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| Location: | Rochester, Minnesota |
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| Last Login: | Oct 19, 2008 (438 days back) |
About Me |
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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. FADING ELEGANCE PHOTOGRAPHY WE SUPPORT METALDOLLS!! COPY THE CODE AND ADD THIS BANNER TO YOUR PROFILE!!! THIS ONE TOO!! Verge of Collapse destroys: Favorite VOC song Let it Die Bring the Hammer Down Receive My Sentence Excuses Mission Image You're Never Too Young to Die Alone The Hard Goodbye Fingercuff (View Results) Create a Poll |
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My Interests |
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Music:Member Since: 10/5/2005Band 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 Sounds Like: : : : : you look. Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Metal / Hardcore) |
My Pictures |
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My Blog |
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2nd Annual Norchfest |
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| 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 |
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Short and Sweet |
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| 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 |
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Rock Your Choice |
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| 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 |
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Who wants to be in a band??? Get chicks, money, recognition!!! |
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| 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 |
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NO BOUNDARIES RADIO REVIEW |
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| 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 |
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UPDATE 4-16-08 |
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| 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 |
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Bobby broke his wrist |
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| 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 |
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The hard goodbye, by adam. |
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| 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 |
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LOOKING FOR VOCALIST!! |
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| 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 |
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NORCHFEST POSTPONED!! |
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| 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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My Friends |
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