Wither is a musical journey to a place that is both pleasantly familiar and excitingly new. Their dedication to bringing back the mystique of the rock show has struck a chord with many audiences, who are seeking not only to be entertained, but to be moved. This and successful self-promotion has made Wither a steadfast force on the SD music scene, putting them into the top clubs in the area Such as 4th & B, Canes, and Brick by Brick. In late 2001 the band went into the studio With Steve Russel at Golden Tracks Studios, who have recorded P.O.D and Sepultura among others. The result was an 8 song album titled "Origin", which allowed the band to spread their music in ways that had not been possible before. Not long after, Wither was getting song play on local college radio, and major San Diego radio station Rock 105.3. Reaching out from San Diego, Wither performed live on University of Pepperdines' College TV program "The Randumb show", played the world famous Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood several times, and is currently gearing up to perform at the Las Vegas Comic-Con. Several well known online publications, such as BandConnexion.com and Metal-Observer.com have been spreading word about Wither as well. Wither's second studio album is set to release in October of 2003. Stay tuned for more news. Wither's music combines something older with something newer, and then adds something uniquely 'them' to the mix. The intensity of the Drums, bass, and the clean, emotional vocals sometimes bring to mind Tool, while certain guitar rhythms and harmonies have been compared to the timeless work of Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath. Synthesizers are used subtly throughout creating undercurrents in the music that range from mournful to glorious in tone, bringing to mind Evanessence and Type O Negative. The music is not simply heavy and dark however. Softer passages are heard throughout; creating something along the lines of Pink Floyd meets The Cure. This more sensitive aspect of Wither adds a sense of balance to the overall sound and is a defining trait that separates them from many heavy bands.