Astronoid Explained

Astronoid
Origin:Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.
Years Active:2012–present
Label:Blood Music,[1] 3DOT Recordings
Current Members:
  • Brett Boland
  • Daniel Schwartz
  • Casey Aylward
  • Matt St. Jean
Past Members:
  • Mike DeMellia

Astronoid is a post-metal band from Lowell, Massachusetts, formed in 2012. Started by vocalist Brett Boland and bassist Daniel Schwartz, the current lineup includes Boland, Schwartz, guitarist Casey Aylward, and drummer Matt St. Jean. They have released two extended plays, November (2012) and Stargazer (2013), and three studio albums, Air (2016), the eponymous Astronoid (2019) and Radiant Bloom (2022).

History

The band started as a studio project between vocalist Brett Boland and bassist Daniel Schwartz. Boland had previously played in Morning Glory.[2] They recorded two songs, which were released as the November EP, on May 11, 2012.[3] The second song on the EP "Astronoid" featured guest vocals from Nick Thornbury of Vattnet Viskar. On November 22, 2012, the band released a cover of the My Bloody Valentine song "Only Shallow".[4]

The band's second release Stargazer, was a four song EP that came out on July 2, 2013.[5] They then recruited guitarists Casey Aylward and Mike DeMelia and drummer Matt St. Jean to tour. Boland, Aylward and Schwartz were previously bandmates in post-hardcore band Hetfield & Hetfield.[6] This lineup began to work on their debut LP, Air.[2]

After forming the full band, the group was signed to Blood Music. They are currently based out of Boston, Massachusetts.[7]

The band was inspired by Devin Townsend, Ihsahn, and Emperor as well as Mew during this time.[8] The band and their record label began describing their sound as "Dream Thrash" in 2016,[9] a genre originally coined by New Jersey thrash metal band Eliminator in 2012.[10] [11] [12] Noisey described Air as "a buoyant mix of metal, thrash, punk, prog-rock and shoegaze".[13] Metal Sucks described the album as "an instant classic".[14]

In early 2017, they toured in support of Ghost Bath.[15] In addition, they opened for Ghost on several shows,[16] and toured in support of Periphery and Animals As Leaders.[17] In 2018, the band were announced as support for Zeal & Ardor on their North American tour.[18]

On October 31, 2018, the band announced guitarist Mike DeMellia was leaving the group to pursue other musical and creative interests.[19]

On November 27, 2018, Astronoid announced their second studio album, Astronoid for release on February 1, 2019.[20]

In April 2022, the band announced its third album, titled Radiant Bloom, would be released later in the year in June.[21] The album's first single, "Eyes", was released on April 6.[22] The second single, "Sleep Whisper", was released on April 28.[23] "Human", the album's third single, was released on May 19.[24] Radiant Bloom was released on June 3 through 3DOT Recordings.

Discography

Studio albums

YearAlbumLabel
2016AirBlood Music
2019Astronoid
2022Radiant Bloom3DOT Recordings

Extended plays

YearAlbumLabel
2012NovemberIndependent
2013Stargazer

Music videos

YearSongAlbum
2017"Obsolete"Air
2018"I Dream in Lines"Astronoid
2022"Eyes"Radiant Bloom

Band members

Current members

Past members

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Astronoid - Blood Music. blood-music.com. June 12, 2018.
  2. Web site: Astronoid Interview: Brett Boland on the Band's Intoxicating 'Air'. June 22, 2016. June 12, 2018.
  3. Web site: November EP, by Astronoid. Astronoid. June 12, 2018.
  4. Web site: Spirit of Metal . Astronoid Only Shallow (Single) . June 3, 2022.
  5. Web site: Stargazer, by Astronoid. Astronoid. June 12, 2018.
  6. Web site: Astronoid - Biography & History - AllMusic. AllMusic. June 12, 2018.
  7. Web site: Astronoid and the power of 'Air'. February 23, 2017. June 12, 2018.
  8. Web site: Nelson. Michael. Band To Watch: Astronoid. Stereogum. February 6, 2018. June 1, 2016.
  9. Web site: May 21, 2017. A chat with Astronoid. June 12, 2018.
  10. Web site: July 17, 2012 . Eliminator - New Demo Track 'You Are, You’re Not' Available For Streaming . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210409062151/https://bravewords.com/news/eliminator-new-demo-track-you-are-youre-not-available-for-streaming . April 9, 2021 . August 29, 2023 . . en.
  11. Web site: July 18, 2012 . Eliminator – Release New Demo “You Are, You’re Not” . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210409055754/https://metalodyssey.net/2012/07/17/eliminator-release-new-demo-you-are-youre-not/ . April 9, 2021 . August 29, 2023 . Metal Odyssey . en.
  12. Web site: June 17, 2012. Dream Thrash. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130105152517/http://eliminator.bandcamp.com/album/dream-thrash. January 5, 2013. April 9, 2021. Bandcamp.
  13. Web site: Relly. Emily. Astronoid's 'Air' Is the Happiest Dream Thrash Record You'll Ever Hear. Noisey. Vice.com. February 6, 2018. June 10, 2016.
  14. Web site: Holy Shit Alert: Astronoid's Air - MetalSucks. June 15, 2016. June 12, 2018.
  15. Web site: Astronoid Announce 2017 Tour + Dates With Ghost Bath. Loudwire.
  16. Web site: Ghost have a host of awesome openers for Summer tourMetal Insider. May 9, 2017.
  17. Web site: Periphery and Animals As Leaders - The Convergence Tour with guests Astronoid - November 28 2017. WonderWeek.ca. June 12, 2018.
  18. Web site: ZEAL & ARDOR And ASTRONOID Announce North American Tour. June 5, 2018. June 12, 2018.
  19. https://twitter.com/astronoid/status/1057687665754234880 astronoid on twitter
  20. Web site: Ham . Robert . Astronoid announce new album, unveil "I Dream in Lines" video: Watch . . November 27, 2018 . December 7, 2018.
  21. Web site: Distorted Sound . Weaver . James . Astronoid announced new album 'Radiant Bloom' . April 10, 2022 . May 3, 2022.
  22. Web site: Metal Injection . Kennelty . Greg . ASTRONOID Drops Driving New Single "Eyes" . April 6, 2022 . June 3, 2022.
  23. Web site: ThePRP . Astronoid Premiere "Sleep Whisper" . April 28, 2022 . June 3, 2022.
  24. Web site: Metal Injection . Alleva . Dan . ASTRONOID Release New Single "Human" . May 19, 2022 . June 3, 2022.

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