Michael Mariani: Lead Vocals

Michael Mariani’s 4+ octave vocal range is as emotional as it is soulful and powerful. He grabs listeners with engaging lyrics sung in a quality and style all his own. With his melodic voice, and energetic stage presence, he ignites the massive sonic experience of Epsilon Eridani.

Steven Michael Taylor: Bass

Steven Michael Taylor began playing bass at 16 with numerous metal and cover bands. With over 40 years experience on the New Jersey and New York music scene, Steven has a thunderous, yet melodic approach emulating and styling his playing to the likes of Geddy Lee, Steve Harris, and John Entwistle. Although influenced by these legends, Steve’s unique and creative bass lines exhibit skill, timing, and backbone. His playing intertwines with the hard-hitting and intricate music of Epsilon Eridani. With Steve Michael Taylor on bass locking in with AJ Spinelli on drums, they form a devastating universe for the otherworldly guitar musings of Scott Bennett.

Scott Bennett: Lead Guitar

Scott Bennett is a Guitar Virtuoso who began playing in bands in 1983. A native of Houlton, Maine, he migrated to Manhattan in 1990 and quickly became a highly sought after gun-for-hire on the rock and metal circuit throughout lower New York and New York City. Recruited by major record labels like Maverick, Geffen, and RCA, Scott held out in order to explore the music he is passionate about. Epsilon Eridani, the band which he named, is that music.

AJ Spinelli: Drums

AJ Spinelli, a 20 year veteran, began drumming at the age of 7 and has played for numerous cover and original bands. At the age of 23 he was signed to Pure Steel Records. AJ’s physical approach and style of playing is skillful, powerful, and loud. As his fans and bandmates will tell you, sawdust and woodchips literally fly from the drumset when he plays.