Who We Are

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Cell 23 is a 6-piece alternative metal band based in Colorado Springs. The band’s lineup consists of guitarists Ian Hopkins and Nathan Meredith, drummer Stewart Ricker, vocalist Trenton Pickett, bassist Kegan Trantham, and multi-instrumentalist Xander Grendel.

Originally formed in 2018 by high school friends Ian, Nathan and Stewart, the band have released one full length album, two demos and five singles, including a music video, all of which were almost entirely self-produced.

Following the pandemic, the band began playing shows in 2021 and established a name for themselves in the Colorado scene, having performed in Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Denver, Greeley and Fort Collins. After a brief hiatus in 2024, Cell 23 has returned to the stage with a refreshed lineup, new songs, and intense energy.