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From bucolic North Carolina surfaces a hard rock band that has achieved the unthinkable. Curse Your Name (formerly known as Cynder) has begun to realize its dream, and has garnished name recognition the world over. CYN is a 5-piece unit that knows no boundaries when it comes to climbing to the top. Formed in 1998, CYN has overcome trials and tribulations as they slowly climbed the ranks in the local music scene. Their unique and inventive musical style, while dark and melancholy, also has a positive undertone of hope and power hidden within. The world of CYN is brought to life in full, vivid color to the listener through the twin guitar team of J.J. Moore and Brian Ingold; the relentless brain-bashing drum work of Brandon Alford; fretboard-encompassing bass lines delivered by Adam West; and the powerful, multi-faceted vocals of Ryan Camp. This is not a band that relies solely on one type of sound; its all over the radar, ranging from slow and psychotically peaceful melodies to fast-paced and aggressive chaos. Over the last few years, the current line up of CYN has been tearing up regional crowds, and released four self-produced CDs, including the seminal Hide the Light (2003), and Curse Your Name (2008), and have sparked rabid fans worldwide (self-proclaimed CYNners). The biggest event for CYN was their selection to take part in the nationwide band competition presented by Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, MTVs Battle for Ozzfest. The Battle attracted both metal and non-metal fans al