The Atlas Moth is an American post-metal band from Chicago, Illinois, that formed in 2007.
The Atlas Moth | |
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| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Post-metal |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Prosthetic, Candlelight, Profound Lore, Init |
| Members | Alex Klein (Bass, Backing Vocals) Mike Miczek (Drums, Percussion) Andrew Ragin (Guitars, Synths, Backing Vocals) Stavros Giannopoulos (Guitars, Vocals) David Kush (Guitars, Vocals) |
| Past members | Anthony Mainiero (Drums, Percussion) Dan Lasek (Drums, percussion) |
Background
editThe band made its full-length debut on Candlelight in 2009 with A Glorified Piece of Blue-Sky, following up in 2011 with An Ache for the Distance, which was released on Profound Lore.[1] The Atlas Moth blend of musical styles has been described by Pitchfork as "militantly adventurous heavy metal".[2]
Discography
editSingles
edit- Hope for Atlantis (2008, Witch Trial Records)
EPs
edit- Pray for Tides (2008, self-released)
- The One Amongst the Weed Fields (2010, Candlelight Records)
Studio albums
edit- A Glorified Piece of Blue-Sky (2009, Candlelight Records)
- An Ache for the Distance (2011, Profound Lore Records)
- The Old Believer (2014, Profound Lore Records)
- Coma Noir (2018, Prosthetic Records)[3]
Splits
edit- Label Showcase - Profound Lore Records (2012, Profound Lore Records)
- The Atlas Moth / Wolvhammer (2013, Init Records)
References
edit- ^ Heaney, Gregory. "The Atlas Moth biography". Allmusic. Retrieved September 30, 2012.
- ^ Currin, Grayson (October 17, 2011). "An Ache for the Distance review". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 30, 2012.
- ^ "The Atlas Moth Reveal February Release For New Album". ThePRP. August 8, 2017. Retrieved August 16, 2017.