Abiotic (band) explained

Abiotic
Origin:	Miami, Florida, U.S.
Genre:	Deathcore, technical death metal, progressive metal
Years Active:	2010–2016, 2018–present
Label:	The Artisan Era, Metal Blade
Current Members:	Matt Mendez Johnathan Matos Travis Bartosek Killan Duarte Anthony Lusk-Simone
Past Members:	Alex Vasquez Andres Hurtado Ray Jimenez Dickie Allen Brent Phillips Aaron Stechauner

Abiotic is an American deathcore band from Miami formed in 2010.^[1] The band released two full-length albums on Metal Blade Records, Symbiosis in 2012^[2] and Casuistry in 2015.^[3] The band broke up in 2016, citing financial issues and internal problems within the group as reasons for the breakup.^[4] In 2018, the band reunited, and in 2019, released a new single: "Emerald".^{[5] [6]} In 2021 they released their third studio album, Ikigai, through independent label The Artisan Era.

Members

Current members

• Matt Mendez – guitar (2010–2016, 2018–present)
• Johnathon Matos – guitar (2010–2016, 2018–present)
• Travis Bartosek – vocals (2014–2016, 2018–present)
• Killan Duarte – bass (2018–present)
• Anthony Lusk-Simone – drums (2019–present)

Past members

• Alex Vasquez – bass (2010–2016)
• Andres Hurtado – drums (2010–2013)
• Ray Jiminez – vocals (2010–2013)
• Dickie Allen – vocals (2013–2014)
• Brent Phillips – drums (2014–2016)
• Aaron Stechauner – drums (2013–2014, 2018)^[7]

Past live musicians

• Matthew Paulazzo – drums (2016)^[8]

Discography

Studio albums

• Symbiosis (2012, Metal Blade)
• Casuistry (2015, Metal Blade)
• Ikigai (2021, The Artisan Era)

EPs

• A Universal Plague (2011, self-released)

Singles

• "Emerald" (2019)
• "Ocean of Worldly Suffering" (feat. Matthew Kiichi Heafy) (2023)

External links

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram

Notes and References

1. Web site: Abiotic – discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos. spirit-of-metal.com. June 6, 2019.
2. Web site: Symbiosis – Abiotic – Songs, Reviews, Credits. AllMusic. June 9, 2019.
3. Web site: Abiotic Metal Blade Records. June 6, 2019.
4. Web site: Floridian Tech-Death Unit ABIOTIC Calls It Quits. September 8, 2016. Metal Injection. June 6, 2019.
5. Web site: ABIOTIC Drops First New Song In Four Years, "Emerald". April 1, 2019. Metal Injection. June 6, 2019.
6. Web site: 2021-02-09. Album Premiere: Abiotic - Ikigai. 2021-03-02. Decibel Magazine. en-US.
7. Web site: ABIOTIC welcome new drummer! | Metal Blade Records .
8. Web site: Abiotic - discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos. 2021-03-02. www.spirit-of-metal.com.