Knife The Symphony is a trio out of Cincinnati, Ohio featuring former members of Ampline (Tiberius Records/Shake It Records) and Theraphosa (Phratry Records).

Formed in January 2006, Jeff Albers (guitar, vocals) Robyn Roth (bass, vocals) and Jerry Dirr (drums/percussion, Phratry Records - owner) quickly began writing and recording. By late Summer/early Fall of '06, the band had already managed to complete their self-titled EP, begin promotion of the record and play a string of shows throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Michigan. In true DIY spirit, there's been no time wasted. No waiting around. Just a sincere energy and desire to write, record and play.

Simply put, Knife The Symphony is an underground band. They're influenced by art, early skate culture, film and music - the kind of expression born of the same DIY ambition and ethics. Jeff, Jerry and Robyn have a willing desire to create and share their music in a community where musicians feel passionate about their art.

Musically, the band's influences range in everything from early American punk rock to the hardcore and post-hardcore of the 1980's and 1990's to straight-ahead rock and world music. Anything, really. Now in their thirties, the band members grew up listening to anything they could. From the first sounds ever heard on MTV in the early 1980's, to anything ever released by Dischord, SST, Touch & Go, AMRep (and everything in between). The members of Knife The Symphony continue to ingest and seek out new music to this day and all of their influences come-out in their own music.

Tons of guitars, grinding-bass, huge drums and sharp, percussive sounds lay the groundwork for male and female scream/sing vocals. Knife The Symphony doesn't let up. A continuous flow of energy, driving beats and feedback - they leave you winded but asking for more. Much of Knife's lyrics focus on the concept of "conflict" and "choices". Everything from the personal choices and personal conflict one might deal with everyday - to the present, escalating, global-conflicts that affect us all.

Not about to let up, the band is already scheduled to begin recording songs in January for a new release later in 2007 with early Spring tour dates to follow. More details coming soon.