Astronoid

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 two studio albums, Air (2016) and the eponymous Astronoid (2019).

Astronoid
OriginLowell, Massachusetts
GenresPost-metal, shoegaze[1], black metal[2] progressive metal[1][3]
Years active2012–present
LabelsBlood Music[4]
Websitewww.astronoidband.com
Members
  • Brett Boland
  • Daniel Schwartz
  • Casey Aylward
  • Matt St. Jean
Past members
  • Mike DeMellia

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.

The band's second release Stargazer, was a four song EP that came out on July 2, 2013.[7] 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 Records.[8] They are currently based out of Boston, Massachusetts.[8]

The band was inspired by Devin Townsend, Ihsahn, and Emperor as well as Mew during this time.[1] The band's label described their sound as "Dream Thrash".[9] Noisey described the album as "a buoyant mix of metal, thrash, punk, prog-rock and shoegaze.".[10] Metal Sucks described the album as "an instant classic".[11]

In early 2017, they toured in support of Ghost Bath.[12] In addition, they opened for Ghost on several shows,[13] and toured in support of Periphery and Animals As Leaders.[14] In 2018, the band were announced as support for Zeal & Ardor on their North American tour.[15]

On October 31, 2018, the band announced guitarist Mike DeMellia was leaving the group to pursue other musical and creative interests.[16]

On November 27, 2018, Astronoid announced their second studio album, Astronoid for release on February 1, 2019.[17]

Discography

Extended plays
AlbumRelease DateUS US
Heat.		 US
Indie		 US
Alt.		 US
Rock
NovemberMay 11, 2012————
StargazerJuly 2, 2013————
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Studio albums
AlbumRelease DateUS US
Heat.		 US
Indie		 US
Alt.		 US
Rock
AirJune 6, 2016————
AstronoidFebruary 1, 2019————
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Band members

Current Members
  • Brett Boland - vocals, guitar (2012-present)
  • Daniel Schwartz - bass (2012-present)
  • Casey Aylward - guitar (2014-present)
  • Matt St. Jean - drums (2014-present)

Past members
  • Mike DeMellia - guitar (2014-2018)

References
  1. Nelson, Michael (June 1, 2016). "Band To Watch: Astronoid". Stereogum. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  2. https://music.apple.com/us/artist/astronoid/825510383
  3. "Astronoid - Biography & History - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  4. "Astronoid - Blood Music". www.blood-music.com. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  5. "Astronoid Interview: Brett Boland on the Band's Intoxicating 'Air'". 22 June 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  6. "November EP, by Astronoid". Astronoid. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  7. "Stargazer, by Astronoid". Astronoid. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  8. "Astronoid and the power of 'Air'". 23 February 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  9. "A chat with Astronoid". 21 May 2017. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  10. Relly, Emily (June 10, 2016). "Astronoid's 'Air' Is the Happiest Dream Thrash Record You'll Ever Hear". Noisey. Vice.com. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  11. "Holy Shit Alert: Astronoid's Air - MetalSucks". 15 June 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  12. "Astronoid Announce 2017 Tour + Dates With Ghost Bath". Loudwire.
  13. "Ghost have a host of awesome openers for Summer tourMetal Insider". 9 May 2017.
  14. WonderWeek.ca. "Periphery and Animals As Leaders - The Convergence Tour with guests Astronoid - November 28 2017". Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  15. "ZEAL & ARDOR And ASTRONOID Announce North American Tour". 5 June 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  16. astronoid on twitter
  17. Ham, Robert. "Astronoid announce new album, unveil "I Dream in Lines" video: Watch". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2018-12-07.
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