The Altered States is an Auckland/Shore based band active since 2009 - our sound would best be described as a mixture of alternative/experimental/post-hardcore rock. We share vocals between most of our members, clean/gritty/screams and are influenced by artists such as Thrice, Alexisonfire, At The Drive In, Sparta, Deftones,A Perfect Cirlce, Thursday, Eyes Set to Kill, Lost Prophets, Coheed & Cambria, Parkway Drive etc.

We have been on the scene for a couple of years with regular gigs around Aucks, recently released a 4-track EP and working on our next compilation at the current time.

Due to one of our members departing overseas, we require a second guitarist to fill out our sound.

- Someone who likes the same stuff we do, 18-35 age range,male or female is fine.
- Transport & financial means to cover practice costs of around $15 weekly
- Gigging quality gear preferable.
- Our songs are well layered but not hard to learn. Someone who can come up with their own parts within the scope of our sound, not just repeat the other guitar all the time. A mixture of lead and rhythm playing would be required, and a healthy knowledge of FX pedals for soundscaping wouldn't go astray.
- Backing vocals either clean or dirty would be a definite plus, but it not essential.

Email/pm/Facebook/text/call to apply - demos of current material can be emailed to applicants, and samples of our older stuff can be found at thealteredstates.co.nz and our Facebook page.