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The Waking Eyes is a rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba and Steinbach, Manitoba. Its current members are Rusty Matyas, Matt Peters, Steve Senkiw and Joey Penner. The band formed after the break-up of two other Manitoba bands, The Pets from Steinbach, and Novillero from Winnipeg. In 2005 the group was nominated for a Juno Award for New Group of the Year but lost to Alexisonfire. .

In an effort to promote the conscious exploration of self, WAKING speaks to the hearts and minds of its audiences through aggressive hard rock riffs, dynamic musical composition, and a strong melodic sense. Though their sound can be compared to modern rock greats such as A Perfect Circle and Staind, the band’s sound is unique and speaks to audiences who crave moving and intelligent music. Drawing influences and inspiration from great bands like U2, Smashing Pumpkins, and Depeche Mode, Waking has created a distinct sound that is uniquely their own. Formed in 2000 by guitarist J.P. and lead vocalist Perf,...

Alex Downs - Vocals Jesse Girardi - Guitar Kevin Kerr - Drums Paul Williams- Bass Along the I-17 amidst the old warehouse district of central Phoenix you will find Awaking the Fallen, the Phoenix based four piece dedicated to bringing back the beauty of simplicity with their dominating sound and intense live performances that are second to none. From the blood curdling screams of songs like "The Human Race" and "Heart Break” to the bone chilling melodies of "Lethal Dose of Suicide" and “Delirium” they have a set list as diverse as the city that brought them to life. Hard...