Navel doesn’t just defy categorization as groove, metal or punk, but they are a trio of musicians whose melodic tone and style bridge the gap to create a Third Way. Stunning guitar riffs, pulsing bass, hammering percussion and strident vocals make Navel an economy of groove. Vibrant harmonies intertwine with a staccato of metal influenced riffs to create a unique style of performance. Navel shows are more than simply coming on stage and playing instruments. Their stage presence and novelty is more than musical virtuosity. They possess that quality which immediately engages their audience. Navel implicitly understands that their show is a give and take between the music, their performance and the audience. Their first album, Weight In Gold (2001) was an immediate critical and popular success. With gigs throughout Virginia, Maryland and D.C., Navel has become an underground sensation with a loyal following.