Toarn

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Toarn
Origin Everett, Washington, United States
Genres Christian metal, [1] metalcore, [1] deathcore, [2] [3] heavy metal [4]
Years active2009-present
LabelsItchy Metal, Luxor
MembersJustin Wanless, Taylor Cort, Dane Stafford
Past membersMira King, Ian Vanzant
Website Toarn on Facebook

Toarn is a Metalcore band formed in Everett, Washington in 2009.

Contents

Background

Toarn formed in November 2009. [5] In February 2012, the band released Protoevangelium. [5] The group worked with musical producer and YouTuber Jared Dines on the Protoevangelium album. The band released Brood of Vipers through Itchy Metal Records in 2013. [5] In June 2016, the band signed to Luxor Records and released Giant Killer in July 2016. [6] [7] [8] [9] The band consists of Vocalist Michael Roberts, Guitarist Justin Wanless, Bassist Taylor Cort and Drummer Dane Stafford. In 2017, the band released a new single, "Blackened Eyes", off their upcoming album, The Dying Flame. [3]

Members

Current [10]

Former

Live

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles [11] [12] [3]

ilation appearances

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  3. 1 2 3 Beard, Mason (September 29, 2017). "Toarn - Blackened Eyes". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
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