...In future efforts, our band intends to expand on all present musical elements, and slowly introduce more jazz, folk, and various rock elements...
...From its birth, Kastigation has shirked this so-called “traditional” mindset – so much so that it has become our namesake. And due to the all-hands-in creative approach this group has developed, an accordingly broad palette of influences (ranging from Aaron Copland to Buddy Rich to Agalloch and Deathspell Omega) had to be integrated into the band’s sound in a way that both produces songs worth listening to and nurtures a strong relationship between its participants. With this in mind, we’ve married the depth, fullness, and rich texture of progressive metal with the obtuse, angular methodologies of grindcore and avant metal. As opposed to the natural commingling effect many bands seek to attain when combining differing styles of play, our approach stretches these two philosophies to a tense intersection, and the dimensions of sound this intersection creates are as puzzling as they are awe-inspiring....

Kelly Schilling - Guitar (Stoic Dissention)
James Barney - Guitar
Kevin Handlon - Bass (Elctrikchair)
Jordan Clancy - Drums
Benjamin Brandon - Vocals (Elctrikchair)