Yakuza [UK] www.myspace.com/yakuza Genres: experimental, jazzcore, progressive metal, hardcore, post-hardcore The most “asymmetrical” band from the entire list. If we had to choose one band, which output would be the essence of Asymmetry Festival – it would be Yakuza. The Chicago-based band mixes jazz with metal, adding elements of every existing (as well as the non-existing; still to be “discovered”) music style. If you wonder how will metal sound in 100 or 1000 years – check them out live. Members: Bruce Lamont - saxophone, clarinet, vocals, effects Matt McClelland- guitar, vocals Jim Staffel - drums, percussion, keyboard Ivan Exael Cruz - bas Formed in: 1999 Orgin: Chicago, US