This is the "Members" page -- Here you can learn all about the "Agents" that make up AOC:
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Jake McCoy - Vocals
Jake McCoy was born in Bellingham Washington. He grew up in a college town surrounded by farms, and factories. Jakes influences came from growing up situated perfectly between Vancouver Canada's new booming rock scene, and Seattle's legendary grunge era. At 12 years old Jake started performing vocally in school and by 16 he was being professionally trained.
In addition to singing, he raced motocross and snowboarded like a mad man. "I had a death wish for years," McCoy says with a smile "If it didn't go fast or launch you into the air I just wasn't interested." After a few years of abusing himself by breaking bones and other various injuries, he concentrated more directly on music. "I had always gotten an attitude, influence and inspiration from music to fuel my extreme lifestyle. Now that attitude is expressed and fuels my songwriting"
By 18 he started up his first rock band called "ShureFire". This band was made up of primarily Canadian members getting Jake into a lot of hot Vancouver venues opening for national acts for the first time. After 4 years of hard work, the band split and he began developing the group "Thunderhead". Although the band had a promising sound, it did not have a solid enough foundation of members to accommodate longevity, thus, the band broke up in less than a year.
Out of nowhere came "Dryver". Formed with a close friend, "Dryver" went on to stir things up in Seattle having a dynamic, modern, and commercial sound with a hint of Seattle flare. As is common with many bands, they also broke up in mid 2010, mainly due to frustrated members that either felt they should have a lot faster success nationally, or were overwhelmed by the success already gained.
Now Jake finds his home with Seattle Rock Band "Agents Of Chaos". Where he resides not only as main vocalist, but primary lyricist as well.
Jake's influences come mainly from the late Laine Staley of Alice In Chains, Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, Scott Wylan of Stone Temple Pilots. Jake also gleans influences from other genres of music; anything from "Metallica" to "Our Lady Peace".
Photo taken at Kanefest 2010 in Arlington, WA on 07-31-2010
Photo by Ashley Tomassetti
Brien DeChristopher - Electric/Acoustic Guitars
Brien DeChristopher was born in Rochester, New York and grew up on both sides of the globe (Guam to Florida). He began playing guitar after meeting Ace Frehley at a KISS concert in Lakeland, FL and has been playing ever since.
At the tender age of 15, he began playing clubs around the Tampa, FL circuit and jumped around from band to band until settling into "Arsenal" in 1991. The band later changed it's name to "PeaceChild" just prior to disbanding in 2001. Brien then relocated to Seattle due to being sick of the lack of a music scene in the Tampa Bay area. "Let's face it, if you were not into Country or Hip-Hop, you didn't have any place to play once they closed all of the cool rock clubs down. And, after taking a trip out to Seattle, I fell in love with the place and decided to move."
He spent the next 8 years forming a more personal sound through his playing as well as matching the appropriate gear to attain an original tone. He also spent some of that time recording guitar tracks for commercials, TV spots, and video games.
Brien's influences and style come from listening to players such as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, John Petrucci, David Gilmore, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Randy Rhoads, and Brian Greenway of April Wine. Brien's love of music includes some eclectic to modern and even classic offerings. From Johnny Cash to Testament... but never waivers very far from Rock, Hard Rock and Metal music.
To see Brien's full equipment list, click HERE
Photo taken at Kanefest 2010 in Arlington, WA on 07-31-2010
Photo by Ashley Tomassetti
Chris "Wombat" Womble - Drums
Chris has been a drummer since he was seven. His uncle Lance Fuqua, a studio session drummer based in Phoenix gave him his first lesson and the juices just flowed from there. Schooled and trained, Chris played in his school's concert band. After high school he ventured down south to study drums full time. He graduated from the Musicians Institute, has been signed by two major record labels, and has toured the world several times.
Chris Formed Dysinformation back in 2005, He wrote and produced the First EP "Never Surrender". Co-wrote and co-produced the bands 2006 Self-titled release "Dysinformation". The Band was featured on A&E's "Knievels Wild Ride" in which the album was supported in over half of the episodes. "Suicide Machine" which was written by Chris Womble was the shows favorite being featured on a few episodes.
Now, Chris is a founding member of Agents of Chaos and is a primary songwriter with Brien DeChristopher where the two are foundational in creating the AOC's sound.
For endorsements and press, you may download a PDF copy of Chris's Bio here.
To see Chris's full equipment list, click HERE
David George - Bass Guitar
Growing up in New York, Dave knew from an early age that he was going to be a bass guitarist. It all started way back when he heard his first Led Zeppelin tune (possibly “Good Times Bad Times”) Even though he was just a little guy, those JPJ bass lines made a lasting impression and set him on a course of action involving the bass guitar. “The bass line always jumped out of every song I was listening to.” Dave was influenced by various bass players from all eras including John Paul Jones, Geddy Lee, Paul McCartney, Sting, John Entwistle, Flea, Duff McKagan, Stu Hamm, and Chris Wolstenholme, just to name a few.
“Sometimes less can be more depending what’s right for the song, it’s all about the groove, the feel, and the dynamics.” Prior to joining Agents of Chaos he played with Chris Womble in Dysinformation and most recently with the local band BENT. Dave loves to perform, and to see everyone have a great time. Aside from music he is a dedicated family man, an avid hockey fan, and likes to play a round of golf from time to time.
