At the Mercy of Inspiration
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Defunct | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Toronto , Canada |
| Products | Heavy metal music |
At the Mercy of Inspiration was a heavy metal ensemble originating from Toronto.
History
The band was created in 2000 by bassist Tom Piraino, drummer Jett Janczak, vocalist Andre Zadorozny, and guitarists Greg Gallagher and Scott Middleton, quickly making a mark in the local scene. Piraino brought experience from previous involvement with Left Behind, SeventyEightDays, Dropping Bombs, and Funerary. On December 27, 2000, they produced a demo cassette featuring two tracks titled Twolovesongsfortheroad, followed by another two-track demo called The Fatality of Beauty on May 11, 2001.
Following the exit of Gallagher and Piraino—who went on to join Cursed—the lineup was refreshed with bassist Terry Clemente and guitarist Jesse O'Hara. Clemente was eventually succeeded by Mario Bozza. In 2002, the group issued a seven-track EP entitled A Perfect Way to Kill an Evening.
They embarked on extensive tours across Ontario and Quebec, performing alongside bands such as The End and A Day and a Deathwish. Their touring circuit expanded to eastern Canada where they shared stages with Alexisonfire, Hollow, and Jersey. In 2004, Mario Bozza was replaced by Chuck Leach, formerly of Jude the Obscure. That same year saw the release of their four-track EP Gone Are the Days.
The band ceased activities in late 2004. Afterward, Scott Middleton established Cancer Bats, Chuck Leach became part of The Artist Life, and Jesse O'Hara contributed to Sun Satellite.
Releases
- 2000: Twolovesongsfortheroad (two-song demo cassette)
- 2001: The Fatality of Beauty (two-song demo cassette)
- 2002: A Perfect Way to Kill an Evening (EP)
- 2004: Gone Are the Days (EP)
External links
- At the Mercy of Inspiration on Myspace
- At the Mercy of Inspiration on Encyclopaedia Metallum
- At the Mercy of Inspiration on Last FM