Anti-m Retro-Techno-Electronic-Symphonic-Goth

Anti-m was formed by Mark Rumer, John (Wedge) Wardlow and Ruston Slager in Santa Barbara, CA.  Portland Oregon guitarist and college friend, Steve (Salty) Weber, was brought in during the final stages of the recording of the bands first album, NO WAVES IN HELL, to play the bulk of the guitars.  The CD was a concept album with a surfing theme and several music videos were made to go along with the music.  This caught the eye of surfing film maker Jimi Berlin who started using songs from Anit-M projects in his films.

During the writing stages of DAMAGE (released in 2008), founding Anti-M member John (Wedge) wardlaw had been listening to metal bands like Disturbed and Godsmack when he discovered a new genre of female fronted goth rock bands (The Gathering, Lacuna Coil, Within Temptation, Evanescence). Wedge and Ruston (Slager) then asked Barbara Moseley, who had been a guest vocalist on the influenced Positive Negative, to join the band and take on the bulk of the lead vocals. Jon Moseley was also asked to join the band on guitars and Derek Poultney on Drums. The result was a mix of styles and influences that created a truly unique sounding album (as compiled from the bands website).

For more info:  http://www.anti-m.com/