Janus (American band)

Not to be confused with German musical project Janus, or the original rock band "Janus" from the Eastern Shore of VA, which was formed in 1994
Janus
Origin Chicago, United States
Genres Alternative metal
Years active 1998–present
Labels REALID Records
Associated acts Relative Ash, Shades of Fiction
Website www.janusmusic.com
Members
David Scotney
Johnny Salazar
Alan Quitman
Mike Tyranski
Past members
Shawn Harrity
Dan Thomey
Richie "Dickie" Betts

Janus is an American Alternative metal band based in Chicago. They formed around 1998 and are signed to REALID/ILG Records. They have released 3 studio albums, Influx (1998), Armor (2004), Red Right Return (2008). They mix alternative metal with non-traditional rock instruments, such as auxiliary percussion, and electronic sounds.[1] The band has gained popularity on rock radio stations across the U.S. due to their single "Eyesore," and has toured with such bands as All That Remains, Breaking Benjamin, Chevelle, Sevendust, and Sick Puppies.[2] The band is known for wearing custom made red and black 1920's Russian-inspired militaristic uniforms both on stage, and in their music video for Eyesore.

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Formation

Janus formed in 1998 and that same year released Influx, a 12 track CD issued through Mirror Records with a sound similar to The Smashing Pumpkins, Tool, and Soundgarden. In 2004 Janus released their second album, titled Armor containing 9 tracks of a more modern Alternative Metal sound. In 2006 Janus released a 5 track demo that contained songs they would later re-record and feature on their 2008 release Red Right Return. 5 songs were recorded for this demo: If I Were You, Your Arms, The Nerve, Skin Deep, and 100 Years. In 2007, director Noah Shulman shot a music video for their demo version of "If I Were You" in an ink factory in Chicago, Illinois in support of their third upcoming album, Red Right Return, which was released in 2008 through Level It Records/Glass Bottom Boat Music. A new drummer Johnny Salazar completed the band's line-up in 2007. He was in Shades of Fiction as their drummer from 2003 until the summer of 2007. He was also the drummer for the band Relative Ash from 1996 until 2002. Signed to a new label (REALID/ILG Records), Janus re-released Red Right Return in 2009, and shot another music video with Noah Shulman for their single "Eyesore."

Discography

Singles

Year Song US
Main
US
Rock
Album
2009 "Eyesore" 17 31 Red Right Return
2010 "If I Were You"

Music Videos

Eyesore, Red Right Return (2009) Directed/Edited By: Noah Shulman (for Sleepless City Productions)

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