The Driven

The Driven was formed in late 2000 after Joe Marselle and Scott Oliva reunited after having been together in the progressive metal band Inner Strength for seven years.   Inner Strength had released one album in 1994 on the German label Institute Of Art Records/Rough Trade.  Rob Lauritsen and Mike Provenzale have played together previously and round out this 4 piece group.

Their self-financed recording “Gravity Clock” contains a total of 18 tracks.  The Driven shows heavy influences of Soundgarden and in some places Monster Magnet and Corrosion Of Conformity.  Oliva’s vocals sound amazingly similar at times to Oni Logan, formerly of Lynch Mob.  Marselle attacks the guitar with thick, fuzzy riffs and the Lauritsen and Provenzale provide a heavy back end to this release.

Scott Oliva – Vocals
Joe Marselle – Guitars
Rob Lauritsen – Bass
Mike Provenzale - Drums