The Atlas Moth Explained
| The Atlas Moth |
| Origin: | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genre: | Post-metal |
| Years Active: | 2007–present |
| Label: | Prosthetic, Candlelight, Profound Lore, Init |
| Current 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) |
The Atlas Moth is an American post-metal band from Chicago, Illinois, that formed in 2007.
Background
The 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
Singles
- Hope for Atlantis (2008, Witch Trial Records)
EPs
- Pray for Tides (2008, self-released)
- The One Amongst the Weed Fields (2010, Candlelight Records)
Studio albums
- 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
- Label Showcase - Profound Lore Records (2012, Profound Lore Records)
- The Atlas Moth / Wolvhammer (2013, Init Records)
Notes and References
- Web site: The Atlas Moth biography. Gregory. Heaney. September 30, 2012. Allmusic.
- Web site: An Ache for the Distance review. Grayson. Currin. October 17, 2011. September 30, 2012. Pitchfork.
- Web site: The Atlas Moth Reveal February Release For New Album . ThePRP . August 8, 2017 . August 16, 2017.
