A Storm of Light
A Storm of Light | |
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 A Storm of Light in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Post-metal, doom metal, sludge metal, post-rock, hard rock |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Neurot, Robotic Empire |
| Members | Josh Graham Domenic Seita Billy Graves |
| Website | astormoflight |
A Storm of Light is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 2008.
They have been categorized as post-rock, post-metal, doom metal, sludge metal and hard rock, but have moved toward a darker and heavier metal sound.[1] Rock-A-Rolla magazine's review of Nations to Flames states: "In upping the aggression, intensity and songwriting ability, they are once again overshadowing what's gone before and giving new reasons to appreciate a band that are already becoming one of the most crucial heavy acts around."[2]
As of May 2023, the group have not released new music or performed live since 2018. Their website includes the statement "Indefinite Hiatus or Peace Out? Who knows."
History
[edit]A Storm of Light was founded in 2008 by bassist Domenic Seita and vocalist/guitarist/keyboardist Josh Graham.[3] Graham is a former member of the post-rock outfit Red Sparowes, songwriter in Battle of Mice, and a longtime visual artist in residence with Neurosis (2000–2012) and Soundgarden (since 2010).[4] From 2011, drummer Billy Graves has completed the permanent lineup.
Members
[edit]Current
[edit]- Josh Graham – guitar, vocals, keyboards
- Domenic Seita – bass
- Billy Graves – drums (As the Valley of Death Becomes Us, Our Silver Memories Fade & Nations to Flames)
Former
[edit]- Pete Angevice – drums (We Wept the Black Ocean Within)
- Andy Rice – drums (Forgive Us Our Trespasses)
- Vinnie Signorelli – drums (Primitive North)
- Andrea Black - guitar (Violitionist Sessions EP & 03 03 12 Cleveland (live))
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- And We Wept the Black Ocean Within (2008, Neurot Recordings)
- "Primitive North" Split with Nadja (2009)
- Forgive Us Our Trespasses (2009)
- As the Valley of Death Becomes Us, Our Silver Memories Fade (2011, Profound Lore)
- Nations to Flames (2013, Southern Lord)
- Anthroscene (2018, Translation Loss Records)
References
[edit]- ^ "Nations to Flames Review". Ultimate Guitar. Archived from the original on June 10, 2015.
- ^ "Nations to Flames Feature". Rock-A-Rolla. Retrieved 2013-10-01.
- ^ "An interview with Josh Graham (Neurosis, A Storm of Light)". BrooklynVegan. 28 March 2008. Retrieved 2016-11-21.
- ^ "Artist Biography by Eduardo Rivadavia". All Music. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
External links
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| International | |
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| Artists | |
- American doom metal musical groups
- American sludge metal musical groups
- American post-metal musical groups
- American post-rock groups
- Heavy metal musical groups from New York (state)
- Hard rock musical groups from New York (state)
- Musical trios from New York (state)
- Musical groups established in 2008
- 2008 establishments in New York (state)