Sound
Baker has performed and recorded with a variety of groups and collaborators since 1998. These acts range in genre from Noise and Experimental to Hardcore and Heavy Psych Metal. Notable projects covered are Temple (2011-2018) and The Awakening (2000-2002). Other acts include Dungeon Thud, MT Storm, and Landscaping. The use of analog tape delay mixed with fx pedals, and a variety of circuit bent and self-made analog synthesizers and sequencers have also appeared in audio components of Baker’s visual art.
2011 – 2018 Cincinnati, OH
TEMPLE were a heavy psych metal band from Cincinnati, Ohio which ran from 2011 – 2016 with a posthumous full length “End Plans” released in 2020.
TEMPLE played many shows across the Midwest with bands Electric Citizen, EYE, Bridesmaid, Fleshmother, Proselyte etc.
We shared a common vision of fusing high energy punk with wandering psych guitar solos and thundering heavy riffs. Temple were artists, designers, and motorcycle builders.
Phil Valois – Guitar
Jason Snell – Vocals
Brandon Hickle – Bass
Jimmy Baker – Drums
all songs copyright Temple 2020
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Liner Note Spreads
sculpture courtesy of Taylor Baldwin
The Awakening
2000-2002 Columbus, OH
The Awakening was a three-piece band from Columbus, Ohio that existed from 2000-2002. Over these two short years, they played approximately one hundred shows across America and Canada with many contemporaries such as Born Dead Icons, From Ashes Rise, and Tragedy. They blended a mix of melodic American Hardcore with Burning Spirits styled Japanese punk. Dennis brought a strong influence of 80’s Thrash Metal guitar riffs that differentiated them from similar bands who were almost exclusively influenced by D-Beat, Crust, and Punk genres.
All of the band members were active in the DIY punk community, activism, bike culture, and were fixtures at the Legion of Doom and collective punk venue Addition 13.
