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Is the band Atreyu still together?
Official statement -“After 20 rewarding years of creating music with Atreyu, the band and I are parting ways. I am forever thankful for the memories, experiences, and friendships made along the way.
What happened to the lead singer of Atreyu?
Back in September, Atreyu officially parted ways with former vocalist Alex Varkatzas. Soon after the separation, however, Varkatzas warned fans that the band’s upcoming music was “fake heavy.” Now, Brandon Saller has revealed what he thinks about Varkatzas’ diss and what fans can actually expect from their next album.
Who is the new singer of Atreyu?
Brandon Saller
In September of last year, Atreyu announced their departure with Varkatzas and announced that drummer/ singer Brandon Saller would be taking over the full time vocal duties. Kyle Rosa, Saller’s bandmate from Hell or Highwater, was announced as the new drummer for Atreyu.
When did Atreyu became a band?
1998
Atreyu was formed as a band sometime during 1998 and 1999. Shortly thereafter, they released their first EP, entitled Visions. The record garnered the band some success in the Southern California metal core scene and they constantly performed to support the seven-track release.
Who is Atreyu drummer?
Atreyu/Drummers
When did Alex leave Atreyu?
Vocalist Alex Varkatzas has left Atreyu, the band have confirmed. The metalcore band announced his departure in a statement on Wednesday (September 30), following rumors that Varkatzas was leaving to pursue other projects, as AltPress reported in August.
Who screams in atreyu now?
“And we just integrated Porter [bassist Marc McKnight] doing a lot more of the screaming stuff. I’m doing some of the screaming stuff on [upcoming] the record, but most of it’s Porter. If you know our last five records, you know his voice too.
Who are the members of the band Atreyu?
Atreyu is an American metalcore band from Yorba Linda, California, formed in 1998. The band currently consists of clean vocalist Brandon Saller, guitarists Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel, bassist and unclean vocalist Marc “Porter” McKnight, and drummer Kyle Rosa.
When did Atreyu release their first full length album?
In 2001, Atreyu signed with Victory Records, later releasing in 2002 their first full-length album Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses. The band also introduced a second singer, Brandon Saller, the drummer, who would become more prolific in their later releases.
When did Atreyu take a break from touring?
In January 2011, vocalist Alex Varkatzas confirmed, in a short series of Twitter postings, that the band was taking a break from touring and recording to “recharge and focus on other parts of our lives.”
How old was Brandon Saller when he joined Atreyu?
Saller returned to Atreyu in 2014 and has remained a full-time member of the group since. At 13, Saller was invited by his older brother Ryan to join a band started by some of his friends, Dan Jacobs and Alex Varkatzas.