Instead of merely imitating the latest trends for commercial appeal, Downfall creates the kind of metal they want to hear, while scrapping the idea of a traditional metal image altogether. Downfall has a very rhythmic, yet intensely chaotic sound, which is incapable of direct comparison. What Downfall creates is inspired by a variety of genres, and this appreciation of multiple styles plays a big part in many aspects of their sound. Focusing more on the quality of their work, and the genuineness of their music, Downfall believes that the music should always speak for itself, and theirs truly speaks volumes.

Formed in the winter of 2005, somewhere in College Park, Maryland, guitarist Peter Lyerly and drummer Steve Evans met at a Halloween party and found a common interest in playing metal. The duo began writing songs, and not long after, decided to enter the studio to record a demo. They then hired bassist Aaron Page and vocalist Alex Osipowicz to perform with them on the recording.

In the winter of 2006, Downfall produced and released their first recording “Luctor et Emergo”, with local area producer Keny Ruyter. In 2007, after completion of their EP, the duo, along with Aaron and Alex, began playing local shows, and found themselves becoming well received by their audience. The band quickly gained popularity, and started opening shows in the area for national acts like God Forbid, Napalm Death, Dying Fetus, and Nile.

One year later, Downfall entered the studio again along side with Keny Ruyter to record their debut full-length album “By Any Means”. During the one year production, the band continued to play shows around the area to help support the release of the album.

At the height of 2009, just after the release of By Any means, the members of Downfall decided to put the project on an indefinite hiatus in pursuit of their own individual musical projects while simultaneously promoting and distributing their music throughout the United States.

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