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. The band was formed in 2008 and have since released two albums and have opened for many bands including

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. The band is also notable for the lead singer's voice, which is similar to

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. The band has appeared in the program ''

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''. The band released its debut album, entitled ''20 Years in Hell''. In 2014, the band released its second album, entitled ''Be Careful What You Wish For''.

Band members

;Current members * Aug (Anthony Agostine) – vocals * Rich Tanis – bass, backing vocals * Tommy Shauger – lead guitar, vocals * Russ LaMater – drums, percussion

Discography

* ''20 Years In Hell'' (2011) * ''Be Careful What You Wish For'' (2014)

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Aug 2008 establishments in New Jersey American hard rock musical groups Heavy metal musical groups from New Jersey Musical groups established in 2008