IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION

Imminent Sonic Destruction biography
IMMININENT SONIC DESTRUCTION is the brainchild of Detroit-based guitarist, vocalist and metal innovator Tony Piccoli. They were intially formed as MELLOTRÖN. Influenced by the raw power of bands such as STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, MESHUGGAH and PANTERA, as well as the disciplined complexities of progressive groups like DREAM THEATER and GENESIS, Piccoli set out to change the face of metal. After playing in several bands while living in Arizona in the 90's, Tony moved back to Detroit where he began writing compositions that would become the blueprint for MELLOTRÖN's sound. After years of writing the music and working on perfecting the sound, Piccoli hooked up with local musicians to record two demo discs titled "The Umlaut Speaks" and "The Umlaut Doth Spake."

In 2007, MELLOTRÖN found a proper line-up for live shows bringing in former TILES drummer Pat DeLeon, Bryan Paxton (bass), Pete Hopersberger (keyboards, vocals) and Scott Thompson (guitars, vocals). In November of 2008, MELLOTRÖN have recorded and released an EP "And Go" on F**king Certified Records and is available on CDBaby.com.

After changing their name in 2011 to IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION, they self-released their debut album ''Recurring Themes'' in 2012.

Biography updated by aapatsos