Sean Kevin Chad Kirk
Description
Monument is a metal band from Oklahoma City. Blending intense metal, haunting doom, progressive hooks and catchy grooves, Monument can entertain all extremists and fans of heavy music. The band has opened for national touring acts and plays all over mid-western United States. Monument has released three independent albums. The E.P. "Dust" which was released in August 1995, "Resting Place" which was released in January 1999 and "The Millennial Death of God" which was released in November 2000.
History
Oklahoma City's Monument was formed in 1993 by Chad/bass, Sean/guitar and Kevin/drums. In March 1995, the band recorded their first demo entitled "Dust" with vocalist Jim Davis and guitarist Parker Brown. Having a progressive feel the album contains 6 songs (32 minutes) and continues to receive good reviews and comments. Parker Brown left the band in late 1995 and in 1996, Jim Davis moved away from Oklahoma City and was replaced by Chad's brother Kirk. In August 1998, The band recorded their first full-length album entitled "Resting Place". The CD contains 10 tracks + 1 hidden and is 59 minutes in length. "Resting Place" has been featured and reviewed by major magazines, webzines and music critics all over the world and is distributed by several different outlets in the USA, Europe and Australia.
In November 2000, Monument released their much-anticipated third album "The Millennial Death of God". The CD contains 10 tracks (46 minutes) including a cover of Overkill's "Spiritual Void" and is the band's most ambitious album to date.
In July 2002, Monument performed at the 16th annual Milwaukee Metalfest.
Monument is currently writing material for their next release and playing shows both locally and regionally.
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