Anaphase
Anaphase is a heavy metal project created, written, and recorded by Greg Thompson (myself), with help from contributing artists I met along the way. I composed all of the music, played all guitars, and programmed all drums. Justin Wehrell (JWOW) "Jenny" co-wrote and played all of the bass parts. Midnight Sun was written by myself, and performed by James Gardner.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
It was just me working to create music I wanted to hear, then I met Justin and we've been collaborating ever since.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Played live a few times. tough to keep a band together with full time life requiring everyone's attention.
Your musical influences
People or bands that have influenced us are too many to list but- JS bach, Mozart, Chopin, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Gustav Holst, Death Angel, SRV, BB King, Jon Sykes, Jake E. Lee, Metallica, Scriabin, Liszt, Paganini, Van Halen, Rush, Yes, Cacophony, Slayer, Pantera, Testament, Anthrax, Queensryche, Megadeth, Marty Friedman, Derek Sherinian, Zaak Wylde, Evergrey, Soilwork, In Flames, Arch Enemy, Heart, Yngwie Malmsteen, Dream Theater, Nightwish, Symphony X, Eric Johnston, all kinds of pop music, etc. For this project, I was trying to mix some of the compositional techniques of 18th and 19th century symphonic and piano music with modern heavy metal.
What equipment do you use?
Mesa Boogie Triaxis preamp
Mesa Boogie Simul-class 2:90 power amp
Line 6 POD Head
TC electronic G major
BBE 362 Sonic Maximizer
Mesa Boogie Rectifier speaker Cabinets
Charvel 750XL Guitar
Seagull and Takamine steel string acoustic guitars
James' nylon string guitar on Midnight Sun
The rented nylon string guitar on Sightings
Mission Engineering EP-1 pedal
Anything else?
Check out Justin's other best music project,
Antlerbag- https://antlerbag.bandcamp.com/releases
