Neurosis

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Neurosis is a highly influential experimental progressive sludge metal band, based out of Oakland, California. Neurosis' unique sound draws from influences ranging from hardcore punk and doom metal to dark ambient, industrial, and tribal music as well as incorporates elements of indie, folk music and crust punk.

Neurosis is highly regarded as one of the pioneers of the post-metal genre.

In late 1985, Scott Kelly and Dave Edwardson, both ex-Violent Coercion, along with Jason Roeder, founded Neurosis  as a hardcore outfit and it has gradually progressed through a variety of styles, arriving at a unique and profound mixture of heavy metal and acoustic, minimalistic ambience which has proved influential on the doom metal scene.

Although Neurosis has been lumped into the hardcore punk genre, probably because of their previous style on their first two releases, Neurosis has steadily evolved into a musical whirlwind of what one may refer to as an apocalyptic folk sound.

Neurosis's sound is on occasion reminiscent of the more experimental work of Swans and Pink Floyd. Mostly what remains of their hardcore punk influence in their current style is Kelly and Steve Von Till's vocal styles though heavy metal singing techniques are utilized with them.

Neurosis constant evolution has no doubt alienated a good many of their original fanbase, though by the same token Neurosis has garnered acclaim from critics as well as new listeners.

Neurosis were one of the first bands to feature custom made projected visuals as an integral part of their live performances. From 1990 to 1993 Adam G. Kendall was recruited to create the visuals and perform live with Neurosis. Following his departure from touring, Pete Inc. took over the job, although Kendall continued to contribute visuals for Neurosis until as late as 1997. Kendall also shot the footage for the Locust Star video.

Often highly experimental and psychedelic in nature, the visuals have added to the reputation of Neurosis' intense live experiences. Some of these visuals can be sampled on the enhanced portion of the Sovereign mini album and on the A Sun That Never Sets DVD video release.

Neurosis pioneering use of integrated synchronized visuals garnered acclaim and likely influenced bands such as Tool, who also tour with extensive visual accompaniment.

Additionally, Neurosis have founded their own independent record label, Neurot Recordings, which, in addition to releasing material from Neurosis and its associated projects, has since become home to several up-and-coming innovative musical acts.

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