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Intensity. Integrity. Independence. These three words encapsulate the style and stance of Crossfade--one of the most powerful and inventive new hard rock bands to emerge thus far in the new century. Intensity defines the driving, bottom-heavy sound and stirring melodies of this Columbia, South Carolina, four-piece. On the group's debut album, Crossfade originals like "Starless," "Cold," and "So Far Away" combine indelible melodic hooks with the relentless power of the band's live sound; their carefully crafted arrangements lend depth and variety to such standout tracks as the confessional ballad "Dead Skin." Integrity has guided Crossfade's progress at every step of the way. To follow their dreams, the musicians turned their backs on the cover-band syndrome, on parental expectations, and on the chance for well-paying careers outside music. Independence is the spirit that led Crossfade to build and equip their own studio; to manage themse...