The Band

Subtaerialus is a new and upcoming band in Western Canada. All four members of the band have different writing styles in their music, and due to our various musical influences, we don't confine ourselves to one or two genres, instead bringing versatility and dynamic range to the stage. A lot of our music is centered around Celtic Influenced Metal, which we believe is groundbreaking and exciting new material. Watch for us in the next year or two as we will be producing at least one full length album and tour throughout Canada, and hopefully soon in Europe.

Aaron Stewart ~ Lead Singer

I've been performing since the age of 5, acting in many plays, and performing with different bands. My love for singing and performing started early, growing up in the church choir, and whatever other creative outlets could be found in small-town Saskatchewan. I started playing guitar at the age of 16 after learning bagpipes, saxophone and other instruments, and learned bass shortly after, but have been using my voice as my primary instrument my whole life. After moving to Kelowna, I joined various local bands, and am now the voice behind Subtaerialus.

Influences: SOAD, Tool, Tragically Hip, The Trews, Led Zeppelin, Guns n' Roses, Eric Clapton

Lisa Bissonnette – Backup Vocals

I am originally from Saskatoon, SK- born and raised, and I moved out to Kelowna just over a year ago. I’m in my second year of business at Okanagan College, I have two jobs, and I sing and play guitar as much as I can.

I have two passions in life- Music and traveling.

I am an experienced traveler- I’ve been to England, Thailand, Taiwan, New Zealand, Australia, and all over North America. I can’t wait to just book a one way to Europe with myself and my guitar to escape on another adventure. I love to study language as well- I just spent six weeks in Quebec this summer studying French. I am also studying Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and any other random language I can.

My number one passion is music though- I grew up with country and rock n’ roll. My dad used to DJ weddings and hoe downs in Saskatoon (yes literal hoe downs with hay bales, and square dancing). Apart from that I love all types of music- I mostly play the Beatles and my own music. I can’t wait to expand my talents and musical abilities more through entertaining others with Subtaerialus!

Ryan Atzenberger – Lead Guitar

I have been playing guitar for over 15 years now. I am formally trained in Jazz Muscicianship, but now focus most of my energy on Rock/Metal and Blues Projects. I have played in various music groups around Western Canada over the past few years, most recently moving to Kelowna and joining Subtaerialus.

I play a Les Paul Standard and an Ibanez S Series Custom through either my Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier or my Marshall AVT2000 to deliver an ultra-hard driver-full classic-rock sound. I plan to use my skills and time with Subtaerialus to bring back the Big Rock solos and complex lead-driven songs woefully absent from today's music.

Some of my influences include – Slash, Joe Perry, Eric Clapton, Kirk Hammett, Billy Gibbons, Mark Knopfler, Jimmy Paige, Joe Satriani, Jimi Hendrix and Van Halen.

Brent Ponsford - Rythym Guitar

My instrumental interests range from metal to classical. I started playing guitar when I was 16; starting out in the punk rock scene, I naturally transitioned my styles to more of a heavier sound. I play a Clapton Signature Strat I won in a draw at a music store, which is the only thing I've ever won, so I am grateful for that. I just moved to Vernon, BC, and now hope to expand my musical experience.

Grady Baker - Bass/Backup Vocals

I have been playing guitar on and off for most of my life. Starting with the bass, switching to guitar and then back to bass to join Subtaerialus. My influences include Tool, Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine, Primus and many others.

Patrick Wilson - Drums/Backup Vocals

I love to write and play music that challenges me to play intricate or complex pattern, while still making it work with the music. My set up usually is 12 to 13 drums all Pearl ELX in black burst, with 3 bass drums and multiple pedals, to explore different bass drum pattern combinations. Of my 19 cymbals, 10 of them are Terry Bozzio Radia's because their sound is completely awesome and opens up so many musical possibilities. I also carry a mixture of AA, AAX, HH and Vault Series cymbals to round out my set-up for more generic musical styles. My Kit and my playing styles are very much influenced by artists such as Terry Bozzio, Dany Carey of Tool, Mike Portney, Phil Collins, Chester Thompson, and Neil Peart.

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