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Atreyu
Atreyu is an American metalcore band from Yorba Linda, California, formed in 1998. The band's current line-up consists of clean vocalist Brandon Saller, guitarists Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel, bassist and unclean vocalist Marc "Porter" McKnight and drummer Kyle Rosa. The band has released nine studio albums: '' Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses'' (2002), '' The Curse'' (2004), '' A Death-Grip on Yesterday'' (2006), '' Lead Sails Paper Anchor'' (2007), '' Congregation of the Damned'' (2009), '' Long Live'' (2015), '' In Our Wake'' (2018), ''Baptize'' (2021), and '' The Beautiful Dark of Life'' (2023). History Independent years (1998–2000) Originally named Retribution, the band changed their name to "Atreyu" after the character of the same name from Michael Ende's fantasy book '' The Neverending Story''. The name change came because of a change of members and a progression in their musical styling. In 1998, Atreyu released an independent seven-track EP titled '' Visions' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atreju
There are many characters in the 1979 novel ''The Neverending Story'' by Michael Ende and its film and television adaptations. Bastian Balthazar Bux Bastian Balthazar Bux is described as a lonely boy, about 10 or 12 years old, who is raised by his father and still mourning the sudden death of his mother (she died of an unspecified illness). He is considered a dreamer, who is shunned by other children due to his immense imagination. During a visit to an antique bookstore, he steals a curious-looking book titled ''The Neverending Story'', and upon reading it finds himself drawn into the story. Halfway through the book, Bastian becomes a character in ''The Neverending Story'', in a world called Fantastica (also called "Fantasia" in the films). As the story progresses, Bastian slowly loses his memories of the real world as his wishes carry him throughout Fantastica and change him into a different person. Deluded by the witch Xayide, Bastian moves to the Ivory Tower and tries to ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baptize (album)
''Baptize'' is the eighth studio album by American metalcore band Atreyu. It was released on June 4, 2021, through Spinefarm Records and was produced by John Feldmann. It is the first album not to feature vocalist and founding member Alex Varkatzas who left the band in September 2020 and the first to feature Kyle Rosa on drums. The album received polarized reviews from music critics, with praise going towards the ambition, but criticism primarily going to lack of focus and consistency. Background and promotion In late August 2020, it was rumored that vocalist Alex Varkatzas had left the band. After some uncertainty following these reports, the band officially announced that they were parting ways with Varkatzas a month later on September 30. On October 16, the band officially released the new single "Save Us" along with its music video. On March 4, 2021, the band released two singles, "Warrior" featuring Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and "Underrated" along with two correspond ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lead Sails Paper Anchor
''Lead Sails Paper Anchor'' is the fourth studio album by American metalcore band Atreyu. It is the band's first release with Hollywood Records, and the album had a significantly different sound to it than their previous albums, moving away from a metalcore-type sound, for the most part. The album was released on August 28, 2007. The first single was " Becoming the Bull". A single for "Becoming the Bull" was released exclusively in Hot Topic on July 24 and it included a demo of the song "Can't Happen Here". ''Lead Sails Paper Anchor'' was Atreyu's most commercially successful album, debuting at number 8 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and topping the Hard Rock Albums and Alternative Albums charts. "Doomsday" was released as the second single only in the UK. "Falling Down" was released as the third single and second in the US. " Slow Burn" was released as the album's third single. On May 14, 2009, a video for "Blow" was released. On April 22, 2008, the album was re-released as ''Lead S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon Saller
Brandon Kyle Saller (born June 24, 1983) is an American musician, singer and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known as the vocalist, keyboardist and former drummer of the metalcore band Atreyu, of which he is also a founding member. He is the band's primary songwriter, along with guitarist Dan Jacobs, as well as its clean vocalist. Following Atreyu's hiatus in 2011, Saller focused on his side project Hell or Highwater, where he is the lead vocalist. In 2011, the group released their debut album, ''Begin Again'', in 2011. The band released an Extended play, EP, ''The Other Side'', in August 2013. Saller returned to Atreyu in 2014 and has remained a full-time member of the group since. He became the lead vocalist of the band after original singer Alex Varkatzas announced his departure. Atreyu At 13, Saller was invited by his older brother Ryan to join a band started by some of his friends, Dan Jacobs and Alex Varkatzas. The three of them formed a street punk band called Retrib ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Neverending Story
''The Neverending Story'' () is a fantasy novel by German writer Michael Ende, published in 1979. The first English translation, by Ralph Manheim, was published in 1983. It was later adapted into a film series and a television series. Plot The book centres on a boy, Bastian Balthazar Bux, an overweight and imaginative child who is neglected by his father after the death of Bastian's mother. While escaping from some bullies, Bastian bursts into the antiquarian book store of Carl Conrad Coreander, where he finds his interest held by a book called ''The Neverending Story''. Unable to resist, he steals the book and hides in his school's attic, where he begins to read. The story Bastian reads is set in the magical land of Fantastica, a place of wonder ruled by the benevolent and mysterious Childlike Empress. A great delegation has come to the Empress to seek her help against a formless entity called "The Nothing". The delegates are shocked when the Empress's physician, a centau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Congregation Of The Damned
