Despite Loyalty

This Los Angeles based industrial metal/goth rock band was formed by creative mastermind Art Bertik (The Americanos film score, The Screaming Skulls co-producer), and vocalist Eric Smolinski (also known as Deadboy of DigitalSexSlave fame). Together they collaborated on the artistic direction of the band, co-writing the music as well as creating unique concepts and themes. They were soon joined by expert chiptune musician Brett-Bit (Screaming Skulls, Game or Bust) after he remixed the track “Body Bag Bondage”. Upon joining Despite Loyalty, Brett Britt contributed bass and backup vocals, as well as co-writing and co-producing new material. Guitarist Scott McNicol (Trigger Mekanizm, American Daisycutters, we all dream alone) and drummer Aren Hacobian (The Escape Plan, Cryogenia, Skin and Bones) officially completed the lineup in 2018. They became official members after contributing their killer skills to the band for live shows and singles. Now fully staffed with a truly great lineup, Despite Loyalty is louder and nastier than ever. Each band member has years of experience, and a unique musical style, resulting in a complex, multitalented group. Despite Loyalty embody the best of the LA goth scene and the world of industrial metal, taking debauchery and carnal pleasures to a whole new level. This is dance/party music with a heavy dose of electro-industrial grit.