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Vexing Souls started in 2007 as a husband and wife duo . . . the result of many years of musical experimentation by Steve Burris.
Incorporating heavy guitar, bass, keyboards and drum machines, the music took on a melodic-metal sound with gothic influences.
It's good and creepy!
Steve constructed a home-studio in order to focus on creating his own unique style of original music. The clean, melodic vocals
and thought-provoking lyrics are written and performed by Judy Burris. Many of the songs have a double meaning, so listen closely
and see if you can pick them out.
After the release of their first album "Shadows of the Past" in 2007, Vexing Souls was joined by drummer Chris Voynovich in 2008,
who replaced the drum machines previously used. With the addition of bass guitarist Rob Mounce, the band was complete and
released their second album, "Another Nail in the Coffin" in 2009.
Vexing Souls has performed live in various music venues across Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana. They are currently recording songs
for their third album due for release in 2012.
Incorporating heavy guitar, bass, keyboards and drum machines, the music took on a melodic-metal sound with gothic influences.
It's good and creepy!
Steve constructed a home-studio in order to focus on creating his own unique style of original music. The clean, melodic vocals
and thought-provoking lyrics are written and performed by Judy Burris. Many of the songs have a double meaning, so listen closely
and see if you can pick them out.
After the release of their first album "Shadows of the Past" in 2007, Vexing Souls was joined by drummer Chris Voynovich in 2008,
who replaced the drum machines previously used. With the addition of bass guitarist Rob Mounce, the band was complete and
released their second album, "Another Nail in the Coffin" in 2009.
Vexing Souls has performed live in various music venues across Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana. They are currently recording songs
for their third album due for release in 2012.
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Steve Burris - Guitar
Steve has written music and played
guitar for various local bands over
many years. He played all of the
instruments (guitar, keyboards, bass
and drum machines) on the
"Shadows of the Past" cd, as well as
mixing and recording all of the tracks.
His styles include metal, alternative
and industrial. He is currently
creating his own unique flavor of
metal with goth influences for a dark,
heavy mood-setting sound.
Musical influences: Kamelot,
Nightwish, Lacuna Coil, and all great
heavy metal guitarists past and
present.
Steve has written music and played
guitar for various local bands over
many years. He played all of the
instruments (guitar, keyboards, bass
and drum machines) on the
"Shadows of the Past" cd, as well as
mixing and recording all of the tracks.
His styles include metal, alternative
and industrial. He is currently
creating his own unique flavor of
metal with goth influences for a dark,
heavy mood-setting sound.
Musical influences: Kamelot,
Nightwish, Lacuna Coil, and all great
heavy metal guitarists past and
present.
| Judy Burris - Vocals Judy performed backing vocals for the last band Steve was involved with, before the duo decided to start over with their own project. Now she writes the song lyrics and is lead vocalist for Vexing Souls, along with her role as the band's website creator. Her singing style ranges from melodic to a dark folk-goth sound. Musical influences: Cristina Scabbia - Lacuna Coil Annie Lennox - Eurythmics Amy Lee - Evanescence Ann Wilson - Heart |
Chris Voynovich - Drums
Chris started his career as the
drummer in a punk rock band. He
has many years of experience
playing both acoustic and electric
drums as well as some rhythm guitar.
His style can best be described as
progressive hard rock.
He is also a custom jewelry designer
specializing in sterling silver rings
and pendants available on this site
and at our shows.
Musical influences:
U2, Black Sabbath,
Within Temptation, Rush,
and various southern rock bands
Chris started his career as the
drummer in a punk rock band. He
has many years of experience
playing both acoustic and electric
drums as well as some rhythm guitar.
His style can best be described as
progressive hard rock.
He is also a custom jewelry designer
specializing in sterling silver rings
and pendants available on this site
and at our shows.
Musical influences:
U2, Black Sabbath,
Within Temptation, Rush,
and various southern rock bands
| Rob Mounce - Bass Rob was a classically trained guitarist with interests in goth, metal and punk styles. He could play many instruments including cello, keyboard, drums, violin and of course bass guitar. He had studied some jazz and blues, but prefered a dark, heavy groove to his music. His style of playing was a mix of progressive, alternative and gothic. Musical influences: Ozzy Evanescence early Cure Bauhaus Ramones and MXPX |
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| R.I.P. 2011 gone but in our hearts forever |