"We are just a band that writes music which people happen to like", says guitarist Scott Zschomler. Odd Project originally formed in 2000 and has recorded a few demos which caught the eye of many in the record industry resulting in a multi-album deal with Indianola Records. With their new chance to shine, Odd Project jumped into Zing Studio's (Killswitch Engage, From Autumn to Ashes, The Agony Scene) and recorded "The Second Hand Stopped" in just less than 2 weeks. With their new release now out, they toured for over a month and a half and managed to win a spot on the main stage at Hellfest 2004. The buzz has been selling albums out all over the United States; Odd Project has now made a name for themselves in the music industry. It is no wonder they were voted the "#1 Metal Band" on MP3.com, not by the fans, but by MP3.com themselves. The power of their live performance, the showmanship, and their clear musical talent are some of the reasons Odd Project is able to SELLOUT clubs such as CHAIN REACTION (Anaheim, CA), one of the most competitive and "Industry Exposed" venues in Orange County, and THE GLASSHOUSE (Pomona, CA). Playing with National acts such as Avenged Sevenfold, Atreyu, Killswitch Engage, and Norma Jean, and being in recent magazines such as Alternative Press, Metal Hammer, Revolver, and Amp has given Odd Project the utmost exposure and drive to become the next most talked about band in 2005. Their music is aimed towards combining a punch in your face sound with uplifting melodies to create an aggressive, yet emotional feel. "The Phone is Such a Blunt Object" showcases a few of the diverse styles that Odd Project has in their arsenal. With the blistering screams right from the get go, the emotionally driven melodic singing, the metal crushing riffs and a southern rock breakdown for comfort, these guys prove that they are nothing typical. "Not one person in the band writes all the material", states Greg. "We all listen to different music; that's where our diversity stems from." On a softer note, tracks like "The Wanderer" and "Love" express the complete opposite with an orchestral feel and guitar work similar to all the classics, it is just another representation of just how amazingly talented these guys are. Look for them to be in a town near you and pick up their new album today!