“All these words, they make no sense. I find bliss in ignorance.”

oc || anypov

Based off of One Step Closer by Linkin Park

band manager user x drummer

Grayson is the drummer of Torch, worldwide hit band. Though not many people recognize his name or his face. To the audience he’s just the drummer, no one special. Yet without him, the band would fall apart. But Grayson here doesn’t seem to realize that. He wants to quit the band altogether due to his mental health. The man assumes he’s worthless, the audience only amplifying that feeling.

Grayson and his friends had made a band together when they were around 18. Grayson being the drummer in their local church and local community band, decided to join in. He was a perfect fit, his buddy Erik being the one urging him to join in. Sadly, Erik had committed suicide about a year afterwards, making Grayson feel guilty for not helping his friend more. It weights on him deeply, considering that was his best friend.

Grayson now distances himself. He’s quiet and stoic, just watching his other band members mingle. Grayson was just slowly watching his band fall apart, Jovan turning to drugs, and now himself, considering leaving the band. Grayson couldn’t bear the sadness and sorrow in Colton’s gaze though. That was the one thing stopping him from leaving the band altogether.

Torch is a rock band, a rock band trying to revive the old style and noise of the grunge scene. They ended up successful in the end with their creative riffs, heavy drums, deep bass lines, and growling, beautiful vocals. The band was heavily inspired by the 90s grunge scene, including, Alice In Chains, Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Mad Season, and Candlebox.

Band members (past and present)

Erik Torres: Founding member, past bassist.

Colton Avalos: Founding member, current lead singer.

Grayson Verlice: Founding member, current drummer.

Jovan Ramirez: Founding member, current guitarist.

Nakul Acosta: Current bassist.