''Congregation of the Damned'' is the fifth studio album by American metalcore band Atreyu. It was released through Hollywood Records and Roadrunner Records on October 27, 2009. The album debuted at No. 18 on the ''Billboard'' 200, selling 26,000 copies in its first week of release. The album has sold 121,000 copies in the United States as of August 2015. Composition Influences, style and themes For ''Congregation of the Damned'', Atreyu expressed an interest in returning to their "heavy hardcore" roots, following 2007's '' Lead Sails Paper Anchor'', while also wanting to "move forward." Comparing the new album to ''Lead Sails'', drummer Brandon Saller stated that "there were parts of 'Atreyu' missing and that we needed back, so we've brought them back." He also went on to claim that the band had been "reflecting on how far we've come and where from. It's stepping forward to new territory but taking with us the best of where we've been." Similarly, lead singer Alex Varkatzas c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Beautiful Dark Of Life
''The Beautiful Dark of Life'' is the ninth studio album by American metalcore band Atreyu. It was released on December 8, 2023, through Spinefarm Records. The album contains all tracks from three four-track EPs released earlier in the year along with three new tracks; "Dancing with My Demons", "Insomnia", and the title track. The album received mixed-to-positive reviews from music critics. It is also the last album to feature Kyle Rosa on drums. Background and promotion On April 17, 2023, Atreyu released an EP titled ''The Hope of a Spark''. Two singles and music videos were released in advance for the EP; "Drowning" on January 30 and "Watch Me Burn" on March 17. On August 18, the band released a second EP, ''The Moment You Find Your Flame'', and revealed there would be a series of EPs released in 2023, in which all the songs would end up on ''The Beautiful Dark of Life'', which was scheduled to be released by the end of the year. A single from the EP, "Gone" was released on Jul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long Live (Atreyu Album)
''Long Live'' is the sixth studio album by American metalcore band Atreyu. The album was released on September 18, 2015 through Spinefarm Records. It is Atreyu's first album since ''Congregation of the Damned'' in 2009. ''Long Live'' peaked at No. 26 on the ''Billboard'' 200, making it Atreyu's first album since '' The Curse'' to miss the top 20 of the chart. Track listing Personnel Atreyu * Alex Varkatzas – lead vocals * Dan Jacobs – guitar * Travis Miguel – guitar * Porter McKnight – bass guitar * Brandon Saller – drums, clean vocals Technical personnel * Fred Archambault – producer, engineer, mixing, additional programming * Atreyu – co-producer * Howie Weinberg Howie Weinberg is an American audio mastering engineer. Over the course of his career, he has received over 2,257 mastering credits, three TEC Awards, 21 Grammy Awards, two Juno Awards, and one Mercury Prize. Career Weinberg mastered Herbie Ha ... – mastering * Adal Wiley – additional pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Our Wake
''In Our Wake'' is the seventh studio album by American metalcore band Atreyu. It was released on October 12, 2018, through Spinefarm. It is the final album to feature vocalist and founding member Alex Varkatzas before his departure from the band in September 2020. Track listing Personnel Credits adapted from Tidal. Atreyu * Alex Varkatzas – lead vocals * Dan Jacobs – guitar * Travis Miguel – guitar * Porter McKnight – bass * Brandon Saller – drums, clean vocals Additional personnel * John Feldmann – production, mixing, engineering * Dylan McLean – mixing, engineering * Jon Lundin – mixing, engineering * Zakk Cervini – mixing, engineering * Ted Jensen Ted Jensen (born September 19, 1954) is an American mastering engineer, known for having mastered many recordings, including the Eagles' '' Hotel California'', Green Day's '' American Idiot'' and Norah Jones' ''Come Away with Me''. Early life ... – mastering * Matt Malpass – engineerin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Varkatzas
Alex Varkatzas (born January 17, 1982) is an American musician, best known as the former lead vocalist of metalcore band Atreyu from its inception in 1998 until his departure from the band in 2020. In 2011, during the band's hiatus, Varkatzas also started a hardcore project with Bleeding Through vocalist Brandan Schieppati named I Am War. He is currently the vocalist for Dead Icarus. Atreyu At 14, Varkatzas, along with guitarist Dan Jacobs and drummer Brandon Saller, formed a punk band called Retribution. By 1998, when Varkatzas was 16, Retribution developed a heavier style and changed names to Atreyu, as seen on their 1998 independent release, '' Visions''. After their 2001 EP, '' Fractures in the Facade of Your Porcelain Beauty'', fell into the hands of Victory Records, the band signed to Victory and released their debut album, '' Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses'' in 2002. Since then, the band has released four other albums before embarking on hiatus,: '' The Curse'' in 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Curse (Atreyu Album)
''The Curse'' is the second studio album by American metalcore band Atreyu. It was released on June 29, 2004, under Victory Records. The album went on to produce three singles, "Bleeding Mascara" "Right Side of the Bed" and "The Crimson". The videos for "Right Side of the Bed" and "The Crimson" achieved much airplay on television networks such as MTV2 and Fuse. The songs also received airplay on some radio stations across various countries. Since its release, ''The Curse'' has gone on to sell more than 500,000 copies and it was certified gold by the RIAA on September 14, 2020. Critical reception AllMusic said that the record "expands mightily on the promise and power of their debut, '' Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses''", praising the band for using the effects from touring for their first album to "bring forth an explosion of creativity" throughout the track listing, concluding that with "a set of songs this good it's hard to resist the thought that Atreyu's punishing wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metalcore
Metalcore is a broadly defined fusion genre combining elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk, originating in the 1990s United States and becoming popular in the 2000s. Metalcore typically has aggressive verses and melodic choruses, combined with Breakdown (music), breakdowns – which are slow, intense passages conducive to moshing. Other defining traits are low-tuned, percussive guitar riffs, double bass drumming, and polished production. Vocalists typically switch between roaring or Screaming (music), screaming and clean, melodic, emotional singing. Lyrics are often personal, introspective and emotive. In the late 1980s to early 1990s, pioneering bands were founded such as Integrity (band), Integrity, Earth Crisis and Converge (band), Converge, whose hardcore punk-leaning style is sometimes referred to as metallic hardcore. These bands took influence from a range of styles and genres such as hardcore punk, thrash metal and death metal. During the decade, the genre diversifi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
