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May Dowling

VOCALS

She began her studies in music at the age of 5, with music theory and piano lessons, participating in small piano concerts at the age of 6, but became more interested in singing when she discovered the Heavy Metal genre at the age of 8. At the age of 14, she was part of a San Diego band of the same genre for the first time. Her studies in vocal techniques continued in different schools, both in physical and online mode, "those should never stop" says May.
She is currently part of the band Vortex Diem as a vocal and songwriter since 2021, and in 2023 she joined Maskeratt for the Team USA/Europe project, remaining in the band after that.
Her influences have been from the beginning, American and English metal bands like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Steelheart, as well as Mexican metal like Luzbel, Angeles del infierno, Rata Blanca and bands with voices of that nature, and now continuing with symphonic metal bands like Therion and Nightwish, among others.

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Leny Chinchillas

VOCALS

Elena Chinchillas Ponce 

Leny knew she wanted to be a Singer, at seven years old she was part of an all girls choir at the San Pedro Nolasco Church, she learned music reading and singing, she studied at Musical arts center (CAM) known as Musical arts foundation. For four  years she was part of REDES program as a violinist in the Baja California Juvenile Orchestra. 
While she was a kid, she was part of many artistic exhibitions and competitions receiving an especial mention and winning many state level awards. WIth her coach and friend, Paola Cervantes she created Origen de Papel group. 
At age 18 she continued her music preparation by studying music at COLLAGE academy where she developed her singning lessons. She is currently known as melodic metal band
Maskeratt Lead Vocalist. 

Leny Chinchillas

VOCAL

Elena Chinchillas Ponce 

Leny knew she wanted to be a Singer, at seven years old she was part of an all girls choir at the San Pedro Nolasco Church, she learned music reading and singing, she studied at Musical arts center (CAM) known as Musical arts foundation. For four  years she was part of REDES program as a violinist in the Baja California Juvenile Orchestra. 
While she was a kid, she was part of many artistic exhibitions and competitions receiving an especial mention and winning many state level awards. WIth her coach and friend, Paola Cervantes she created Origen de Papel group. 
At age 18 she continued her music preparation by studying music at COLLAGE academy where she developed her singning lessons. She is currently known as melodic metal band Maskeratt Lead Vocalist. 

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Pamm La’ Vázquez

GUITAR

Pamela Vázquez Montañez

Musician and mexican composer, she started her musical studies at age 14 at the local community center followed by the Baja California Music Conservatory and Northeast music school. 
Her influences are composers like Hans Zimmer and John Wiliams, european symphonic bands like Nightwish, Epica and Dimmu Borgir among others. Her main instrument is electric guitar and her compositions are a mix of different styles like heavy metal, orchestral music and melodic sounds. 
By playing two decades she accomplished a great history of presentations and professional events assistance in Mexico and the US. She is currently know as the lead guitarist for symphonic metal band Maskeratt

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Carlos Garcia

Carlos García

BASS / Guitar

Carlos Alberto García-Cortés

Popular arts historian and curator, member of family musicians 3rd generation, he is the second of 3 bass players in his family. 
He initiated his musical education at 8 years old, taking music reading lessons at Morelia Cultural House with teacher Bonifacio Rojas. At 10 years old he discovered heavy metal music while taking advantage of his father since he was a music teacher, learning guitar at the same time. 
He has participated in some musical projects from rock pop to death metal. 
His musical influences are bass player Steve Harris (Iron Maiden), Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath), Leif Edling (Candlemass) and D.D Verni (Overkill). He is currently know for playing bass for melodic metal band Maskeratt.

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DRUMS

Carlos Diaz
Drummer originally from Tijuana B.C. Self-taught Musician with more than 15 years of experience, he has been a member of many local rock and metal bands.

He has been involved with bands like Yatros and Valkiriah. He is a current member of Arkhangel, Rusted Pieces (Megadeth tribute) and Maskeratt.

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 Charly Diaz

Bass / Guitar

Erik Owens

A Seasoned Thrash & Speed Metal Bass and Guitar performer for over 30 years and has written & performed Bass / Guitar and Backing Vocals with PHLEGATHON, Big Metal Daisy, Killing Tyranny.  Erik's favorite Venue to perform is The Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood.

His musical influences are Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Soundgarden, Cypress Hill, The Cure, Bauhaus, Megadeth, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Echo & the Bunnymen, Opal, Pantera, Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave, Black Light Burns, Tool, Filter, Korn, Slayer, Body Count, Overkill, Rollins Band, Tool, Rob Zombie, Suicidal, Primus, Sinatra, Marilyn Manson, Megadeth, The Smiths, House of Pain, Prodigy, Massive Attack, Motown, Latin & Acid Jazz, Robert Truillo, Carol Kaye, George Porter Jr - The Meters, Geezer Butler, Jimmy McGriff, Ray Charles.

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