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It has always been difficult to categorize the sound of A((Wake)), arguably one of the most technical and spastic bands to come out of the Pacific Northwest in quite some time, but being predictable was not the vocation of the group to begin with. The roots of the band began taking hold back in Eugene, Oregon during the summer of 2003 as CONCEPTION. Ben Sattler (Bass) and Cameron Taylor (Guitars) began philandering with a sound that would become the focal point of the group's charge. The addition of percussionist Brian Lawson solidified CONCEPTION'S vision of experimentally heavy music and immediately the band made an impact on the Northwest metal scene. Opening for bands like Breaking Benjamin, Northwest Royale, Thornley and Floater, the band's mysterious and crushing live show was one of a kind. However, CONCEPTION'S existence would be brief. After the unexpected departure of Sattler, the group had to overcome adversity with the addition of Ian Engblom taking on bass duties and r...