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ln a dimly-lit skate park,

deep within a sea of teenagers
in eyeliner, an unlikely pair of
musicians takes the stage.
And now for something
completely different," promises
drummer Nick Mehalick, 26.
He and his 18-year old
brother, guitar prodigy Mike
Mehalick, comprise the rock
duo This Temper.
Mike, a self-taught guitarist,
begins wailing on stage. Nick
beats the drum wildly with
one hand and simultaneously
strokes the keys of Cynthia
the Synthesizer" with the other,
all the while belting out poetic,
free-verse lyrics.
Our uncle really got us into
music," Nick recalls after the
show. l have been in bands my
whole life."
Mike, who is all smiles all the
time, notes, l've grown up
listening to Nick play. Us starting
a band was bound to happen."
ln a renovated van, Nick and
Mike take their talents on the
road, booking venues across
the country. Their music blends
heavy shreds and pleading vocal
to create a rousing sound and
killer live show.
This band of brothers is more
than just your typical garage
band. Nick is also a high
school English teacher in the
Philadelphia School District.
Mike, though currently in high
school, is a talented artist.
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