Oceans of Slumber
Oceans of Slumber | |
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Oceans of Slumber performing at Trees Dallas on June 11, 2018 | |
Background information | |
Origin | Houston, U.S. |
Genres | |
Years active | 2011–present |
Labels | Century Media Records |
Website |
oceansofslumber |
Members |
Cammie Gilbert Sean Gary Anthony Contreras Keegan Kelly Dobber Beverly |
Past members |
Ronnie Allen Uaeb Yelsaeb |
Oceans of Slumber is an American progressive metal band from Houston, Texas formed in 2011.[2]
History
Their self-released debut album Aetherial was released in February 2013.[3][4]
Lead Vocalist Cammie Gilbert joined the band in 2014, after previous vocalist Ronnie Allen left.[5] Gilbert became the primary songwriter for the group after joining.[6]
In 2015, the band signed with Century Media Records.[7] In 2016, they toured with Ne Obliviscaris and Enslaved on a 34 date European tour.[8]
In March 2016, they released their third album, Winter, which received positive reviews from The Houston Press and Metal Injection.[9][10]
On December 17, 2017, they released the lead single "The Decay of Disregard" off of their upcoming album The Banished Heart.[11] The second single was "The Banished Heart". The third single "No Color, No Light" in February 2018, featuring Tom S. Englund from Evergrey.[12] The album was released on March 3, 2018.[13][14] The album was included on the list of "50 Best albums of 2018 So Far" by Metal Hammer.[15] The band has been called a "female fronted Opeth" by Noisey.[16] In 2018, the band toured with Insomnium.[17]
Discography
- Aetherial (2013)
- Blue (2015)
- Winter (2016)
- The Banished Heart (2018)
Members
- Current members
- Cammie Gilbert - lead vocals (2014-present)
- Dobber Beverly -drums & piano (2011-present)
- Sean Gary - guitar & vocals (2011-present)
- Anthony Contreras - guitar & vocals (2011-present)
- Keegan Kelly - bass & vocals (2011-present)
- Previous members
- Ronnie Allen - lead vocals (2011-2014)
- Uaeb Yelsaeb - keyboards (2015)
References
- ↑ "6 New Metal Albums That Set a Strong Mood - Pitchfork". pitchfork.com.
- ↑ Monger, James Christopher. "Oceans of Slumber Biography". Allmusic.
- ↑ "Aetherial - OCEANS OF SLUMBER". 15 May 2013.
- ↑ "OCEANS OF SLUMBER UNLEASH THEIR DEBT ALBUM - AETHERIAL - The Monolith". www.themonolith.com.
- ↑ "A Style All Her Own: The Undefinable Cammie Gilbert". Invisible Oranges - The Metal Blog.
- ↑ "INTERVIEW: Cammie Gilbert - Oceans of Slumber - Distorted Sound Magazine". 26 February 2018.
- ↑ "Century Media Records - : OCEANS OF SLUMBER sign worldwide deal with Century Media Records; Blue EP to be released on limited edition vinyl". www.centurymedia.com.
- ↑ "Oceans of Slumber Returns to Houston After European Tour".
- ↑ Loye, Kristy (1 March 2016). "'Winter' Is Coming: Oceans of Slumber's Latest Is a Game-Changer".
- ↑ "Album Review: OCEANS OF SLUMBER Winter". 9 March 2016.
- ↑ bravewords.com. "OCEANS OF SLUMBER Launch Music Video For New Single "The Decay Of Disregard"".
- ↑ "OCEANS OF SLUMBER Issue 'No Color, No Light' Animated Music Video Feat. EVERGREY's Thomas Englund (February 16th, 2018) - News @ Metal Forces Magazine". www.metalforcesmagazine.com.
- ↑ "THE WEEKLY INJECTION: New Releases From OCEANS OF SLUMBER, IRON REAGAN & GATECREEPER, and More Out Today - 3/2". 2 March 2018.
- ↑ Garrick, David (28 February 2018). "Neon Baby: The Best Music of The Week in Houston".
- ↑ "Metal Hammer Says These Are 50 Best Albums of 2018 So Far".
- ↑ "Oceans of Slumber's Cammie Gilbert's Voice Proves Everything Really Is Bigger in Texas". 21 April 2016.
- ↑ "Oceans Of Slumber to tour with Insomnium – Metal Riot". metalriot.com.