Bios

Sam Logan/Vocals

Sam has been in a few other bands in the Portland, OR metal scene before joining Rustmine in 2006. Sam is the man behind the vocals of Rustmine and puts a lot of energy into his singing. Sam can both scream and sing with warm, smooth, vocals. He has recently been chosen by world famous vocal coach Melissa Cross, to take part in two of her vocal "Zen of Screaming" seminars in 2008. Sam is also known for his previous band "Patient 29" where he played guitar and sang back-up vocals.

Sam on myspace.com

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Josh Smeller/Rhythm Guitar

Josh founded the band and soon recruited Jay, and former bass player Matt C. in early 2004. Tracy joined in the summer of 2005, and with the addition of Sam in mid 2006, the band member-line up was complete.

Josh plays:

  • ESP/LTD Guitars with EMG Pickups
  • Line 6 Heads
  • Mesa Boogie Cabinets
  • Shure Wireless Systems/Dunlop Picks
  • Josh on myspace.com

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    Tracy James Finck/Drums

    Tracy joined Rustmine in 2005. He has added a depth of heaviness that Rustmine was missing. Tracy has been in the Portland, OR music scene for many years. He is also known for his other band, Anger management

    Tracy plays:

  • Tama Drums
  • Zildjian Cymbals
  • Vick Firth Sticks
  • e-mail Tracy



    Jay Kay/Lead Guitar

    Jay has been in Rustmine since the beginning in 2004. Jay is classically trained in playing the piano, but switched to guitar as a teenager.

    Jay plays:

  • Gibson Guitars with EMG Pickups
  • Line 6 Heads
  • Mesa Boogie Cabinets
  • Shure Wireless Systems/Dunlop Picks
  • Jay on myspace.com

    e-mail Jay



    Damian Hassett/Bass

    Damian holds down the LOW END of RUSTMINE. He has added a depth of low end heaviness that Rustmine needs.

    Damian plays:

  • A Samick 5 string bass
  • A 1974 Fender Jazz Bass
  • Dunlop Jazz I picks
  • A Carvin 1200 Watt Head on a 4x10 cab
  • A 1x18 cab, Digitech BP200 Modeling Bass Processor
  • A Mosfet Bass Drive distortion pedal
  • Damian on myspace.com

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