HeavyHardMetalmania: Wrap Your Brain Around Annex Theory's Beneath The Skin

Winnipeg, Manitoba's ANNEX THEORY has exploded onto the scene like a supernova, ready to unleash its music upon unsuspecting listeners everywhere.

Formed in 2008 by former QUO VADIS vocalist Trevor Birnie and young guitar virtuoso Sam Jacobs, ANNEX THEORY set out to create a truly unique sound, fusing an original multi-vocal style that can only be experienced to believe with crushing groove, silky smooth technicality, monstrous hooks, and dense atmosphere. The duo recruited Wade Forshaw (guitars), Matt Rutowicz (keyboards), Adam Jefkins (drums), and Jordan Fehr (bass) to set launch the act into orbit and beyond. The band has opened for DESPISED ICON, MISERY INDEX NEURAXIS, ELECTRO QUARTERSTAFF, THE CONTORTIONIST, LAST CHANCE TO REASON, SUFFOKATE and many others.

Upon signing to Pivotal Rockordings, ANNEX THEORY immediately began making preparations to release their debut EP, Beneath The Skin. This four-song slab of rage and technical prowess will be unleashed upon the world in June of 2011 via all major digital retailers, with physical copies available exclusively through the band. Beneath the Skin was produced and mixed by Carlin "Lemon" Heibert, cousin of COMEBACK KID guitarist Jeremy Heibert, and was mastered by TESSERACT guitarist Acle Kahney.

Earlier this year, the band revealed the artwork for the EP, which was designed by drummer Adam Jefkins-who had also previously wrapped up assisting in costume design for the 2011 feature length film "Goon," starring Seann William Scott (American Pie, Role Models) and Jay Bruchel (How To Train Your Dragon, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Tropic Thunder).