Orlando based MEKA NISM unleashing their new EP “The War Inside” on May 10th

The Cambridge English Dictionary defines mechanism as ‘a mechanical contrivance; structure of a machine.’ Well, that dictionary will soon need a new entry which reads ‘Meka Nism: totally uncontrived, a new structure of metal music’.Originally formed in 2006 under the steampunk-sounding name of Meka Nism and the Rusty Years; the band, now known as the more streamlined Meka Nism, has mutated into the awesome future-forming metallic behemoth it is now.Featuring a band firing on all cylinders and the most charismatic front-woman, Meka Nism have supported legends like Mastodon, Gojira, The Offspring, Limp Bizkit, Otep and In Flames. The very diversity of their support slots speaks volumes for Meka Nism, they are a true 21st century band, building new edifices on what has come before.

Inspired by Metallica, Joan Jett, Iron Maiden, Slayer, Ghost, guitarist Bobby Keller describes Meka Nism’s sound as “powerful, metallic, aggressive ,melodic, and in your face.”

Bobby explains the meaning of the band’s name. “Meka Nism means a well-oiled metal machine with great power! With all of the elements, the band members combine, we make one machine.”

Bobby can’t wait for Meka Nism’s fans to hear their new EP. “The musical element is superior to any thing we’ve done before. We are ready to take the world by storm. We know we have something special and are at the forefront of something new in metal. Our lyrics come from a lot of spiritual influences, Meka studies shamanism and takes a very specific healing approach to all her lyrics.”

Meka Nism, live, emit “pure power and energy. We are a LIVE band, hands down. Our shows are packed and we thrive off the energy of our audiences. We take it and punch it right back to them. There is no let up. You can expect your neck to hurt a lot after our shows.”

Release Date: May 10, 2018
Label: Self-Release
EP Title: The War Inside

Track Listing:
1. The War Inside (4:49)
2. These Years of Silent Screams (3:32)
3. Trailblazer (4:32)
4. Arrows of Alchemy (5:22)
5. Black Sky (4:03)
EP Length: 22:20

EP Credits:
All songs performed by: Meka Nism
All songs written by: M. Strier, R. Keller, J. Adkisson, J. Lane
Produced by: Lasse Lammert, LSD Studios – Lubeck, Germany
Mixed by: Lasse Lammert
Mastered by: Lasse Lammert
Album Artwork by: Bobby Keller

EP and Live Band Line Up:
– Ms. Meka (Vocals)
– Bobby Keller (Guitar)
– Chris Lane (Drums)
– Jarret Robinson (Bass)
– Jay Adkisson (Keys)

Discography:
2018 – The War Inside – (single)
2016 – Live From the Machine Shop (Live CD)
2015 – The Shift – EP
2013 – The Dance at the End of the World – EP

Shared Stage with:
Mastodon, Gojira, Sevendust, Nonpoint, Trapt, Avatar, Otep, Offspring, Upon a Burning Body, Evanescence, Hellyeah, Sick Puppies

Tours and Festivals:
2017 – 101.1 WJRR’s Earthday Birthday – Orlando, FL
2016 – 3rd Annual Kink Festival – Orlando, FL
2016 – Avatar Tour – East Coast, Midwest USA
2016 – SXSW – Austin, TX
2015 – Trapt Tour – East Coast and Mid West USA
2015 – Otep Tour – TX
2015 – Texas Showdown Festival – El Paso, TX
2014 – 1st Annual Kink Festival – Orlando, FL

Corporate sponsors / artist endorsements:
ESP Guitars, EMG Pickups, Klotz Cables, Richter Straps, Kemper Amps, JH Audio, Coldcock Whiskey, SIT Strings, Intune Guitar Picks, Graphtech Guitar Labs

Meka Nism is:
Meka – Vocals
Bobby Keller – Lead Guitar
Jarret Robinson – Bass
Chris Lane – Drums
Jay Adkisson – Keys

Quick Facts:
– Played Breeding Festival in Flensburg, Germany in 2017.
– Opened Main Stage for WJRR’s Earthday Birthday 24 in April 2017.
– Headlined Local Stage at 3rd Annual Kink Music Festival.
– Ranked 2016 Orlando’s #1 Metal Band – Orlando Weekly
– Toured with Avatar in 2016
– Toured with Trapt and Otep in 2015.
– EP “The Shift” Named One of Top 34 Albums of 2015 – Unrated Entertainment Magazine.
– Single “From Out of Nowhere” Selected to Best of 2015 List -From the Depths Entertainment

(Bio written by Steve Earles)

http://www.meka-nism.com/
http://www.facebook.com/mekanismband
http://mekanismband.bandcamp.com/