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Atomic Number: 41
Atomic Symbol: Nb
Atomic Radius: 142.9pm
Melting Point: 2477 ºC
Boiling Point: 4744 ºC
Atomic Weight: 92.9064
Electron Configuration: [Kr]5s14d4
Oxidation States: 5, 3
Energy: Receptive
Element: Air / Water
Planet: Jupiter
Kirkland James: vocals, guitar
Justice Draconis: keyboard, Didgeridoo, vocals
Diggs P. Mahoney: guitar, vocals
Drewza D. Brewza: skitzo skinbeater
Dr. Pfshopilis: 5-string bass
Adm Bmb: guitar, vocals

Niobium is Element 41 on the Periodic Table of Elements. Niobium is derived from the name Niobe, which in Greek mythology is the daughter of Tantalus. In its purest form Niobium is a shiny, white, soft, and ductile metal; that takes on a bluish cast and becomes dark when exposed to the world around us. Niobium is considered one of the 3 Space Age Metals. The element has super conductive properties and when charged with a current and submersed in certain chemicals, Niobium’s surface can become anodized to nearly any hue of electrifying color. Niobium is a hypoallergenic metal. Meaning that almost no one has ever had an allergic reaction to it. It is believed that Niobium has healing powers, and may be found used in rituals that help to balance the Chakra’s and to clean the soul.

Band History
The concept behind the music of Niobium is perfectly reflected by the essence of the physical properties of the Element. It began early in 2004 when Justice propositioned Kirkland James and Amanda Busch of Rimshodt start a side project that would perform at a Cultural Festival only a few months away. Their ideas were on the same level, but the structure and sound began as something much more mellow, something with a new-age trance ambience, a progressive rock sound touched by the dark side to give you a new wave called Psycadelic Tribal Trance Metal. With Justice breathing his fire through the didgeridoo, Kirkland James on the guitar and Amanda Hand beating on the drums the band made a successful impact with their first performance, Invocation.

In July of 2004 after their show at the Red Sea, the group decided to enlist Diggz Mahoney as a second guitarist, which also developed into singing backup vocals. Shortly there after, Niobium began auditioning new percussionists and bassists. Drew Boyd astonished the group with his first audition with a very creative jam session with only a week of practicing with the demo. Unfortunately, at this time Amanda began suffering with a serious illness and was forced to leave the band. Not long after Amanda left, Rossi a.k.a. Dr. Pfshopilis made his entrance playing the bass and brought an impressive degree of skill to the band. This new addition brought a greater dynamic foundation to Niobium. For the next month, Niobium recorded their First EP, Alpha Prime, at McNally Smith College of Music; St. Paul, Minnesota with student producer Adam Cronce. They also worked on their performance, stage presence and business strategy to successfully combat the highly competitive local scene beginning June 2005. With an impressive 80+ fans on a Tuesday night to support Niobium, they were welcomed back by their fans with open arms. Continuing their journey gaining hundreds of fans they collaborate with local Fire/Glow Dance Troupes Phoenix Experience and Illumination as well as Various Video Jockey’s including VJ Boris BP da House Meista and VJ Catalyst, bringing a new eclectic ambiance of phsycadelic tribal trance metal to an exciting level of artistic performance. Early in 2006 the Diggz Mahoney endured some life difficulties that resulted in him taking an undetermined leave of absence to undertake a deep learning experience. In his stead, Niobium enlisted the very talented Adam Cronce who had been living with some of the band members and working very close with them recording their up coming album “Call of the Tribe”. The Next Chapter of Niobium now sets to unfold as fans gather in masses to see what the local buzz is all about.

Show History

May 2006
“Calling All Angels” @ The Rock – Maplewood, MN

April 2006
Power Man 5000 @ Star Central – Columbia Heights, MN
Major Label Show Case @ O’Garas – St. Paul, MN

March 2006
“The Chemical Awakening” @ Star Central – Columbia Heights, MN
“St. Patrick’s Day” @ Station 4 – St. Paul, MN

February 2006
“The Four of Hearts” @ Star Central – Columbia Heights, MN
* (TC Muzique filmed this Performance, for the Twin Cities Local Cable TV Show.)

January 2006
“Carpe Mammae” @ the 540 Big space – St. Paul, MN

November 2005
“Fan Appreciation V2.0” @ Station 4 – St. Paul, MN

October 2005
“Sean Doyle’s 3rd Annual Wicked Fun Halloween” @ the 540 Big space – St. Paul, MN
Star Central - Columbia Heights, MN

September 2005
The House of Rock w/ Black Flood Diesel – Euclare, WI

August 2005
“Distortional Diversity” @ The Rock – Maplewood, MN
Star Central – Columbia Heights, MN

July 2005
The Rock – Maplewood, MN

June 2005
Station 4 - The Bands “Re-Debut” Performance. A Headlining act which brought over 80 fans out on a Tuesday Night – St. Paul, MN

The Band took a break to restructure and Re-organize, but also used this time to host a flurry of house parties creating an impressive buzz.

July 2004
Red Sea - Niobium Brought out about 30 people to this week day event as the headlining act.

May 2004
Invocation – the original debut


Up Coming Shows

June 9th 2006
“An Acoustic Show Case” @ The Rock – Maplewood, MN

June 15th 2006
“Battle of the Bands” @ Renegades – Burnsville, MN

June 29th 2006
“Battle of the Bands” @ Renegades – Burnsville, MN

July 21st 2006
“Destrier Fetish Fashion” @ First Ave – Minneapolis, MN

July 15th 2006
Suburban Theater – Minneapolis, MN

July 22nd 2006
“Journey to the Underground” @ Club Underground – Minneapolis, MN

Aug 2nd 2006
“Lake Front Days” – Prior Lake, MN

Aug 12th 2006
“Carpe Mammae the Movement” @ First Ave – Minneapolis, MN