Eviscerate the Proletariat, commonly known as simply ETP, is a metal band from the great state of Texas. Having been around for the past few years, the band underwent a lineup change early this year (2012). Caleb Bonnin (drums), Mike Hernandez (bass) and Danny Dontigney (guitar) have always been the backbone of the group, but when 2 former members decided to leave the band due to personal reasons, the trio were left without a 2nd guitarist or a vocalist. Cue the entrance of Tony Ramos (guitar). Known by friends as "2-hands", Tony eagerly jumped on board to partner with Danny as an incredibly dynamic guitar duo. Complimenting Danny's precise guitar work, Tony lent his blazing fast fretwork to the music and thus the guitars were whole again. The last spot to be filled was the vocalist position. After countless tryouts with what drummer Caleb Bonnin described as "one of the hardest decisions the band has ever had to make", Brett Sticker was selected to front the band. Mixing a menacing midrange roar with clean vocals, an interesting new sound was created to what ETP previously was. Thus, ETP was whole again. Not wanting to corner themselves into one specific facet of metal music, words commonly used to describe the sound that these 5 musicians make are "fast, aggressive, and brutal with a melodic edge". " We don't want to tie ourselves down into one genre of music and have people expect us to make that same style on every record" says Danny D (guitar). Bonnin produces chest thumping percussion in what is a flurry of double bass patterns, complimented with intricate fills. Danny and Tony mesh to provide tag-team guitar duties filled with ear pounding riffs and shred work. Mike lends a thick and heavy bass line to keep the string work composed and in sync, and Brett tops it off with a guttural, rage-filled scream mixed with melodic singing. With an air-tight, intense live show, ETP is helping grow the Beaumont Metal Scene. "I just feel privileged to be a part of a music community that truly enjoys the music and all of the bands that put in a tremendous amount of hard work to entertain people and put on great shows with awesome musicianship." says Brett (vocals). For more on the band, be sure to check in regularly and send the band a message!