Category 5 Debut

Within the five songs on offer the band's varied influences such as melodic metal, prog rock, jazz and even country are very much evident to the listener. "Our songs are inspired by many different influences and are motivated by our ever changing experiences in life. We are looking for people who will enjoy the irony of a Category 5 that can't be categorized. I am having so much fun right now. I love the act of creation."

Forming in Detroit, MI at the end of 2006, Category 5 came to be when lead guitarist Joe Czentnar put an ad in a local paper looking for a singer. From that ad Czentnar met Perry Zaremba, "After meeting about 50 people and listening to a modified version of really bad American Idol auditions. This also entails meeting some people that you would and should never allow in your home!" Hanging on to Zaremba's number. Continuing his search Joe began playing with other musicians and soon found guitarist / keyboardist Kevin Davis with another band and the band eventually brought bass player George Koch and drummer Kenny Morss

Czentnar had gained a bit of notoriety in the late 90's when he played with internationally acclaimed prog rock band Twist Of Fate, earning a Grammy nomination for their Bob Ludwig mastered album. He also shared the stage with artists such as Ted Nugent, John Waite and Mitch Ryder during that time. "With Category 5, I have the luxury of being in a band in which all members write and it's not as intense a situation as my previous band. We have a lot of fun and that's really what it should be about, isn't it? We challenge each other musically and that makes it an exciting experience."

Off The Ivory Coast will be available from your favourite import dealers as well as in select mom and pop stores and big box chains including Best Buy. The Ep is also currently on iTunes and on Amazon in download format.

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