clockworkmike83 Says:

Jun 28, 2008 - Yeah whats even more fucked up is they were like the only successful metal band to emerge from god forsaken WV ( which is were I am, the armpit of society) and had a real great shot of being something huge in metal ,but too much ego floating in that band to do anything more than 3 albums. Lots of my friends know these guys personally, they've all said OJ is just a prick to his band and fans anymore. Which sucks because I really liked Byzantine

stacyjimmy Says:

Jul 4, 2008 - dude lots of famous people from here, Blackstone cherry, chum ( who used to be on mtv a long time ago in the 90's), byzantine (of course), zeroking is pretty big now, bloodblisters are big in the goth scene, boba flex, and i can name a lot more especially in some of the other musical genres.

stacyjimmy Says:

Jul 4, 2008 - btw anyone know if the one guy from the band still delivers pizza here in wv anymore?

rocknguy Says:

Jul 4, 2008 - I have known OJ since the days of National Record Mart in Charleston. He gave us the first demos which I still have my original copy. They played our Tool release party when they didnt have a drummer, just the drum machine. Hes a great talented guy, not a prick. Matt Wolf is a great talent as well as great guy. Tony, you couldnt ask for a nicer guy. As far as success, yes they had some. People thought they were riding in limos, get real. They had a shitty indie label, who could have cared less.

ProstheticRecords Says:

Jul 6, 2008 - We still care, friend. There's no money in heavy metal.

rocknguy Says:

Jul 8, 2008 - I guess a subgenre is harder to market these days. I dont think thats there not a chance to make money. If its so hard, how come they didnt get put on Ozzfest over a better looking more "marketable band". I just find that a bit odd? I didnt say you didnt help but seems to me from what I heard, the moneymaker hit the second stage and they were relegated to slug around in a shitty van. It may not be radio friendly ,but it makes me wonder if thier IMAGE did not fit with the label?

ProstheticRecords Says:

Jul 8, 2008 - We don't have an image our bands need to fulfill. The Byzantine dudes are great guys and they've made three awesome records for us, there's just a lot of work involved from many different places and a little bit of luck for a band to ascend above the 'touring in a van' atmosphere. Regardless, we're proud to have been involved with Byzantine's last three albums and hope you guys have enjoyed, and will continue to enjoy, listening to them.

defmut Says:

Jul 11, 2008 - R.i.p. Byzantine! The best arrangements in metal!!!

captininsano042 Says:

Jul 15, 2008 - tony was my guitar teacher he kicked ass thanks for all the lessons tony

TryptiBreaker Says:

Jul 23, 2008 - OJ has had it in for my mom ever since he met her in Huntington's Best Buy, gah! Hide your women if OJ comes to town!

bello787878 Says:

Jul 28, 2008 - i can actually understand most of the lyrics

bello787878 Says:

Aug 2, 2008 - luv the vocal variation!

BledAngelShadowPOM Says:

Sep 15, 2008 - To be honest, I envy and worship Byzantine for everything they have accomplished. Having been part of several metal projects that have failed myself, its great to even have that chance to put your product out there for even 1 CD let alone 3. Placing the blame on the label itself is poor judgement as they do what they can. Sometimes the band needs to take that extra initiative. I respect the hell out of Byzantine and Prosthetic alike, and always will for the memories. Cheers guys.

ibanezdude666 Says:

Sep 21, 2008 - these guys are so good,to bad not many heard of em

Mestapholise666 Says:

Oct 1, 2008 - yea, too bad hardly anyone has heard of em, too bad they aren't doing anything ATM.

deathbox75 Says:

Oct 4, 2008 - What a drag; been hearing about these guys for months, finally got my hands on a copy of 'Oblivion Beckons' (which destroys me every time I listen to it) only to discover they split. :(

Chorrol07 Says:

Oct 26, 2008 - This is another one of those bands that you never hear of but is incredible once you actually come across it.

tesmapingkian Says:

Oct 31, 2008 - no disrespect to slayer, but LoG are the new kings. nways, byzantine kick ass, one of my favorite metal bands.

ICantOpenMyBeer Says:

Nov 2, 2008 - Lamb of God? Lolz, Slayer > Lamb of God

tesmapingkian Says:

Nov 3, 2008 - ok ok slayer is slayer. but dude.. XD lamb of god > slayer

pinokio82 Says:

Nov 12, 2008 - they are really good !!! and stop comparing different bands !! All gd artists have "something different" to give!!

affordablenuisance Says:

Nov 14, 2008 - im suprised they arent as noticed as lamb of god or mastodon! maybe they just didnt want to push themselves commercially!

randomstupidnesswv Says:

Nov 16, 2008 - they broke up. they started about an hour from where I live,they're from west virginia.

luislobillo Says:

Nov 28, 2008 - Why? Is't possible a reunion?

randomstupidnesswv Says:

Nov 30, 2008 - Idk why,but a reunion is always possible,check the myspace if you wand to know more.