Mt. Helium is the new moniker for the Los Angeles-area band formerly known as The Apex Theory, effective with their 2007 album Faces.
Formed in 1999, Mt. Helium began as a local act not interested in being signed, only to have numerous labels contact them due to word of mouth. Three of the original band members (former vocalist Ontronik “Andy” Khatchaturian, bassist David Hakopyan and guitarist and current vocalist Art Karamian) are Armenian by heritage, which can be distinctly heard from their Mediterranean time signature.
In 2000 the band released an independent EP entitled Extendemo, which resulted in their signing to Dreamworks Records in early 2001. Shortly thereafter, the band entered the studio with Don Gilmore (whose credits include the likes of Linkin Park, Velvet Revolver and Avril Lavigne), who produced their self-titled major-label debut EP, and their full-length debut, Topsy-Turvy, which were released on October 9, 2001 and April 2, 2002, respectively. The band’s first (and only) singles, “Shhh… (Hope Diggy)” and “Apossibly” garnered the band mainstream success as both were featured extensively in MTV2’s rotation. “Apossibly” was also used in promotion of the videogame Minority Report: Everybody Runs.
The band toured for a good portion of the next few years in support of their major-label albums, first playing Vans Warped Tour and co-headlining MTV2’s Tour with Lostprophets in 2001. In the summer of 2002, the band played on the second stage of Ozzfest.
Later in 2002, vocalist Ontronik “Andy” Khachaturian (who previously played drums for System of a Down before founding The Apex Theory) left the band due to differences in musical opinions. Khachaturian is currently involved in a solo project and a band dubbed VoKEE. After searching for a replacement, the remaining members decided to continue as a three-piece outfit, with guitarist Art Karamian taking responsibility for vocal duties as well.
The Apex Theory officially resurfaced in 2004, self-releasing their latest EP, inthatskyissomethingwatching. Though the band has not embarked on a national tour as of yet, they have successfully played countless shows in their home state of California.
On June 30, 2006, the band announced the completion of their first full-length album without their former vocalist, Ontronik. The album was titled Faces, and was released under the band name Mt. Helium.
The album can be bought from their myspace for only 7$.
Band members
Current lineup (2002 to Present)
* Art Karamian (Vocals, Guitar)
* David Hakopyan (Bass)
* Sammy J. Watson (Drums)
Previous lineup (1999 to 2002)
* Ontronik “Andy” Khatchaturian (Vocals)
* Art Karamian (Guitar)
* David Hakopyan (Bass)
* Sammy J. Watson (Drums)
Discography
* Extendemo (2000)
* The Apex Theory (2001)
* Topsy-Turvy (2002)
* inthatskyissomethingwatching (2004)
* Lightpost EP (2007)
* Faces (2007)
Formed in 1999, Mt. Helium began as a local act not interested in being signed, only to have numerous labels contact them due to word of mouth. Three of the original band members (former vocalist Ontronik “Andy” Khatchaturian, bassist David Hakopyan and guitarist and current vocalist Art Karamian) are Armenian by heritage, which can be distinctly heard from their Mediterranean time signature.
In 2000 the band released an independent EP entitled Extendemo, which resulted in their signing to Dreamworks Records in early 2001. Shortly thereafter, the band entered the studio with Don Gilmore (whose credits include the likes of Linkin Park, Velvet Revolver and Avril Lavigne), who produced their self-titled major-label debut EP, and their full-length debut, Topsy-Turvy, which were released on October 9, 2001 and April 2, 2002, respectively. The band’s first (and only) singles, “Shhh… (Hope Diggy)” and “Apossibly” garnered the band mainstream success as both were featured extensively in MTV2’s rotation. “Apossibly” was also used in promotion of the videogame Minority Report: Everybody Runs.
The band toured for a good portion of the next few years in support of their major-label albums, first playing Vans Warped Tour and co-headlining MTV2’s Tour with Lostprophets in 2001. In the summer of 2002, the band played on the second stage of Ozzfest.
Later in 2002, vocalist Ontronik “Andy” Khachaturian (who previously played drums for System of a Down before founding The Apex Theory) left the band due to differences in musical opinions. Khachaturian is currently involved in a solo project and a band dubbed VoKEE. After searching for a replacement, the remaining members decided to continue as a three-piece outfit, with guitarist Art Karamian taking responsibility for vocal duties as well.
