With an explosive sound and powerful performances, San Francisco's DRIST has crushed eardrums and won over fans across the country since the band began in San Mateo, California during the summer of 1997. Quickly rising above the circuit with stellar energy and an undying commitment to providing the sickest alternative Metal with visceral Punk energy... It all begins with TYSON YEN. The voice of DRIST and backbone of the band. Garageband.com's Highest rated All-Time Hard Rock Male Vocalist. Guitarist MARCUS HENDERSON's skills have earned him major endorsements from the likes of MESA/BOOGIE, MORLEY, MARSHALL, and is clearly distinguishing himself as a unique force among the new breed of guitar heroes. Bassist DAVE PEARL combines Power and Presence while holding down the low end like a cement truck running over a subwoofer. KYLE FREEZE doesn't so much play drums as he does attack them. His precision and vibe propels DRIST to Stardom, and rounds out an unbelievable collection of four extremely talented individuals. DRIST annihilates the stage with a whirlwind force that resonates the heart and ears long after they've stopped playing. Stunning performances on the VAN'S WARPED TOUR AND BOARDSTOCK and Legendary shows with PENNYWISE, BLOODHOUND GANG, SEETHER, TOMMY LEE, and dozens of other national and high profile acts has solidified Drist as one of the Bay area's most exciting bands to break in long time. 2002 marked another in a series of pivotal moments in the band as they sign with the Sound Management firm,(Smashmouth,T.A.T.U.) and then to Spunout Records(headed by Steve Harwell) later that year. 2003 saw the release of the Bands full length debut, "Bitter Halo" in which super-producer Ulrich Wylde(DEFTONES, ROB ZOMBIE, INCUBUS) was quoted as saying "(Drist)is becoming my favorite band in a long, long time!" Various tracks from Bitter Halo are in rotation on MTV'S REAL WORLD/ROAD RULES, along with performances in BUDWEISER TRUE MUSIC commercials and radio spots. Two songs were also chosen for the SOUNDTRACK MAJOR MOTION PICTURE "INHABITED" Starring Malcom Mcdowell, and Meghan Gallagher. 2004 has been an amazing year for the band! Many incredible shows including headlining the Alaska Rockfest, along with terrific local support has helped earn the band a rabid following. DRIST was later spotlighted as the free dowload of the week on itunes.com in mid november, the track debuted at number 2 on the AOL MUSIC CHARTS for most downloaded songs with "PUSH ME OFF" edging acts like U2 and Linkin Park. With increased radio adds and a huge internet following, The anticipated second album due Spring of '06 will break DRIST wide open not only nationally but globally. The guys were also featured in Fortune magazine in May of this year, and have joined up with Jagermeister as a new sponsor. Drist's website www.drist.com celebrated it's ONE MILLIONTH visitor this summer so check it for tour dates, merch or random free flare. BRAND NEW FULL-LENGTH ALBUM ORCHIDS & AMMUNITION AVAILABLE EARLY 2006, LOOK FOR OUR SONG DECONTROL ON THE UPCOMING PS2 VIDEO GAME "GUITAR HERO" IN NOVEMBER!