State of Man

About State of Man

"One of the East coast's premier {rock} artists" - XM Satellite Radio A well-crafted rock sound and powerful live shows have gained Atlanta-based rock band State of Man a reputation for being "One of the East coasts premier acts" (XM Satellite Radio).

The band's music combines driving guitars, soulful vocals, and syncopated bass and drums, resulting in a sound described by Kings of A&(expired link) as “powerful, yet soulful modern rock/alternative that sounds like a cross between Sevendust, Fuel, 3 Doors Down and Saliva.” State of Man’s full-length debut CD, “Lose Your Mind,” gained the attention of Atlanta platinum producer Rick Beato (Shinedown; I Nine; Vince Neil; Jump, Little Children; The Working Title; Flickerstick) and multi-platinum, Grammy award winning producer Don McCollister (Sister Hazel, Indigo Girls, Third Day, Shawn Mullins), who each recorded tracks for their EP, "More Than Coincidence," the band's maxi-single "Swallow Your Fears" (which reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart, June 24 issue, and charted for 8 consecutive weeks) and the new full length "Both Sides of the Story."

The strength of the band’s live show has lead to local and regional band competition t