User:Catschwambach/xitlyt

The unique, full of energy, original, open-minded style of XIT LYT will strike you from the very first note. An American rock band from Orlando, Florida that is topical & original, XIT LYT combines influences from Metal, rock, Hard Rock, Speed Metal, and more in a style all their own. With tempo changes, hard-hitting solos, striking vocals, & an amazing stage presence, XIT LYT encompasses everything a great Metal band of today should be.

Band history
[[File:IvanVargasXitLyt.jpg|thumb|left|125px| Ivan performs with XIT LYT at the AKA Lounge in October 2008 Photo courtesy CatWard Productions

]]XIT LYT started in May 2006 with Ivan (guitar, lead vocals) and JR (drums). They played without a bass player for nearly 6 months, trying to focus on composition.

In November 2006, Gabriel (bass) joined the band after hearing Ivan and JR practicing in a local band rehearsal space. He saw this as a big opportunity since he had been looking for a good metal band for months. The style of XIT LYT quickly got his attention.

[[File:JoseRuizXITLYTOctober2008.jpg|thumb|right|125px| José with XIT LYT at the AKA Lounge in October 2008 Photo courtesy CatWard Productions

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Since that day, the trio started working on the band like a full time job, and have been loving every hard working minute. The main goal of the band is to take this hobby that has become a passion and let it explode in shows & professional recordings.

Origins
With strong influences from rock band Metallica, the band's name XIT LYT draws from the epic song Enter Sandman with a deeper meaning referring to the darkness or 'evil' seen in much of today's world.

[[File:GabrielGillXITLYT2008.jpg|thumb|left|125px| Gabriel with XIT LYT at the AKA Lounge in October 2008 Photo courtesy CatWard Productions

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Band members

 * Ivan Vargas (Vocals/Guitar)
 * Gabriel Gill (Bass)
 * José Ruiz (Drums)

Silent Destruction (in production)
Track listing