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Artist
Outworld
12+ albums
Progressive metalPower metalheavy metalprogressive power metalspeed metal
about
There are two different artists that are called 'Outworld'. 1. Outworld is a progressive metal band that was formed in 1997 by Rusty Cooley. Musically they can be described as progressive, groove and melodic metal. With influences ranging from neoclassical and progressive metal heroes such as Yngwie Malmsteen, Symphony X and Dream Theater, to modern day hard edged bands such as Pantera and Meshuggah. Outworld is one of the few bands in the metal genre, that is not afraid to groove and try out new things, hence forming a stand alone image. Outworld not only take their music seriously, but also spend as much time on lyrics and subject matter to grab the interest of many. Outworld was originally an idea of guitarist Rusty Cooleys. Soon afterwards he asked keyboardist Bobby Williamson and drummer Darren Davis (later replaced by Matt Smith) to join the band - and began composing their own material. Vocalist Kelly Sundown Carpenter used to sing in a band with Rusty back in the mid-nineties, and when he and Rusty met up again, energy started pulsating. In January 2003, Rusty released his self titled debut instrumental CD through Lion Music. The CD got really great reviews, as it showcases Rusty as one of the few of today's young guitarists capable of combining shredding technicality with a flow of melodies. The members from Outworld took part in the albums two bonus tracks, which had vocals on them. 2003 also saw Outworld being temporarily enforced by ex-Cea Serin bassist S
