Bio
Rob Harris
Guitarist
Rob has always played guitar with an aggressive attitude. Ever since he heard the breakdown in the Metallica song, “One,” he knew he wanted to be a guitar player.
After playing in a few bands in the Philadelphia are, he decided to dive in and step up his guitar playing and knowledge for about 10 years before forming Life After Last.
His recent writing and musical influences include:
The Ghost Inside, Parkway Drive, Machine Head, Architects, and Spiritbox.
Rob uses:
ESP LTD Deluxe MH-1000ET (Modded) Custom Paint Purple
ESP LTD Deluxe MH-1000ET (Modded) Charcoal Burst
ESP LTD Deluxe SN-1000ET
(Modded) Natural Koa Top
Fishman Fluence KSE Signature Pickups
Shure Wireless Units
Monster Cables
Quad Cortex Profiler
EVH 5150 III 4x12 Cabinets
IMAGE: Haley Rose Photography
Bryan Bernstein
Guitarist
Bryan is a seasoned guitarist with over 20 years of experience, known for creating moody, ambient, and textured compositions. Trained on the violin from the age of six, Bryan developed a deep understanding of musical dynamics, which translates into his unique guitar style. Drawing inspiration from iconic artists such as Eddie Van Halen, Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Deftones, Bryan’s playing combines intricate melodies and emotive atmospheres.
Shaping his tone, Bryan uses Ibanez and ESP guitars equipped with Fishman Fluence pickups, paired with the cutting-edge Neural DSP Quad Cortex. Passionate about crafting immersive soundscapes and aggressive rhythms, Bryan chooses String Source strings for his distinctive feel and clarity. With a rich foundation in classical training and a love for contemporary rock and metal, Bryan’s music speaks to those who appreciate both technical skill and emotional depth.
IMAGE: Haley Rose Photography
Elliot weiss
Bassist
He started playing bass around the age of 15. His father was a bassist, and he refused to buy him drums, so he picked up one of his basses and never looked back. He joined a band with a few guys from school and instantly fell in love with playing in and band.
Over the years he's played in few different bands and loved every minute of it, but none of them ever took off beyond playing in the local scene. He joined Life After Last originally back in 2018. Playing in a band with Rob and Bryan just felt right, as he's known them both for a very long time. Bryan and Elliot even went to high school together.
Elliot uses:
Dingwall NG2 5 string
Ibanez BTB605MS 5 string
Markbass 58R Vintage amp head
Markbass Energy 4x10 cab
Ibanez PD7 (x2) one as a boost and one as a drive
Ibanez Pentatone noise gate
Origin Effects Cali76 compressor
Korg Pitchblack Tuner
Mike Mavis
Clean Vocals
Mike joined Life After Last in early 2026 and has brought an amazing energy and dynamic to the band that is helping shape the sound of all the new music. Mike's clean vocals blend R&B and modern metal and his frontman presence is second to none. Mike is also a well-known and respected barber in the metal scene and has barbered for tons of national acts.
Brandon
Drums
Brandon is an American artist for Natal drums, a studio musician, and a touring drummer with over 20 years of experience performing nationally and internationally. He joined Life After Last in 2025 and is known for his high-energy performances and consistency behind the kit. Brandon uses ProMark sticks, Evans EC2 tom heads, an Evans Heavyweight snare head, and an X32 in-ear monitor rig for a consistent live sound.
Joe Hernandez
Scream Vocals
Joe joined Life After Last in 2026 and along with Mike has brought a refreshed and highly energetic vibe to the band. Joe's vocals are absolutely brutal and brings a much needed ferocity to the bands new music.