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Rhino 39 was formed in 1993 from two former Chicagoland bands, Vicious Circle and Threat. Since their inception, they have recorded six demos consisting of all original material. The band has remained true to their musical roots by maintaining driving melodies, vocal harmonies, and guitar leads in their songs. They have kept all of the angst, power and aggression that is associated with metal music but have done so with an original flair. Each member contributes both lyrically and musically when writing material. Rhino 39 has a very diverse writing style ranging from a variety of topics from both past and current news events, to very personal emotions the members have had to face in life. Musical influences include;

Iron Maiden, Metallica, Megadeth and Black Sabbath, and are currently compared to Godsmack and Drowning Pool. The band, in various forms, has played countless shows in the Tri-state area. Including opening for such national acts as Riot, Savatage, Gwar, Prong, David T. Chastain and bandmates with Billy Corgan (pre Smashing Pumkins).They have also been featured on VH1 and in magazines such as Hit Parader, Metal Edge, RIP, Kerrang, Illinois Entertainer and various other local publications. Rhino 39 has also received radio play on several local, college, and national stations along with conducting live interviews on air. They have also recorded and performed live for two local cable shows that aired in the Chicagoland area.