User:AsylumTheBand

Asylum started out as "Amplified Enslavement" in 2006. The original line-up was Caleb Warnock on drums and vocals, Zach Vanbibber on rhythm guitar, Dustin Thompson on lead guitar, and Chris Thompson on bass.

In mid-2007 the band changed their name officially to "Asylum." After several shows, Caleb quit the band to do his own projects and was replaced by Cole Blagg (drums). However, Cole quit in late 2008. Asylum, as of right now, does not have a drummer. They found Steven Entler in early 2009 for vocals, but they are still without a drummer. They are expecting to have their first album released on iTunes on July 15th, 2009. The title of the album is also their band name.

2006
In 2006 Amplified Enslavement was born in the small town of South Shore, KY. The band officially started playing shows in the month of September. Dustin Thompson with six months of experience played primarily heavy metal with influences of Randy Rhodes, Angus Young, Zakk Wylde, and "Dimebag" Darrell. He got his brother, Chris to start playing bass in the month of July. Caleb and Zach, with seven years of expierence apart, to join in early August. They played one to two shows that year with the first at Greenup County High School.

2007
2007 was the year in which their slightly troublesome times would begin. The Greenup County High School's annual Talent Show was ruined due to unpreparedness. Though on July 15th (Dustin's birthday), they played at Tracy Park in Portsmouth, OH. In the month of September, Asylum played at the High School's "Battle of the Bands."

2008
Asylum participated in Greenup's Talent Show. Caleb Warnock left the band during the summer months. He was quickly replaced with Cole Blagg. Asylum participated once again in Greenup's "Battle of the Bands" when Asylum shown a major change in the genre of music they originally played. Chris "Tots" Miller was the guest singer for their portion of the show. Cole left the band during the months of winter.

Current
Currently, Chris, Dustin, Zach, and on lead vocals, Steven Entler, are working on their first album titled, "Asylum." It is expected to be on iTunes in July.