BEYOND LEGACY (formerly known as NERIJUS) is an original modern alternative rock band based in Chicago, IL. They are recognized for the substantial lyrical work and charismatic stage personality. Every song is an impressive storytelling come to the fore giving out a supersonic musical tornado of energy and power, substantial lyrical work covering social, historian, and dystopian themes.
BEYOND LEGACY had an honor to share a stage with national acts such as The Rasmus, Disciple, Hinder, Otherwise, Tommy Vext (former Bad Wolves), Small Town Titans, Sammy Boller, Danny Worsnop (former Asking Alexandria), Smile Empty Soul, The Ramona Flowers, The Broken View, and many others.
-Members-
Vocals/Songwriter/Guitar - Nerijus Glezekas
Drums - Vince Barth
Bass - Derek Ansell
Awards
•In 2023 BEYOND LEGACY song Seeds Will Grow was nominated 1st place in rock category by Great American Song Contest.
•In 2024 Seeds Will Grow achieved a title of Finalist in rock category of John Lennon Songwriting Contest.
Publications/Press
Kyiv Post https://www.kyivpost.com/post/32738
Daily Herald https://www.dailyherald.com/20240816/news/i-have-to-do-something-algonquin-musician-promotes-awareness-of-ukrainian-resistance/
Northwest Herald https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/news/2024/08/18/algonquin-musician-promotes-awareness-of-ukrainian-resistance-i-have-to-do-something/
Illustrate Magazine https://illustratemagazine.com/nerijus-glezekas-released-phenomenal-new-song-seeds-will-grow/