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Anamide

Formed in 2003, Anamide is one of Baltimore's hottest metal and hard rock attractions, given tremendous backing through word-of-mouth and the local support of 98 Rock and WHFS. Anamide's forte is contemporary radio-formatted heavy rock. The group released "Hunger" in 2006 and "Lesson in Control" in 2007. With a high-energy live show, Anamide enjoys a large local following at venues such as Recher Theatre, Spargos (in Manchester), Fletcher's and The Blue Room (in Camp Springs). Recently, they've supported Staind, Three Days Grace (opening for both on the Jagermeister Tour at the 9:30 Club), Otep, Powerman 5000 and Hurt.

Lineup: Garth D'Angelis, vocals; Brian Smith, bass; TJ Paul, guitar; Darren Haitmanek, drums

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/anamide