Altered State
Background information
Origin	Huntington Beach, California
Genres	Progressive rock
Years active	1991-1994
Labels	Warner Bros. Records
Website	www.alteredstate.com alteredstatedos
Members
Gregory Markel Chip Moreland Bob Knarley Christian Nesmith
Former members
Gregory Markel Chip Moreland Curtis Mathewson Paul Edwards Riz Story (Debut Tour)

Altered State was a Progressive rock band based in Huntington Beach, CA. Influenced by Pink Floyd, Rush, Led Zeppelin and U2. Altered State has been described^[who?] as "an inventive band with unique arrangements, melodic vocals and great harmonies."

Contents 1 History 2 Members 2.1 Gregory Markel 2.2 Chip Moreland 2.3 Curtis Mathewson 2.4 Riz Story 2.5 Paul Edwards 3 Band members 4 Discography 5 External links

[edit] History

Altered State was formed in 1990 in Huntington Beach, CA by vocalist/guitarist Gregory Markel, drummer Chip Moreland and guitarist Curtis Mathewson, previously performing together in the band Show of Hands. In 1990, Altered State signed with Warner Bros. Records. With the loss of bassist Howard Ulyate, Mathewson performed bass on the debut record.

In 1991, the band released their eponymous debut album and the first single, "Step Into My Groove." Their second single, "Ghost Beside My Bed," was their biggest hit, reaching #1 on Rock Radio charts and the top 30 nationally.

In 1993 the band released :[dos]:. The album garnered some minor hits for the band with "Strong As I Am" and "Life on a Skateboard", both of which received regular airplay at Pirate Radio. The album won that year's Circus Magazine Readers' Poll, over Nine Inch Nails and Stone Temple Pilots.

Warner Bros. dropped the band in late 1994, after the departure of Curtis Mathewson and bassist Paul Edwards. The band broke up in 1995.

In 2006, the band announced their return with Markel, Moreland, bassist Ulyate and Christian Nesmith on guitar.

[edit] Members

[edit] Gregory Markel

The vocalist and guitarist for Altered State from 1990 until 1995, Gregory Markel embarked on a solo career in 1997.

[edit] Chip Moreland

The drummer for Altered State from 1990 until 1995, Chip Moreland aka Ziggy Knarley of Dread Zeppelin and drummer for Star Tomorrow winner Cindy Alexander.

[edit] Curtis Mathewson

Guitarist of Altered State from 1990 until 1994, Curtis Mathewson went on to produce the band Train, Motorhead, Foo Fighters. And released two with Gentlemen of Leisure.

[edit] Riz Story

Riz Story, the debut tour bassist for early 1992. Released albums with the band Anyone.

[edit] Paul Edwards

Since leaving Altered State, Paul Edwards is currently working on solo material.

[edit] Band members

• Gregory Markel - Lead vocals, guitar (1990-1995)
• Chip Moreland - drums, vocals,(1990 - 1995)
• Curtis Mathewson - Guitar, vocals, keyboards (1990 - 1994)

• Riz Story - Bass (Debut tour) (1992)
• Paul Edwards - Bass (:[dos]: 1992 - 1994)

[edit] Discography

• Altered State August 27, 1991
• :[dos]: October 5, 1993

Singles

• Step Into My Groove - 1991
• Ghost Beside My Bed - #1 Rock Radio 1991
• Life On A Skateboard - 1993
• Strong As I Am - 1993
• Darkness Visible - 1993

[edit] External links

• alteredstate.com
• alteredstatedos
• ghostbesidemybed
• strongasiam