Syndicate is an original metal band based out of Gloucester County, VA. and was formed in 2005. The old school bands they grew up listening to, as well as the modern bands of today, all influence Syndicate's unique sound. Gary Beckner is one of the bands guitarists. He is also handling the lead vocals until the group finds someone with the "right fit" to step in. He picked up the guitar at age 11 and is basically self-taught. Every note he plays is straight from the heart. Mike Stratton is on guitar also. He has been playing for 6 years and studied under Mike Larkin. He is definitely a force to be reckoned with and his signature licks will leave you spellbound. Drew Davidson is on bass. He has been playing for 2 years and his style is unique and heavy. He is mostly a self-taught musician but he also has had some instruction. Charles Lynch is on drums. He has been playing for 4 years and is the workhorse for the bands signature sound. Syndicate is climbing that proverbial ladder. If talent and hard work has anything to do with it, they will make it to the top.