Orthrelm

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Orthrelm
Origin Washington, D.C., U.S.
Genres Experimental rock, math rock, avant-garde metal, progressive metal
Years active2000–present
Labels Ipecac, Three One G, Troubleman Unlimited, Tolotta, Crucial Blast
Members Mick Barr
Josh Blair

Orthrelm is an American avant-garde band from Washington, D.C.

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Biography

Orthrelm is a duo composed of Mick Barr on guitar and Josh Blair on drums. Their songwriting style is mostly experimental, and shows the influence of avant-garde music as well as shred guitar and minimalism.

Discography

Albums

EPs

Compilation

Split albums

Split EPs


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