Chaos Ascending: Hard Rock & Classic Metal Band

CHAOS ASCENDING

Just a group of guys with one mission: Bring heavy metal back to the Lehigh Valley!! Every one of us comes from different walks of life and we want to play and hear the music we all loved and grew up with. Music is food for the soul! This band is about three things: Communication, Collaboration, and Fun.

Check out this up-close video of us jamming out to some Hallowed Be Thy Name!!

Then scroll down to learn more about our band members:

Meet the band!

Jasin "Halford" Hepler

Vocals

Jasin "Halford" Hepler has been rocking Eastern PA since 2004! For over 20 years he has been rocking with different bands and musician alike. He loves both classic metal and new metal. His heart belongs to the old classic metal which God has given him the voice to sing. His loud screams on stage turn heads as the crowd loves it. Jasin will give it his all until the day he dies!

Dave

Drums

Dave is our drummer and lays down the heavy beats that we rock out to. He brings confidence and consistency to the skins and has a big cymbal game. His knowledge of songs and music combined with a great ear make him the perfect addition. And there is absolutely nobody in the world who is a better bandmate than Dave!

Pat

Guitar

Pat plays guitar for the band and is our MVP - Most Versatile Player! He plays both rhythm and lead, guitar synth, has been seen with a bass and acoustic guitar in his hands, and always has a smile on his face. His musicality and wide range of sounds and playing styles is a key compliment to the band's intensity. Played in numerous bands in the NY/NJ area ranging in styles from blues, classic rock, prog, and metal. Founding member of All the King's Men and Hadrian's Wall. Pat is now firmly entrenched in the Lehigh Valley as a metal maniac!!!

Brian

Bass

Brian plays his booming bass, is the backbone of the band and co-manages it. He brings a ton of experience in both playing and the technical aspect of the sound. His playing is strong and versatile and helps create the performing stage environment. He is very active on stage and his presence is always friendly and encouraging. Brian toured the US with Kurios as their bass player and sound guy and was in the metal band Highlander.

AJ

Lead Guitar

AJ is the lead guitarist and founding member of the band. He sets the tone immediately with his thundering Marshall and lighting fast guitars. Truly a lover of virtuoso guitar work, AJ has been heavily influenced by Randy Rhoads, Yngwie Malmsteen, John Petrucci, David Gilmore and so many others. AJ has most recently played with the bands Hard/Cover, Wake the Dead and Kixtart.