Mike Bonavita (vocals), Robert Bruce (guitar), David Cebula (guitar), Todd P. (bass), and Barry Knain (drums) composed Down Cycle in 2000, since then gathering an always-rising fan base and considerable recognition by the industry. Creating compositions inspired by metal style's heaviest scopes, the five-piece team has grown their own kind of intense ponderous rock. After several months of intense rehearsing, Down Cycle decided to record their first disc, the five-song EP Breathe This Life, later issued in June 2000. They then played numerous live shows, and in February of 2001, managed to win the HBO Battle of the Bands in the hard rock category, therefore achieving even wider acclaim. ~ Mario Mesquita Borges