The Apex Theory officially resurfaced in 2004, self-releasing their latest EP, inthatskyissomethingwatching. Though the band has not embarked on a national tour as of yet, they have successfully played countless shows in their home state of California.
On June 30, 2006, the band announced the completion of their first full-length album without their former vocalist, Ontronik. The album was titled Faces, and was released under the band name Mt. Helium.
The album can be bought from their myspace for only 7$.
Band members
Current lineup (2002 to Present)
* Art Karamian (Vocals, Guitar)
* David Hakopyan (Bass)
* Sammy J. Watson (Drums)
Previous lineup (1999 to 2002)
* Ontronik “Andy” Khatchaturian (Vocals)
* Art Karamian (Guitar)
* David Hakopyan (Bass)
* Sammy J. Watson (Drums)
Discography
* Extendemo (2000)
* The Apex Theory (2001)
* Topsy-Turvy (2002)
* inthatskyissomethingwatching (2004)
* Lightpost EP (2007)
* Faces (2007)
by dskjghaskjgal June 30, 2008
The best skiing spot in Oregon, way better then Mt. Hood. It doesn't offer very difficult terrain, but the parks are rather hard, and have hosted some big shot snowboarding competitions. Also Sean White snowboards here. Also has a mean Tubing park.
Downsides: Owned by the devil, Powder Corp., which in turn makes food, tickets, and passes way to expensive. The Summit lift doesn't open very often, and thats the best terrain on the mountain.
Downsides: Owned by the devil, Powder Corp., which in turn makes food, tickets, and passes way to expensive. The Summit lift doesn't open very often, and thats the best terrain on the mountain.
by ill give mine if you give yours December 29, 2007
An large pile of laundry, often found in homes with more than 2 residents whom share a communal laundry & related duties. Word is used by the person who thinks they have finally finished washing the heaping pile only to find more dirty laundry and realizes: "fuck, there's more!" Yes folks, there always is.
I have to go home and tackle Mt. Fuckmore before the weekend so I have something to wear Saturday night.
by spottedtan September 21, 2009
Stacy: OMG! Its soo hot out here!
Julie: I know. All these guys keep staring at my chest. If they only knew how much Mt. Dew I was making, they wouldn't be so intrested.
Julie: I know. All these guys keep staring at my chest. If they only knew how much Mt. Dew I was making, they wouldn't be so intrested.
by IcemanPDT October 7, 2011
It is a sacred place located on an indian motherfucker. he jizzes offf to it every night. Once he was having a wank his dad came and gave him a spank.
by SKULLCRUSHR August 19, 2019
That bathroom smelled like Mt. Sterling.
by trapeze artist December 5, 2010
A small town as far as the rest of the country is concerned, but a half way large town for Montana. Roundup is like the cooler older sister to the towns of Melstone, Lavina, Broadview, and Ryegate.
The people who live here tend to be shorter than average but have larger than average egos. This is probebly due to the water that looks like sewer water and tastes like it too. There is an excess of drugs and alcohol which can be found in the school parking lot any day of the week.Half of the population under the age of 35 thinks that they are gangster, even though the town is surrounded by ranches and farms. The other half admits that they are rednecks.
There isn't really anything to do in Roundup but hang out with your friends. The highschool is nothing special. The only teams that ever get high awards are the academic teams.
The only reason to move to Roundup is because of the coal mine that never does very well.
Yet for all its downfalls, people still are crazy enough to live here.
The people who live here tend to be shorter than average but have larger than average egos. This is probebly due to the water that looks like sewer water and tastes like it too. There is an excess of drugs and alcohol which can be found in the school parking lot any day of the week.Half of the population under the age of 35 thinks that they are gangster, even though the town is surrounded by ranches and farms. The other half admits that they are rednecks.
There isn't really anything to do in Roundup but hang out with your friends. The highschool is nothing special. The only teams that ever get high awards are the academic teams.
The only reason to move to Roundup is because of the coal mine that never does very well.
Yet for all its downfalls, people still are crazy enough to live here.
by bear partner in crime July 21, 2011