Gemini Syndrome is an American alternative metal band formed in 2010[1] in Los Angeles. The band currently consists of vocalist Aaron Nordstrom,[2] drummer Brian Steele Medina, bassist Alessandro "(AP)" Paveri, and guitarist Miguel "Meegs" Rascon.[3]

Gemini Syndrome
Vocalist Aaron Nordstrom
Vocalist Aaron Nordstrom
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresAlternative metal, nu metal, hard rock
Years active2010–present
LabelsWarner Bros., Another Century, Century Media Records
MembersAaron Nordstrom
Brian Steele Medina
Alessandro Paveri
Miguel "Meegs" Rascón
Past membersMike Salerno
Rich Juzwick
Charles Lee Salvaggio
Daniel Sahagún
Nicholas Paul Arnold
Websitesynnersociety.com

History

edit

The band's debut album, Lux, was released in September 2013. Reviewers drew comparisons to bands like Mudvayne, Five Finger Death Punch, and Tool.[1] Four singles spawned from Lux: "Pleasure and Pain", "Left of Me", "Basement", and "Stardust", which peaked at number 19 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.[4]

Gemini Syndrome released their sophomore album, Memento Mori, on August 16, 2016, which hit number 1 on the Heatseakers Charts.[5] Five singles spawned from Memento Mori: "Eternity",[6] "Anonymous",[7] "Alive Inside",[8] "Sorry Not Sorry",[9] and "Remember We Die", which reached number 24, and spent 20 weeks on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.[10]

In a press release on September 13, 2017, the band announced that Miguel "Meegs" Rascón (formerly of Coal Chamber) joined the band,[11] replacing both Daniel Sahagún and Charles Lee Salvaggio.[12]

In August 2018, the group performed throughout the United States with American rock band Messer.[13]

On December 17, 2019, the band released a video announcing a new album and that the first single is expected to be released early in 2020.[14]

On July 23, 2021, the band announced their third album 3rd Degree – The Raising to be released on October 15, 2021. The album features the three previously released singles, "Die with Me", "IDK", and "Reintegration", along with a newly released single "Abandoned".[15]

Members

edit

Current members

  • Aaron Nordstrom – lead vocals (2010–present)
  • Brian Steele Medina – drums (2010–present)
  • Alessandro Paveri – bass (2010–present)
  • Miguel "Meegs" Rascón – guitars (2017–present)

Former members

  • Mike Salerno – guitars, backing vocals (2010–2014)
  • Rich Juzwick – guitars, backing vocals (2010–2014)
  • Charles Lee Salvaggio – guitars (2015–2017)
  • Daniel Sahagún – guitars (2015–2017)
  • Nicholas Paul Arnold – guitars, backing vocals (2018–2021)

Timeline

Discography

edit

Studio albums

edit
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[16]
US
Hard
[17]
US
Heat.

[18]
US
Indie.
[19]
US
Rock
[20]
Lux 150 8 3 44
Memento Mori[21] 115[22] 3 1[23] 8 8
3rd Degree – The Raising[24] - - - - -
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

edit
List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Main.
Rock

[25]
"Pleasure and Pain" 2012 Lux
"Left of Me" 2013
"Basement"
"Stardust" 19
"Remember We Die" 2016 24 Memento Mori
"Eternity"[6]
"Sorry Not Sorry" 2017 40
"Reintegration" 2020 3rd Degree – The Raising
"IDK" 2021
"Die with Me" 23
"Abandoned"
"Primordial" 2023 TBA
"Wake Up"
"Conquistador"

Music videos

edit
Title Year Director Album
"Pleasure and Pain" 2012 unknown Lux
"Basement" 2013
"Stardust"
"Remember We Die" 2016 Brian Cox Memento Mori
"Sorry Not Sorry" 2017
"Reintegration" 2020 3rd Degree – The Raising
"IDK" 2021
"Die with Me"
"Abandoned"
"Absolution"
"Primordial" 2023 unknown TBA

References

edit
  1. ^ a b Artist Biography by James Christopher Monger. "Gemini Syndrome | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
  2. ^ "Gemini Syndrome, 'Lux' – Exclusive Album Stream Premiere". Noisecreep.com. September 3, 2013. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
  3. ^ Borges, Arly; Venable, Kevin (October 18, 2013). "LUX, THE DEBUT LP FROM GEMINI SYNDROME". Audio360.org. Archived from the original on June 9, 2015. Retrieved June 11, 2015.
  4. ^ "Gemini Syndrome – complete achievements (Albums)". Spirit of Metal Webzine. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
  5. ^ "Gemini Syndrome Memento Mori Chart History". Billboard.com. Archived from the original on May 19, 2018.
  6. ^ a b "Gemini Syndrome Unleash Crushing New Song 'Eternity'". Loudwire. August 16, 2015.
  7. ^ "Gemini Syndrome Reveal 'Memento Mori' Details, Issue Video". Loudwire. June 25, 2016.
  8. ^ "Gemini Syndrome's 'Alive Inside' Lyric Video: Exclusive Premiere". Billboard.com. August 5, 2016.
  9. ^ "Gemini Syndrome, 'Sorry Not Sorry' – Exclusive Video Premiere". Loudwire.com. April 20, 2017.
  10. ^ "Gemini Syndrome Remember We Die Chart History". Billboard.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2018.
  11. ^ "Gemini Syndrome Book Fall 2017 Tour, Plan New Album + Welcome Guitarist Meegs Rascon". Loudwire.com. September 13, 2017.
  12. ^ "Gemini Syndrome". Facebook.com.
  13. ^ "MESSER". Facebook.com. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
  14. ^ "Gemini Syndrome [LET THERE BE LIGHT]". youtube.com. YouTube. December 17, 2019. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  15. ^ "Gemini Syndrome – 3rd Degree – the Raising CD Digipack + Digital Download | Shop the Century Media Official Store".
  16. ^ "Gemini Syndrome – Billboard 200 Chart history". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  17. ^ "Gemini Syndrome – Hard Rock Albums Chart history". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  18. ^ "Gemini Syndrome – Heatseeker Albums Chart history". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  19. ^ "Gemini Syndrome – Heatseeker Independent Albums Chart history". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  20. ^ "Gemini Syndrome – Heatseeker Top Rock Albums Chart history". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
  21. ^ "GEMINI SYNDROME To Release 'Memento Mori' Album In August". Blabbermouth.net. June 25, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
  22. ^ "The Billboard 200 – Charts – Billboard JAPAN". billboard-japan.com. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  23. ^ "Another Century – Gemini Syndrome: : New Album 'Memento Mori' Debuts At No. 1 in Heatseekers Chart!". anothercentury.com. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  24. ^ "3rd Degree – the Raising CD Digipak PRE-ORDER".
  25. ^ "Gemini Syndrome – Mainstream Rock Chart history". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
edit