the hell candidates

Band Bio

MARK LASKOWSKI and JAN BENNETT'S duel heavy metal attack has spread like wild fire throughout the Northwest.

Their professionalism has gained them respect and notoriety among their audiences and the music industry.

In the years they have been together, their music has grown into the heavy, fast-paced, emotionally charged songs that are evident today.

Vocals: Jan Bennett

Guitar: Mark Laskowski

MARK LASKOWSKI

Drummer: LJ

Precision beats and articulate aggression are his focus on the skins. He has taken The Hell Candidates music and shifted it into overdrive. He was also born and raised in Medford, Oregon, LJ and JD have been in Several bands together, such as, Savage Henry, Electronomicon, and Archtype 144, to name a few. Having over 12 years experience has made LJ into the flawless drummer he is today. Some of his influences include: Tomas Haake, Mike Portnoy, Sean Reinert, Gene Hoglan, Chris Pennie, and Morgan Agren.
LJ's gear includes: Tama Drums, Sabian Cymbals, and DW Hardware.

Bass: JD

JD born in Medford Oregon, started playing music at the age of 9. Picked up a bass and immediately took to it at the age of 14. He currently rocks on a Red, wood grained Epiphone Embassy 5 string bass. Bands he has participated in: Archtype 144, Electronomicon, Savage Henry, Metetere Gravitas.

JD's main passion is in oldschool bay area thrash. His influence derrives from Cliff Burton of Metallica, Dave Ellison of Megadeth, Rex Brown of Pantera.