Influences range from Fear Factory to Machine Head, Slipknot to Coal Chamber, and Cradle of Filth to Meshuggah. More accurately, they provide an underlay of techniques and attitudes, not just musical passages. The true essence of Dominion is their self sufficient, from-within songwriting philosophy. To be a Dominion song, it must be true to personal life. The music must be fresh and explore new territories. Perhaps the most important influence for Dominion is life itself. Dominion is not about fancy images or fictional life experiences. They write what they know; they write what they've experienced. Their songs reach a universal metal audience that relates to the brutal reality of their sound by delivering powerful lyrics and inventive lyrics. This brutality does not end in songwriting or in the studio. Dominion takes their attitudes and intensity all the way to the stage. Their songs speak for themselves during their furious live presentations. The songs are displayed with their true emotions and pin drop tightness. Dominion cuts no corners in making their shows a true work of art. The musical connection on Dominion began long before they joined together to make a singular music force. The unit began to assemble in their young years of high school. Brian Wolff and Sean Kennedy soon realized their musical visions were the same and decided to jam.After realizing what a phenomenal sound they had created, Chris Rueffer approached and brought a much needed sense of enthusiasm. The trio thrived for the next 3 years expanding on their sounds and formulated the Dominion philosophy. During this period, the musical connections that would make Dominion, a force to be reckoned with, were being made. Side by side, Brian and long-time friend Kyle Mayer studied drums. Little did they know, friendly competition was molding them to become the percussive machine that they are today.Since the idea of 2 drummers seemed unthinkable, Kyle was involved in unrelated bands. After 6 years of studying drums together, Kyle decided to start from scratch as a keyboardist. Now, working on the same project with this already existing musical connection didn't seem so unrealistic. With the addition of Kyle to the band, guitarist/vocalist Tim Gavin also came. Tim had been in previous bands with Kyle and Chris, and had recorded Dominion in the past. As a five piece, the music of Dominion began to chart new territory. With the duel vocals and percussion, fierce guitars, and entrancing keyboards, Dominion began to create sounds never before heard to the music world. The quintet began circulating demos and playing shows in the Chicago land area at venues such as Rockhouse USA (Riley's), The Other Side, Champ's, Tower Records, Club Phenomenon, and even venturing out of state to Milwaukee, Madison, and DesMoines. They are also a featured band at North Central College's radio station 89.1 FM and have performed in their studio. As much as the band was thriving at this point, something was missing. In 2002, a guitarist and long-time associate of Kyle's, Aaron Nordstrom completed the circle. With Aaron's addition, the music of Dominion reached a level unimagined by fans and even the band. With Dominion's potential now limitless, they have no doubts that they will continue to chart new musical territory and gain global recognition.