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MANTRA (Band Florida)
MANTRA from sowthwest Florida was started in 2008 by members Josh Gibbs (Grasspatch,Brackish,Lockdown) and Mike Stonebreaker (Clubber Lang,Lockdown). Both members have played in several groups over the years before coming together to form this band. Next up was Heather Gibbs (Brackish) she took the spot of keybordist and has been trained in clasical piano scence the age of five. The next member to join was T.J. Romak (Clone) who has a powerfull singing voice in all styles of metal. After that Mike Stonebreaker brought in Chris Messina (Swamp Gas,Clubber Lang,Anger) on bass. They went through several member changes mostly drummers starting with Rob Sanchez (Ulcer,Brackish) he was in the band from 2008-2009. Next was Jim Gilespy (A Dank Season) and was in the band from 2009-2010. The current and final member to join on drums is David Brumagin (Deal With The Devil) 2010-present. With that, the lineup was set. Over the years they have opend for such bands as Straigh Line Stitch, Hell Within, Bobaflex, Adrift and many more. Touring regionaly they have built a name for themselves throughout Florida. Playing such venues as Germain Arena has helped them grow there fanbase. Mantra is curently signed to indie labael Wrectum Records. They have released one five song demo that is distributed online and at shows. Also have released videos through there website on youtube realeasing four videos at present. They are currently in the studio recording there next effort to be released sometime in 2012. With a video to come shortly after.