Angelo Torres
Lead Vocals/Keys
Originally from NY/NJ, Angelo was greatly influenced by the local band scene in his youth and vocalists Mark Tornillo (Accept & TT-Quick) & Russell Arcara (Prophet & Edgar Cayce) who were the best in the area.
Following those bands lead him to frequent visits of L'Amour, "the Rock Capital of Brooklyn", where the 80's metal scene exploded.
Inspired by this, Angelo began performing in the NY/NJ club circuit for over 20 years before moving to the Midwest in 2012.
He has entertained large crowds at such legendary clubs as the Stone Pony, the Tradewinds, and Birch Hill.
His influences are Rob Halford, Ronnie James Dio, Bruce Dickinson, Chris Cornell, Freddie Mercury, Paul Rodgers, Klaus Meine, Geoff Tate, Ian Gillan, Steve Walsh, Brad Delp, Elton John & Robert Plant.
He enjoys the challenge of singing difficult songs by rock's greatest vocalists.
Angelo has since performed at Denny Sanford Premier Center, the Algona Bike Rally opening for acts such as Saliva, Saving Abel & Buckcherry
Bruce Perkins
Drums/Vocals
Bruce was influenced at an early age by the percussive skills of Stewart Copeland and the bombastic attack of John Bonham.
Performing in the Midwest for over 15 years, Bruce proudly plays his Tama, Zildjian and Roland Drum kits.
He astounds audiences with his metric precision and showmanship flair.
His favorite saying is
"Keep it simple and break something"
Brian Baumgartner
Keys/Sax/Vocals
A lifelong musician with a BS in Music from Mankato State U, Brian is proficient on many instruments including keyboards, guitars, brass, and woodwinds. The saxophone and keys, however, are his primary instruments today.
Brian has gigged professionally since the early 1980’s.
As a jazz musician his primary influences are David Sanborn, Richard Elliot, Brian Culbertson, Rick Braun.
Brian has performed with The Count Basie Orchestra, John Schlitt (Petra / Head East), John Lawry and Bob Hartman (Petra), Phil Joel (The Newsboys), Roddy Chong (Rock Violinist for Transiberian Orchestra/Shania Twain/Celine Dion), Greg Vail, and Bruce Robison.
Brian was given a soprano saxophone by Kenny G in 2019 at his Christmas Show in SF.
Evan Prunty
Lead Guitar
Since gaining an interest in music at an early age, it has developed into a lifelong passion. Evan has played in several bands spanning from the late 90s to today. These bands have encompassed a variety of styles as his musical tastes changed and his playing style evolved. Evan is excited for the challenges of Classic Rock.
Musicians that have influenced Evan have included Mike Ness, Bjorn Gelotte, and Michael Poulsen.
Evan plays Ibanez guitars, Line 6 amps and pedals, and Marshall amps.
Jackson Roos
Bass/Vocals
Jackson was born into a musical family. He first picked up the guitar at age 6. He began playing bass in middle school, and played bass in high school jazz band.
Jackson has been involved with several bands, most notably as the lead singer/guitarist of the regional original heavy metal band Shatterbone. He has also played guitar and sang backing vocals for the midwest cover band 7-2-9.
In recent years, Jackson has gotten into collecting guitars, guitar building, and has his own YouTube channel Big Unit Guitars, where he posts regular guitar building videos and guitar repair tutorials.
His biggest bass influences are Steve Harris, Cliff Burton, Geezer Butler, Frank Bello, Ian Hill & Roger Waters.