June Park - vocals, programming
Dan Durakovich - guitars, programming
Mark Valencia - bass
Zac Morris - drums
Formed in 2006 in Los Angeles, Clandestine has been redefining progressive rock/metal and making waves in the underground scene. Led by the charismatic voice of vocalist June Park, the soulful yet equilibristic guitar playing of Dan Durakovich and the pounding progressive bass playing of Mark Valencia, Clandestine is a band with a quest for reaching the confinements of the genre and breaking them.
Melding pounding rhythms and intricate arrangement with dynamic vocals, the music is garnering undeniable reviews from local and worldwide critics. In 2006 their self-titled EP gained international recognition and won them the title of "Best Female Fronted Band" by a Los Angeles entertainment magazine, Rock City News.
The band has recently finished their much-anticipated debut full-length album entitled, "The Invalid". Producer/engineer Sylvia Massy, who is best known for her work with System of a Down and Tool, got wind of the band's project and reached out to put the music over the top by mixing the entire album. The band also solidified a new lineup, one that now features Sammy J. Watson from The Apex Theory on drums who brings his very unique and powerful flavor to the mix.
"The Invalid" again pushes boundaries between progressive, modern rock, metal, and even more mainstream audiences while keeping the band's progressive niche. Clandestine's ultimate goal is combining diverse influences and styles that mark a new generation with an unnamed creation while striving to provide a sonic link from the past to the future.
Currently performing in and around the Los Angeles area, Clandestine is showcasing their unique persona and creativity combined with professional musicianship. The four-piece is fulfilling the thirst of today's music fans that are in search of a new sound that triggers their ultimate aural pleasure.
Clandestine is a truly unique band, combining progressive rock with female fronted metal, a touch of electronic music that enhances the futuristic timbre, and some smooth huge pop melodies. "The Invalid" is a must for fans of bands as diverse as Evanescene, Dream Theater, Fair To Midland, Rush, Lacuna Coil, Tool and Between The Buried & Me. What more can you ask for?