EMPIRED are a 5 piece punk / post punk/ alternative band from southern california.
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Formed in may 2023 by:
 Jai Hansel (bass/vox)
Danny Baeza (drums)
Bruce Zebal (guitar/vox)
Cam Mosavian (guitar/vox)
Ben Harrison (keys/vox)
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the band found themselves in the studio immediately after their formation with Paul miner (buzzbomb studios) and tracked 5 songs that they released as singles throughout 2023. The full length album "Finding calm in the chaos" was released in January of 2024. Their album release show was mc'd by none other than Kevin smith. They have shot multiple videos with their friend and acclaimed filmer josh roush (wrong reasons). Empired's sound is an eclectic mix of alt rock, punk, post-punk, and hardcore. Their diverse musical talent gives them range and neutrality for anyone that hears them and leaving a melodic hook in your head for days on end. You can catch Empired playing shows up and down the western coast when they are on tour. 
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