Angela and Rob-Lalia

The remaining parts of Lalia

'Equal parts bittersweet melodies and crushing heaviness, Lalia formed in 2004 over a shared fondness for the misuse of fuzz pedals and china cymbals in pursuit of loud and pretty noises.

Lalia decided to take a break late in 2006. The tragic and untimely death of Ben Shepherd in May 2007 spelled the end for the band, though we (Angela and Rob) performed as Lalia one last time at Ben's wake on 23 June 2007. While we will continue to write and play, both together and in other projects, we feel that Lalia was definitely Ben's band and with this in mind, the name should be laid to rest along with him.'