Requiem for Oblivion is a progressive, extreme metal band out of Erie, PA. The band is known for composing complex, heavy, and diverse songs with numerous twists and turns and those who see them onstage are treated to the dynamic musical performance that RFO brings to their live shows. They pay little attention to what would sell or what is trending and blaze their own trail in the tradition of bands like Rush, Dream Theater, and Opeth. Take a listen, watch a video and get ready to enjoy. Project started by Steve Jacobson, former member and co-founder of the NorCal Death Metal Band FORSAKE THE FLESH. Steve moved to Erie, PA in 2007....which gave him the opportunity to start work on his own project that has been brewing for years. REQUIEM FOR OBLIVION is a 'hybrid metal' concept project/CD based on his years struggling with inner demons (i.e. drugs, booze, depression, self-destruction in almost every form) and the years since silencing those demons... Helping him with the recording process and the first to join the "live" version of RFO is drummer Mike Bryan, who ironically, moved to Erie from Reno just a month prior to Steve moving there. Through a twist of fate they were put together and so far have released a 6 song demo, Godbuilder EP in 2011, a 4 song 'EP13' in 2013, and a full length to be released by early 2014. A revolving door of local musicians guest appear for local and regional shows. In early 2012, the live line-up was finally solidified with the addition of Geoff Radziszewski (ex-Chisel Fist) on guitar and in 2013, Andy Laughner (Chisel Fist) on bass. Together, the band’s mix of ambient, progressive metal provide their audience with a dynamic musical experience reminiscent of Agalloch, Opeth, Between The Buried And Me, and Dream Theater. In addition, there are some acoustic steel and classical string sequences alongside mostly ghostly, clean vocals with some guttural moments from time to time. RFO has played a show hosted by Metal Sanaz and has shared the stage with national and regional acts such as Katatonia, Kataklysm, Intronaut, Tesseract, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Rose Funeral, Cult Of Luna, Mushroomhead, Kriadiaz, Ventana, Here Lies Another, Demons Within, and Scarwork. Plus, the band has been known to play acoustic versions of their songs at many of the local venues around the Erie area. A six song demo is currently available on various sites and the songs can be obtained for free by joining our email list on Reverbnation. In addition, epic two song EP, with two bonus tracks, has been released as a limited edition and is posted on a few sites listed below. In addition, the EP has been getting rave reviews thus far!