Anciients

ANCIIENTS are a Canadian heavy metal band from Vancouver, British Columbia.[1] The band consists of vocalist and guitarist Kenny Cook, guitarist Brock MacInnes, bassist Aaron "Boon" Gustafson and drummer Mike Hannay.

ANCIIENTS
OriginVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
GenresHeavy metal, progressive metal, sludge metal
Years active2011 (2011)–present
LabelsSeason of Mist
Websiteancients.ca
MembersKenny Cook
Aaron "Boon" Gustafson
Mike Hannay
Brock MacInnes
Past membersChris Dyck

The band was formed in 2011 following the demise of Spread Eagle, a band which included Cook, Gustafson and previous guitarist Chris Dyck.[2]

The band released their debut album, Heart of Oak, in 2013 on Season of Mist. The album was subsequently named a longlisted nominee for the 2013 Polaris Music Prize.[3]

In spring 2013, the band toured part of the United States as an opening act for Lamb of God.[2] In fall 2013, the band were slated to tour both Canada and the United States as an opening act for selected dates on Sepultura's "Tsunami of Metal" tour,[4] although the tour was cancelled due to Sepultura's difficulties in obtaining travel visas to enter the United States.[5]

In 2018 the band won the Juno Award for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year, for their album Voice of the Void.[6]

Discography
Studio albums
  • Heart of Oak (2013)
  • Voice of the Void (2016)
EPs
  • Snakebeard (2011)

References
  1. "Best of bands 2013: Anciients". The Georgia Straight, September 18, 2013.
  2. "Interview: Anciients discuss signing with Season of Mist, playing with Lamb of God". Metal Insider, November 15, 2013.
  3. "Polaris Prize long list includes Vancouver's Tegan and Sara, Hannah Georgas and Anciients". Vancouver Sun, June 13, 2013.
  4. "Sepultura Announce "Tsunami of Metal" North American Tour with Unearth, Kataklysm, Anciients". Exclaim!, September 12, 2013.
  5. "Sepultura cancel North American tour due to via issues". Metal Insider, October 29, 2013.
  6. "Junos 2018: the complete list of winners". CBC News, · March 25, 2018
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