ABOUT THE BAND

Meet the Tiwanaku band mates and the story behind the sound.

Member 1 portrait

Sean Valentine

Guitar

Brought into the band by the Hurka brothers after years on the Pittsburgh scene. Instant chemistry with Ed led to him laying down fiery leads for the debut.

Member 2 portrait

Liam Hurka

Drums

Rejoined Tiwanaku to unleash blast beats and chaos after recording Earth Base One. Known for his fast-paced, relentless drumming that drives the band’s sound.

Member 3 portrait

Ed Mowery

Lead

Founder of Tiwanaku and former member of Nocturnus. Launched the band blending dual vocals, keys, and metal legends like Richard Christy and Alex Webster.

Member 4 portrait

Ryan Oneill

Keyboards

Joined Tiwanaku after jamming with Ed and Keith in the early 2000s. Helped shape the debut Earth Base One with his signature synth energy.

About Tiwanaku

Born in Pittsburgh’s metal underground, Tiwanaku fuse cosmic death metal with sci-fi storytelling and ancient myth. Founded by Ed Mowery (ex-Nocturnus), the band brings together elite musicians from the city’s heavy scene. Their debut album Earth Base One unleashes a mix of crushing riffs, melodic keys, and interstellar aggression. Tiwanaku stand as a bridge between brutal tradition and futuristic sound.