In May of 2002, Tim Zlinsky (vocals), Tyler Solnosky (drums), Justin Blakey (bass), Brandon Collins (guitar) and Austin Floyd (guitar) formedwhat is now The Classic Struggle. Spawning from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the band set out to let everyone know who they were andwhat they were about by touring constantly throughout the east coast and Midwest with bands like Escape Grace, My Bitter End, and TheOdd Project. In late 2003, Austin Floyd parted ways in return adding Jason Shuping on guitar. Shortly after, the band got signed toIronclad/Metal Blade Records, run by Unearth frontman Trevor Phipps and released their debut album, Feel Like Hell in August of 2005. In2006, Shuping left the band and they got Chris Grant, a long time friend and fanof the band. Since then, they have written their sophomore effort Bring Back theGlory due out in August of 2008. Throughout the years, The Classic Struggle havebeen through thick and thin, making sacrifices and living up to their band name.The Classic Struggle is known for their energetic live performances and their“heavy as hell” reputation all around the United States. Having shared the stagewith Every Time I Die, Unearth, Soilent Green, Malevolent Creation, Lamb of God,Fear Factory, Meshuggah, Ministry and many more, their mixture of Europeanthrash, metal and hardcore has caught the eyes of many throughout the countryand with their 2005 release Feel Like Hell out and Bring Back the Glory hittingstores in the fall, the rest of the metal world will see what this metal onslaught willhave to offer.
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