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Breathing Theory is an American Hard rock band formed in Merritt Island, Florida in 2008. The band originally consisted of Cory Britt on vocals and guitar, Seth Messer on bass, and Weston Waters on drums. In 2009 the band began writing and recording songs for their debut album and in 2010 the band adopted their current name "Breathing Theory". The band added Thomas Guthrie on rhythm guitar and released their debut album "Parasite" in 2011. In 2012 they added Charles Latham on drums to round out the band and allow Weston Waters to switch to lead guitar. They are currently signed by KEG Management.

They bring a fusion of metal, pop, rock, and industrial as well as an outrageous stage performance made famous by KISS, Motley Crue, and W.A.S.P.. The band has a strong following in the LA area, but that has recently spread with the conclusion of a four month tour across the US with Breathing Theory. The band is also gaining attention through a national radio campaign as well being featured on Music Choice's Rock station with their hit single SKINMASK (Day After Day). The band is known for their face paint worn on stage which is a cross between Japanese Anime and Zulu tribesmen. The band's greatest influences are Rammstein, Marilyn Manson, Velvet Revolver, Slayer, Avenged Sevenfold, In Flames, and Metallica.

Formation
SKINMASK formed in 2009 as the brainchild of bassist Christophe Liglet drawing inspiration from Marvel Comics and cartoons. Joining Christophe to form SKINMASK are Andre Lazaro, Fossface, Mike Trenholm, and Jimmy Wooten. The band recorded their first self-titled studio EP in 2011 which featured hit single SKINMASK (Day After Day). Since their formation they have played at several notable venues is California such as Whiskey A Go Go, The Viper Room, The Good Hurt Nightclub, and the House of Blues.

Members

 * Current
 * Cory Britt: vocals (2008–present)
 * Weston Waters: vocals, lead guitar (2008–present)
 * Seth Messer: bass (2008–present)
 * Thomas Guthrie: rhythm guitar (2011–present)
 * Charles Latham: drums (2012–present)