Psyopus
United States · formed 2002 · last active 2009
Psyopus was an American mathcore band from Rochester, New York, formed in 2002 and led by guitarist Christopher "Arpmandude" Arp, the only constant member throughout its history. Known for Arp's unorthodox, extremely technical guitar work, the band fused controlled noise, jazz influences and abrupt melodic precision across dark thematic material. They released three studio albums: Ideas of Reference (2004), Our Puzzling Encounters Considered (2007) and Odd Senses (2009), the latter two through Black Market Activities / Metal Blade Records. The group went on hiatus in 2010 and briefly reunited in 2012.
SCORE PROFILE
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MEMBERS
- Christopher Arpguitar
- Adam Frappollilead vocals
- Fred DeCostebass
- Jason Bauersdrums, percussion· also in Behold... The Arctopus
- Brian Woodruffvocals
- Mike Hornbass
CONNECTIONS
- Behold... The Arctopuspath →
Jason Bauers in both — drums in Behold... The Arctopus, drums, percussion in Psyopus. source ↗
- Fawn Limbspath →
Drummer Lee Fisher played drums/percussion in Psyopus from 2004 to 2005 before co-founding Fawn Limbs. source ↗
- Behold... The Arctopuspath →
Shared label roster: Black Market Activities, per MusicBrainz. source ↗
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