Hailing from the metal and hardcore capital of the world “New England” comes the Providence Rhode Island based quartet Tommy Coma. The band was formed in 2003 by vocalist/lead guitarist Greg Reardon. Since being formed the band has gone through numerous member changes before settling on their current formation of Drummer Mark Bishop, Guitarist John Carr, Vocalist/Lead Guitarist Greg Reardon and Vocalist/Bassist Chris Gardiner.

Over the past few years Tommy Coma has had the honor to share the stage with the likes of Diecast, The Misfits, God Forbid, Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, Parkway Drive, Evergreen Terrace, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Nile, Full Blown Choas, Bury Your Dead, August Burns Red, Avenged Sevenfold and Many More. Tommy Coma was also invited to perform on the Vans Warped Tour ’05 and perform as the last unsigned band at Locobazooka United We Rock Festival ’05. The band has also landed a few major endoresments along the way from Krank Amplification, Hot Picks USA, Hot Sticks Drums Sticks, Basson Sound Equipment and Peavey.

Tommy Coma’s highly energetic and skin tight live performances helped the band land a nomination in one of New England’s biggest newspapers “The Phoenix” in 2008 for “Best Loud Act”. Tommy Coma is a hard working and driven band. The band has been utilizing the Internet, Consistent touring and heavy promotion to help gain a national fan base.

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Chuck Alkazian is the owner/operator of Pearl Sound Studios, a storied facility in Canton, MI that has produced classic recordings from the likes of Ted Nugent to Filter. Chuck has produced, engineered and or mixed for many artists of all genres including Pop Evil, Rookie Of The Year, Juvenile, Mitch Ryder, Universal Records, Sponge, Jerry Reid, Trigger Darlow, Elton John, The Dayton Family, Uncle Kracker, Obie Trice, 50 Cent,the Old 97′s, Vixen, K4, Shady Records, R. Kelly, Christina Aguilera, D12, Qwest Mcody, Dayton Family, The Dave Matthews Band, as well as many more.

First and foremost Chuck is fan of all music, making him walking encyclopedia of bands and songs from all genres. Sit him down at a piano and you’ll know how diverse his musical tastes are! Growing up in the Detroit area in the 70′s, like many other kids of the day the musical circus that was KISS had a profound impact on him and he started his path towards a career in music. His instrument of choice is the drums but he’s a very capable multi-instrumentalist, ready to lend his talents to the records he produces.

A firm believer that the relationship between the artist and producer is the most important part of capturing great music, Chuck prides himself on being able to work with all types of personalities and help them bring out their best in the recording process. Besides his producing Chuck currently is also the drummer and song writing partner in alt-country act Trigger Darlow and is preparing the release of their first record, due out later in 2009.

Check out more on Chuck at:
www.myspace.com/alcrazian
www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home&__a=1#/profile.php?id=733630293
www.myspace.com/pearlsoundstudios
www.myspace.com/triggerdarlow

MUSIC (samples and artist songs Chuck’s produced):
Krankenstein sample – Chuck Alkazian
“Hero” – Pop Evil
“Superpaun” – Razer

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“Soldier’s Song” – Trigger Darlow

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