Mike Watahovich (vocals/guitar) mike_w@shinedhq.com John Lonczynski (drums) john@shinedhq.com Elliott Weiss (bass) elliott@shinedhq.com Michael Rivera (guitar) michael_r@shinedhq.com Formed in early 2000 by founding members Mike Watahovich (vocals/guitar) and John Lonczynski (drums). The effort was put forth to break the bounds of musical creativity. Through a year of constant writing and auditions, Shined was soon rounded out by new comers Elliott Weiss (bass) and Doug Horn (guitar). Described as a bludgeoning wall of sound, Shined progressively destroyed countless venues while winning over new fans with their patented breed of brutality. By early 2003, Shined was ready for a change, enter new guitarist Michael Rivera completing the Shined family. With the vision now fulfilled, Shined is set to create a sonic mixture of sound, new and old in a genre defying style all their own. With sights set on future domination, Shined continue with their take no prisoners approach and non-conformist ways welcoming the masses. ENTER THE NEW BRUTALITY...