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Men As Trees
Men As Trees was a band from Auburn Hills, Michigan. History Formed in 2003 the band sought to combine punk, hardcore and instrumental music into a form that is now often described as a hybrid of screamo and post-rock, and that strives for intensity, both in quick, frantic bursts and longer, patient contemplations. Most notable and referred to as having an epic sound which draws them to the forefront of their blend of genres. Men As Trees quietly recorded/released a demo and EP online in '05/6 but began to attract notice with their two-song EP, live ''From the Crow's Nest Looking Out'' which preceded their first tour in February 2007. 2007 also saw the release of the band's first full-length CD ''Six Waves In'', followed by more touring in the U.S. and Canada and the release, less than a year later, of their most highly refined and best received album to date, ''Weltschmerz''. Men As Trees maintain their DIY roots in many ways, one of which is by offering all of their music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Auburn Hills is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 21,412 at the 2010 census. Before incorporating as a city in 1983, the area was part of the now-defunct Pontiac Township. It is home to Oakland University and the U.S. headquarters of Stellantis, BorgWarner, Chrysler, and Volkswagen. The city is a northern suburb of Metro Detroit and is around north of the city of Detroit. History In 1908, automobile pioneer John Dodge bought a farmhouse northeast of Auburn Heights to use as his country retreat. His oldest child, Winifred Dodge, married real estate baron Wesson Seyburn, who built his own country retreat north of Auburn Heights. The estate included hunting land, dog kennels, a swimming pool, horse stables, and a Colonial Revival house. Pontiac Township purchased the estate in 1976, and adapted the buildings for government use. Today, it is known as the Auburn Hills Civic Center. The first use of the name "Auburn Hills," in 1964, was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
