Skies Of December was a post-hardcore/metalcore band from Cleveland/Middleburg Heights, Ohio, United States.

Started in 2005, when longtime band-mates and friends Tom Vath (guitar/vocals) and Matt Nowakowski (keyboards/synthesizer) started a new band with Tom’s brother Tim (guitar). Rounding out the band are Jason Jendre (bass) and Joe Czekaj (drums).

Initially influenced by metal, hardcore, and metal-core bands like The Devil Wears Prada, Underoath, Chiodos, and Despised Icon, the musicians of Skies of December have since expanded their interests and listen to a variety of music, citing everything from Pink Floyd to country to techno as influences.

Tom acknowledges that to those unfamiliar with the genre, all metal music might start to sound the same, but says that Skies of December aims to write songs with a high energy and epic sound. He says they love translating this energy when playing live, and that “I like to write as if the song could fit into a movie, usually with a strong buildup to some kind of epic climax.”

What started as a fun after-school hobby has grown over the past seven years; Skies of December has maintained a constant presence in the Cleveland music scene since their formation. What’s their secret to sticking around for such a long time, when local music can be so fickle and fleeting? “We really respect and value our fans and love seeing everyone at shows,” says Tom. “We aren’t doing any of this to get signed or to make money; we really just love playing fun concerts. That is where all the practice and hard work pays off.”
From their Myspace: 'Unsigned band, Skies of December from Cleveland, OH came out on the east-coast/mid-west regional scene swinging a few years ago, and have played a countless amount of shows with notable acts such as... Attack Attack!, Gwen Stacy, Broadway, Let's Get it!, I See Stars, Miss May I, Burden of a Day, We Came as Romans, and many more.

Skies constantly leave fans more than satisfied with their creative, visually alluring live show, and addictive song structure. They have combined emotional singing melodies, with heavy music from day one, and the results are exceptional, and truly recognized by all listeners willing to give them a chance. After previous lineup complications, the band have come into their own with a very impressive new lineup, featuring members of various local acts.

The guys have more ambition than ever, and have taken things seriously by tracking all of their music with producer/engineer Joshua Wickman of Dreadcore Productions (Within the Ruins, Knights of the Abyss, All's Quiet, And Hell Followed With) and by shooting and releasing two music videos with the up and coming Jason Jendre of Amira Media Group.'

Members:
Evan Mull - Vocals
Tom Vath - Guitar/Vocals
Tim Vath - Guitar
Matt Nowakowski - Keyboard
Jason Jendre - Bass
Joe Czekaj - Drums
Josh - Guitar
Ryan Winnen - Drums
Greg Martinis - Bass/Vocals
Andy Evensen - Vocals
Ryan Winnen - Drums
Erich - Bass
Steve - Drums
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