Rival City

Alternative Rock band formed by Jeff Gutt in 2014 under the name Rival City Heights comprising of Gary Pittel and Cmak Ashtiani on guitar, Casey Jenkins (2) on bass and Brandon Brown (6) on drums. In Early 2016, shortly after the release of their debut single , William Martin Hunt (of Evanescence) replaced Brandon Brown (6) on drums. Gary Pittel and Cmak Ashtiani both left the group that October and were replaced by lead guitarist Geno Lenardo (Filter (2)/Device (19)). The band name was shortened to Rival City before the release of their 2nd single on October 25, 2016.