Astronoid

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Astronoid
Astronoid live in Colchester Arts Theatre, 19th April 2023 - 52844355052.jpg
Playing in Colchester, April 2023
Background information
Origin Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.
Genres
Years active2012–present
LabelsBlood Music, [4] 3DOT Recordings
Members
  • Brett Boland
  • Daniel Schwartz
  • Casey Aylward
  • Matt St. Jean
Past members
  • Mike DeMellia
Website www.astronoidband.com

Astronoid is a post-metal band from Lowell, Massachusetts, formed in 2012. [1] Started by vocalist Brett Boland and bassist Daniel Schwartz, the current lineup includes Boland, Schwartz, guitarist Casey Aylward, and drummer Matt St. Jean. They have released two extended plays, November (2012) and Stargazer (2013), and three studio albums, Air (2016), the eponymous Astronoid (2019) and Radiant Bloom (2022).

Contents

History

The band started as a studio project between vocalist Brett Boland and bassist Daniel Schwartz. [1] Boland had previously played in Morning Glory. [5] They recorded two songs, which were released as the November EP, on May 11, 2012. [6] The second song on the EP "Astronoid" featured guest vocals from Nick Thornbury of Vattnet Viskar. On November 22, 2012, the band released a cover of the My Bloody Valentine song "Only Shallow". [7]

The band's second release Stargazer, was a four song EP that came out on July 2, 2013. [8] They then recruited guitarists Casey Aylward and Mike DeMelia and drummer Matt St. Jean to tour. Boland, Aylward and Schwartz were previously bandmates in post-hardcore band Hetfield & Hetfield. [3] This lineup began to work on their debut LP, Air . [5]

After forming the full band, the group was signed to Blood Music. [9] They are currently based out of Boston, Massachusetts. [9]

The band was inspired by Devin Townsend, Ihsahn, and Emperor as well as Mew during this time. [1] The band and their record label began describing their sound as "Dream Thrash" in 2016, [10] a genre originally coined by New Jersey thrash metal band Eliminator in 2012. [11] [12] [13] Noisey described Air as "a buoyant mix of metal, thrash, punk, prog-rock and shoegaze". [14] Metal Sucks described the album as "an instant classic". [15]

In early 2017, they toured in support of Ghost Bath. [16] In addition, they opened for Ghost on several shows, [17] and toured in support of Periphery and Animals As Leaders. [18] In 2018, the band were announced as support for Zeal & Ardor on their North American tour. [19]

On October 31, 2018, the band announced guitarist Mike DeMellia was leaving the group to pursue other musical and creative interests. [20]

On November 27, 2018, Astronoid announced their second studio album, Astronoid for release on February 1, 2019. [21]

In April 2022, the band announced its third album, titled Radiant Bloom, would be released later in the year in June. [22] The album's first single, "Eyes", was released on April 6. [23] The second single, "Sleep Whisper", was released on April 28. [24] "Human", the album's third single, was released on May 19. [25] Radiant Bloom was released on June 3 through 3DOT Recordings.

Discography

Studio albums

YearAlbumLabel
2016 Air Blood Music
2019 Astronoid
2022Radiant Bloom3DOT Recordings

Extended plays

YearAlbumLabel
2012November Independent
2013Stargazer

Music videos

YearSongAlbum
2017"Obsolete"Air
2018"I Dream in Lines"Astronoid
2022"Eyes"Radiant Bloom

Band members

Current members

Past members

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