Stemage is known for his video game and television soundtracks, including Cartoon Network's animated series Steven Universe.
13 Facts About Stemage
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Stemage is known for his involvement in several video game cover projects, including Metroid Metal and Viking Guitar.
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Stemage recorded an original album in 1997 named Organized Uproar, using a cassette 8-track in his dorm room.
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In 2003, Stemage formed Metroid cover project Metroid Metal, later recruiting other artists such as Danimal Cannon.
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Stemage released several albums with the group over the following years, including Varia Suite, Expansion Pack and Other Album.
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In 2010, Stemage was hired to perform the soundtrack for the Xbox Live game Alpha Squad.
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Stemage joined Viking Guitar in 2014, alongside Travis Morgan, Mega Beardo, and founder Erik Peabody.
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Viking Guitar originated as a solo act fronted by Peabody, with which Stemage had featured as a guest on several occasions.
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The new incarnation of the band released their debut studio album Legion later that year while continuing the annual Danse Macabre projects that Stemage had been involved in earlier.
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Stemage had a brief tenure with LONELYROLLINGSTARS, working on their 2014 album CARNIVORTEX and performing live at MAGFest 12 to support the release.
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In 2018, Stemage joined a band called Super Strikers, along with video game composers Keiji Yamagishi and Manami Matsumae.
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Stemage has described his music as "Catchy, high-energy space rock mixed with metal, pop, and prog".
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Stemage has cited stylistic influences such as Failure, Stone Temple Pilots, Self, Hum, Meshuggah and Shiner.