Toarn is a Metalcore band formed in Everett, Washington in 2009.
Toarn | |
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| Origin | Everett, Washington, United States |
| Genres | Christian metal,[1] metalcore,[1] deathcore,[2][3] heavy metal[4] |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Labels | Itchy Metal, Luxor |
| Members | Justin Wanless, Taylor Cort, Dane Stafford |
| Past members | Mira King, Ian Vanzant |
| Website | Toarn on Facebook |
Background
editToarn formed in November 2009.[5] In February 2012, the band released Protoevangelium.[5] The group worked with musical producer and YouTuber Jared Dines on the Protoevangelium album. The band released Brood of Vipers through Itchy Metal Records in 2013.[5] In June 2016, the band signed to Luxor Records and released Giant Killer in July 2016.[6][7][8][9] The band consists of Vocalist Michael Roberts, Guitarist Justin Wanless, Bassist Taylor Cort and Drummer Dane Stafford. In 2017, the band released a new single, "Blackened Eyes", off their upcoming album, The Dying Flame.[3]
Members
editCurrent[10]
- Justin Wanless - guitar (2009-present)
- Dane Stafford - Drums (2021)
- Taylor Cort - drums (2009-2021) Bass (2021-Present)
Former
- Alex Karr - bass
- Mira King - guitar
- James Kolstedt - bass
- Alejandro Becerra - guitar
- Joel Teague - guitar
- Nate Mircovich - bass
- Ian Vanzant - bass
- Michael Roberts - vocals (2009-2024)
Live
- Seth Adam - bass (2017-present)
Discography
editStudio albums
- Protoevangelium (February 2012)
- The Dying Flame (November 30, 2017; Luxor)
EPs
- Brood of Vipers (April 2013; Itchy Metal)
- Giant Killer (July 15, 2016; Luxor)
- LAMENT (April 2. 2022)
- "Flander's Field" (2016)
- "Giant Killer" (2016)
- "Blackened Eyes" (2017)
- "Absence" (2022)
- "Manic" (2022)
ilation appearances
- The Bearded Dragon's Sampler: Third Times a Charm (2017; The Bearded Dragon Productions)
References
edit- ^ a b "Metalcore Group Toarn Signs With Luxor Records". New Release Today. July 1, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ Beard, Mason (December 24, 2016). "Toarn — Giant Killer". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
- ^ a b c Beard, Mason (September 29, 2017). "Toarn - Blackened Eyes". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- ^ "Giant Killer: Los Angeles based metal team Toarn release EP". Cross Rhythms. October 26, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ a b c Beard, Mace (June 16, 2016). "Interview: Toarn". The Bearded Dragon. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ "Toarn Signs To Luxor Records". New Noise Magazine. June 9, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ ""Giant Killer" by Toarn". Clash Entertainment. July 12, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ Stagg, David (July 13, 2016). "HM EXCLUSIVE: Toarn streams newest EP, 'Giant Killer'". HM Magazine. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ "Toarn Release "Giant Killer" Video". New Noise Magazine. July 12, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ "Toarn". Luxor Records. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ Gonda, Christopher (June 8, 2016). "TOARN Stream New Song "Flanders Field" from Forthcoming Luxor Records EP "Giant Killer"". Pure Grain Audio. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
- ^ xFiruath (June 23, 2016). "Toarn Premieres "Giant Killer" Title Song". Metal Underground. Retrieved December 8, 2016.