by Verge of Collapse on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:02:00 PST

    The hard goodbye, by adam.

     The Hard GoodbyeI hate goodbyes, and this is the hardest one I have ever said before. As most of you know by now I am leaving Verge of Collapse. It was a tough decision, but one I have put a lot...
    Posted by Verge of Collapse on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:43:00 PST

    LOOKING FOR VOCALIST!!

    We're sad to inform everyone that Adam is no longer going to be with us. Due to a very busy personal schedule (maybe he will post something himself soon), he would have a very difficult time commiting...
    Posted by Verge of Collapse on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:53:00 PST

    NORCHFEST POSTPONED!!

    Apparently the Olmstead County sheriff's dept. and District Attorney had a meeting about the show. They then called and informed us that if we went through with it they were going to arrest us for not...
    Posted by Verge of Collapse on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:26:00 PST

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