Meet One Hundred Thousand
A good band can deliver a great show. A great band can deliver an unforgettable experience. One Hundred Thousand is a great band. One Hundred Thousand’s debut full-length album, The Forms In Which They Appear, was released May 14, 2016. Fusing transcendent musicianship with a kinetic live presence, One Hundred Thousand hammers its considerable progressive influences into a sharp, polished hard rock edge. But it’s not just the band’s live show that’s drawing in new fans. Their combination of heavy rock battery and prog rock intricacy is framed by impressive individual performances and an ultimate devotion to creating memorable songs. The first to leap through One Hundred Thousand’s synthesized electronic veil is guitarist Alex Goldenthal, striking a rare balance of technical command with a colorful palette of tones. Goldenthal electrifies with singable leads and tasty solos. The rhythm section with drummer Kurt Wubbenhorst and bassist Andrew Magnotta drives the songs with neck-snapping rhythms that reinforce the music’s melodic integrity. The final piece of this prog-with-a-punch quartet is singer Rich Matos, whose vocal acrobatics are buoyed by his impressive range and gritty rock charisma. Matos has the uncommon ability to adapt with ease to both aggressive and subdued sections. Elevating these songs even further is the vocal production and veteran finesse of Clint Lowery (Sevendust and Dark New Day). While the band members impress on their own, proof of their musicianship is found in the collective polish of their sound. Unlike some debuting progressive acts, each member of One Hundred Thousand is playing only to serve the song. “Creating something greater than the sum of its parts is a common goal for the band and of mine in general,” says drummer and chief songwriter Wubbenhorst. “Having outstanding individual parts are great, but when it comes together as something greater than yourself – that’s why we do what we do.” Wubbenhorst is also a co-owner of Architekt Music, in Butler, NJ, which is home to music education, a live venue, artist management and a recording studio under one roof. Architekt serves as a home base to One Hundred Thousand. It’s also where Sevendust’s three latest releases were recorded, as well as recent releases from bands like Three Years Hollow, Thank You Scientist, Call Me No One, Candlelight Red, and many more.