The endorsement deal places Travis along side artist Nick Menza (Megadeth), Eddy Heyward & Shannon Sharp (Independent)
Hailing from Tempe, Arizona, Hemoptysis continues making a name for themselves by combining old school Thrash and modern Death Metal. Hemoptysis continue to receive both internet and radio airplay receiving plenty of media attention while securing numerous endorsements. The L.A./Phoenix Music Awards has dubbed Hemoptysis, 'Metal Artist of the Year 2009' which Travis (drummer) and Masaki (vocalist/guitarist)
Hemptysis, who's CD, "Who Needs A Shepard" was released in 2008, have enlisted the services of legendary producer, Ryan Greene to rework the single “Shadow of Death”. Known for his work with Alice Cooper, Cheap Trick, Megadeth, and many others, Ryan Greene pushed Hemoptysis to their creative limits and beyond. The single was also mastered by George Marino (Metallica, Iron Maiden, Sepultura, and more).



