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August 20, 2006
Matt James and former D.O.T bassist Robert Jeske have reunited to join a new all
original, hard rock Minneapolis band called "Buried By Hope". Other members of the band are guitarist's Jason and Chad
from their former band "Banehinge". The group is currently writing songs for their upcoming full length, self titled
debut album which may be released in Spring of 2007. Check out their MySpace website at:
February 7, 2006
Matt James, beside continuing in D.O.T, has been asked by former "Decade" bandmates, Tedd & Linda Bullock, to
join their Classic Rock Cover band called "ARENA." His first show with the band will be on Saturday, March 11th,
2006 at Monte's Sports Bar, @ 8299 University Ave. NE, in Spring Lake Park, MN. Call for more info @ 763.784.2230.
You can check out Monte's Website @:
February 1, 2006
Downside of Truth have some live shows lined up. March 18th, 2006 they will be playing at Pov's Sports Bar
in Spring Lake Park, MN, and March 25th D.O.T will be heading back on the road for one show in Marcus, Iowa with their good
friends 13th Step and Shatterbone. Look out Iowa, Here They Come Again!!!!!!
September 29, 2005
Matt took second place in the Guitar Center Drum Competition. It was a tough competition with some very good players.
Although Matt was told by various people from the audience that they thought he should have won. Very cool.
September 26, 2005
Matt James is entered into the Guitar Center Drum Competition which will be held at Guitar Center in Edina, Minnesota
this Wednesday the 28th, 2005.
Competition starts at 7:00 pm. Come and check it out.
September 20, 2005
Matt James and Downside of Truth welcome new lead singer Behn Zarecky to the line up. Currently the band is writing
new material and is planning live shows for December of 2005.
June 1, 2005
Chris South singer for Downside of Truth has left the band. Auditions are now being held. Contact Matt James for
an audition.
May 16, 2005
Downside of Truth has been chosen to open for National Recording Artists SOIL on May 29th, 2005 at Star Central in Fridley.
Check their website for details and how to purchase tickets.
May 15, 2005
D.O.T played in Marcus, Iowa last night to a packed house. D.O.T tore up the house, sold a bunch of merch
and signed dozens of autographs. Thanks again to Marcus, Iowa for having D.O.T play. Also on the bill was Shatterbone
and Impaler.
May 1, 2005
Downside of Truth is once again in the studio recording a three song follow up demo. The songs which will be on
the demo are Lies, Flawed, and Negligence. It should be released sometime in early June of 2005.
February 12, 2005
Last night Matt and his band D.O.T played with their good friends the Pimps at Star Central in Fridley, MN. Once
again it was a great show with a good sized crowd.
October 18, 2004
Downside of Truth has been confirmed to headline at First Avenue - Main Room in Minneapolis on Wednesday, November 10th,
2004. Other bands on the line-up include: Nuisance Crew, LTD, & 7 Months of Nothing. Details to follow
or check the D.O.T website at:
October 10, 2004
Downside Of Truth was interviewed for the cable TV show "Minnesota Music" on Local Access Channel 6. (Comcast only,
you cannot get it on Satellite) The show, with the interview, is currently airing throughout the month of
October 2004. The schedule is as follows: Sunday through Thursday at 8:00am, 11:00pm, and 2:00am. The interview
was done by Matt James' good friend, Fergie Frederiksen, (Ex-Toto lead singer), and Mike Woodley. 
September 30, 2004
Once again, D.O.T takes second place and falls short by a small margin of votes to VAIN. D.O.T put on a great
show with great crowd support , however, Vain kicked everyone's ass. Thanks to everyone who showed up to support D.O.T.
We appreciate it. See ya next time........
September 27, 2004
Downside of Truth is in it's second battle of the bands this Wednesday, September 29th, 2004 at the Rock Nightclub
in Maplewood. The battle is called the "Fall Band Slam" sponsered by BBM&E Productions and The Rock Nightclub.
D.O.T will be competing against Midshaft Gash, D.S, & Vain. Doors open at 8:00 pm and the battle gets underway at
9:00 pm. There will be a $5 cover charge at the door with an official ballot to each paying individual. This is
an 18+ show.
September 20, 2004
Downside of Truth played a great show yesterday September 19th, at the Profile Music Entertainment Center.
D.O.T was on the bill with National Recording Artists 40 Below Summer, and Slitheryn. Also on the bill were
local bands Black Flood Diesel, and Likwid Blu. The show was a great success and D.O.T made a bunch of new fans.
Thanks to everyone who showed up.
July 10, 2004
D.O.T has unfortunate news.....My best friend in the whole world, Guitarist Chad Betsinger and the band have parted ways
due to differences in opinion and direction. D.O.T's new guitarist is former "Rigg" & "Dead of Winter" guitarist,
Chris Winter. Shows will resume as scheduled despite the set-back. All I can say to Chad is:...."I'm sorry
this happened." I hope Chad the best of luck in his future endeavors.
May 11, 2004
Matt and his band "Downside of Truth" will be opening for Recon / Artemis Records Recording Artists, "DOPE" on Thursday,
May 20th, 2004 at the Rock Nightclub in Maplewood. The band line up for the show will be "Overdose" followed by
"D.O.T", with "Dope" headlining. Tickets are on sale now and are $10. This is a 21+ show. Check
D.O.T's website at:
April 22, 2004
"Downside of Truth" will be playing the Minneapolis Mayhem, Metal Fest on April 24th, 2004. This show will be held
at the Quest Club and will include acts such as Morbid Angel, R-Evolution, Satyricon, Suffocation, Enforsaken, Impaler, Pyramaze,
Novembers Doom, Disinter, Demonicon, and many more.........check the Minneapolis Mayhem website at:
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