Earthside is an American progressive metal band from New Haven, Connecticut, consisting of guitarist Jamie van Dyck, bassist Ryan Griffin, keyboardist Frank Sacramone and drummer Ben Shanbrom.[4][5] The band doesn't have a full-time vocalist; instead they have guests in their albums and perform live with prerecorded vocal tracks and image projections of the singers.[6][4]
Earthside | |
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 The band live at ProgPower Europe 2023. From left to right: Frank Sacramone, Jamie van Dyck and Ryan Griffin; Ben Shanbrom is behind Griffin. | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Bushwhack |
| Origin | New Haven, Connecticut, United States |
| Genres | Progressive metal, cinematic music, post-metal[1][2][3] |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Music Theories Recordings / Mascot Label Group |
| Members |
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| Website | www |
History
editFormation and early years
editThe first incarnation of the band was called Bushwhack and was formed by van Dyck, Sacramone and Shanbrom when they were in high school. That project was left aside as the members didn't feel it truly represented them, unlike the current version Earthside, whose name "has a subtlety and an elegance that we feel fits our aesthetic and our aspirations to make beautiful, emotional music that has real weight and honesty to it", according to van Dyck. Griffin joined them during the transition and after failing to find a vocalist, they decided to work with different singers for each non-instrumental song.[4]
A Dream in Static (2015–2016)
editThe band released their debut A Dream in Static in 2015, featuring Daniel Tompkins (Tesseract), Björn Strid (Soilwork) and the Moscow Studio Symphony Orchestra.[2] It was produced by David Castillo and mixed/mastered by Jens Bogren, with the cover art by Travis Smith.[4] The album was promoted by the single "Mob Mentality", which was originally part of guitarist Jamie van Dyck's thesis at Yale School of Music and featured Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust.[4][7] In 2024, Loudwire elected it as one of the 11 best progressive metal debut albums.[8]
In 2016, they supported Leprous (with Voyager) for the European leg of their The Congregation tour.[7]
Let the Truth Speak (2022–present)
editIn November 2022, they released a new song titled "We Who Lament", featuring Canadian singer Keturah and being part of their then upcoming second album; the song was supported by a video.[9] Nearly one year later, a new video for the song was released, this time featuring Keturah in it as well.[10]
In August and September 2023, they released more singles from their second album Let the Truth Speak: respectively, the title track (featuring Tompkins and Gennady Tkachenko-Papizh),[11] coinciding with the album announcement,[12] and "Pattern of Rebirth" (featuring AJ Channer ((Fire from the Gods)).[13][14] In the same month, van Dyck announced on social media that he had been diagnosed with testicular cancer.[15]
On November 17,[16] 2023, they released Let the Truth Speak via Music Theories Recordings / Mascot Label Group, featuring many guests, including members from Tesseract and Leprous and Larry Braggs (ex-Tower of Power, ex-The Temptations).[1][17] Also in November, they were announced as the supporting band for the North American tour of Australian progressive metal band Caligula's Horse promoting their album Charcoal Grace.[18]
In February 2024, they performed live with a vocalist for the first time ever when Channer joined them onstage.[6] Later that year, they performed at ProgPower USA and then toured with Soen and Leprous.[5]
Members
edit- Jamie van Dyck - guitars, backing vocals, programming, keyboards
- Ryan Griffin - bass, backing vocals
- Frank Sacramone - keyboards, synthesizers, programming, percussion, guitar
- Ben Shanbrom - drums, backing vocals
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- A Dream in Static (2015)
- Let the Truth Speak (2023)
Singles
edit- "Mob Mentality" (2015)
- "We Who Lament" (2022)
- "Let the Truth Speak" (2023)
- "Pattern of Rebirth" (2023)
References
edit- ^ a b Atkinson, Rick (November 8, 2023). "EARTHSIDE – Let The Truth Speak (Album Review)". Sonic Perspectives. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Wright, Holly (November 10, 2015). "Earthside: A Dream In Static". Metal Hammer. Future plc. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ "Reviews: A Dream in Static". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Masek, Danielle (May 5, 2017). "Earthside Interview; Jamie van Dyck on the Band's Origins, Working with an Orchestra, and Live Challenges of an Instrumental Act". V13.net. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Earthside to tour with Soen and Leprous in support of latest release". The Prog Report. August 28, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ a b "CONCERT REVIEW: CALIGULA'S HORSE & EARTHSIDE At Toronto (The Axis Club) & Texas (Come And Take It Live) – January/February 2024". Sonic Perspectives. February 19, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ a b Childers, Chad (January 15, 2016). "Earthside's Jamie Van Dyck Talks 'Mob Mentality' Video, 'A Dream in Static' Album + More". Loudwire. Townsquare Media. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Blum, Jordan (May 23, 2024). "11 Best Debut Albums in Prog Metal". Loudwire. Townsquare Media. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Ewing, Jerry (November 4, 2022). "Earthside premiere video for brand new song We Who Lament". Prog. Future plc. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Ewing, Jerry (September 5, 2024). "Earthside share striking new video for We Who Lament". Prog. Future plc. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (August 13, 2023). "EARTHSIDE Recruits TESSERACT's Vocalist For New Single "Let The Truth Speak"". Metal Injection. The Orchard. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "EARTHSIDE Announces New Album 'Let The Truth Speak'". Blabbermouth.net. August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ Birch, Paul H (September 30, 2023). "The Pattern of Rebirth with Earthside". RAMzine. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Deaux, Jon (September 28, 2023). "Earthside Reveal official video for the mesmerising new song "Pattern of Rebirth" ft. AJ Channer (Fire From The Gods)". All About the Rock. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ Ewing, Jerry (September 15, 2023). "Earthside's Jamie van Dyck reveals cancer diagnosis". Prog. Future plc. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Weaver, James (August 14, 2023). "Earthside announce new album 'Let The Truth Speak'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ Lawson, Dom (March 6, 2024). ""While recovering, I didn't want to stress myself out, so we didn't rehearse as much. Luckily when I write the music, I give the hard parts to everyone else!" Earthside's choice between aiming for perfection and getting their second album out ASAP". Prog. Future plc. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ ""CALIGULA'S HORSE Announce "Charcoal Grace" 2024 North American Tour with EARTHSIDE"". Sonic Perspectives. November 13, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2024.