| Altered State | |
| Landscape: | yes |
| Years Active: | 1990–1995 |
| Genre: | Progressive rock |
| Origin: | Huntington Beach, California |
| Label: | Warner Bros. Records |
| Website: | www.alteredstate.com alteredstatedos |
| Current Members: | Gregory Markel Chip Moreland |
| Past Members: | Curtis Mathewson Riz Story Paul Edwards Bob Knarley Christian Nesmith |
Altered State was an American progressive rock band based in Huntington Beach, California. Influenced by Pink Floyd, Rush, Led Zeppelin and U2. Altered State has been described[1] as "an inventive band with unique arrangements, melodic vocals and great harmonies."
Altered State was formed in 1990 in Huntington Beach, California 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
1991 the band released their eponymous debut album and the first single, Step Into My Groove. The 1992 single Ghost Beside My Bed, went #1 at Rock Radio[2] in several states in the U.S. It was the most requested song on KQLZ Pirate Radio, the station set up a special show for the band at The Roxy in Hollywood, California.[3] Gregory Markel's performance that night is highlighted in Vicki Hamilton's book Appetite for Dysfunction: A Cautionary Tale.
In 1993 the band released [dos]
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(October 5, 1993)Singles
Videos
Demos/Live Releases
Songs covered by other artists