Andy Cizek

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Andy Cizek
Birth nameAndrew Scott Cizek
Born (1992-11-08) November 8, 1992 (age 32)
Origin Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
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Years active2011–present
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Formerly of
  • A Ghost in the Machine
  • Goner
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Subscribers0.14 million [1]
Views16.7 million [1]
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Last updated: August 20, 2024

Andrew Scott Cizek (born November 8, 1992), known professionally as Andy Cizek, is an American singer, songwriter, vocal coach and YouTuber from Baltimore, Maryland.

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He is currently the lead singer of Makari, Monuments, Termina, WVNDER, and Dearest, co-lead singer of A Lot Like Birds, while also releasing music as a solo artist. [2] Cizek became first known for his metalcore covers on YouTube utilizing his versatile vocal, with his Sumerian Records vocal audition video helping him become notable in the modern metal circles in 2016. [3] [4]

Career

WVNDER

An alternative rock/pop runk band WVNDER (initially named Wander) was formed in 2013 in Frederick, MD, by Cizek and guitarist Jack Rentschler, who played in a band together since high school. The two were later joined by Danny Salsbury (guitar, vocals), and Brett Schleicher (drums). [5] [6]

Makari

With WVNDER, Cizek has been opening for and forming a bond with the members of an american rock band Makari since early 2016. In November 2017, with the release of the single "Control", Cizek was unveiled as the new vocalist for Makari. [7]

Termina

In 2019, Cizek and a fellow YouTuber, guitarist Nik Nocturnal, started a modern metal project named Termina. [8] By 2025, Termina has independently released two full-length albums, and numerous singles, having released songs with such guest musicians as Marcus Bridge of Northlane, Phil Bozeman of Whitechapel, and Jason Richardson among others.

Monuments

On 1 July 2019, a british progressive metal band Monuments announced the departure of their vocalist, Chris Barretto. They announced Cizek as their fill-in singer for the rest of their 2019 tour. On 11 October 2019, Monuments announced Cizek was their official vocalist. [9]

Dearest

Recorded in 2018, an EP "Corrode" was released in 2022 by a progressive metal project Dearest. [10] It features Cizek on vocals, guitarist Lukas Guyader (ex-Intervals) and drummer Anup Sastry (ex-Intervals, ex-Skyharbor). [11] [12]

A Lot Like Birds

On August 10, 2024, Cizek was announced as a touring co-vocalist for post-hardcore band A Lot Like Birds on their fall 2024 tour. [13]

On October 1, 2025, A Lot Like Birds released "When in Love", a single featuring Geoff Rickly of Thursday, marking their first official release in 7 years. The description for the song's music video confirmed Cizek as an official member of the band's lineup. [14]

Discography

Original music

As a solo artist
With Monuments
With Termina
With Makari
With WVNDER [23]
With Dearest
With A Ghost in the Machine [24]
As a featured artist

Cover songs

As a solo artist
Collaborations
With A Ghost in the Machine [30]

References

  1. 1 2 "About Andy Cizek". YouTube.
  2. Monuments announce new vocalist | Metal Insider
  3. The Versatility of Vocalist Andy Cizek | Phenixx Gaming
  4. Andy Cizek (Monuments, Makari, Termina, WVNDER) – Lead Singer Syndrome with Shane Told – Podcast – Podtail
  5. Interview – Wander | Kryptonite Music Magazine
  6. WVNDER INTERVIEW
  7. Makari Is Born Anew | CultureSonar
  8. Lucid | Termina
  9. Monuments announce new vocalist | Metal Insider
  10. DEAREST - Corrode (OFFICIAL STREAM VIDEO) - YouTube
  11. Lukas Guyader - Producer, Guitarist, Mixer - Toronto | SoundBetter
  12. Retrograde | Dearest
  13. A Lot Like Birds recruit Andy Cizek as vocalist for tour w/ Hail The Sun following Monuments hiatus - Lambgoat
  14. A Lot Like Birds (2025-10-01). A Lot Like Birds - "When in Love" ft. Geoff Rickly . Retrieved 2025-10-01 via YouTube.
  15. Monuments: Andy Cizek mit neuem Song "Pain Reliever"
  16. MONUMENTS Release Video For New Single “Animus” | Dark Art Conspiracy
  17. MONUMENTS Drops Crushing New Single "Deadnest"
  18. Album Review: MONUMENTS In Stasis
  19. Monuments unveil new single "Nefarious" - Chaoszine
  20. MONUMENTS Release Digital Album ‘In Stasis (Deluxe Edition)’  – Metal Planet Music
  21. Review: “Dysphoria” by Termina – Metal Noise
  22. ALBUM REVIEW: Termina - Soul Elegy - Boolin Tunes
  23. WVNDER - Apple Music
  24. Music | A Ghost in the Machine
  25. Joshua Travis (of Emmure) Drops Crunchy Single ‘Web of Lies’ With Andy Cizek + Stephen Taranto – Wall Of Sound
  26. Overdose Of Emotion (feat. Andy Cizek & genCAB) | X-RL7
  27. Review: VRSTY “Levitate” Further into the Spotlight with New Album – New Transcendence
  28. Olly Steele (ex-Monuments) sort un single avec Andy Cizek, Casey Sabol, Pierre Danel, Nolly et plus encore
  29. The Awakening - EP - Album by Evaca - Apple Music
  30. Lying From You (Linkin Park Cover) | A Ghost in the Machine