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Black Map
Black Map performing in 2018
Black Map performing in 2018
Background information
OriginSan Francisco, California, United States
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Members
  • Mark Engles
  • Chris Robyn
  • Ben Flanagan
Websiteblackmapmusic.com

Black Map (stylized as BL∀CK MAP) is an American post-hardcore supergroup based out of San Francisco, California. The trio consists of Ben Flanagan on bass and vocals, Chris Robyn on drums and Mark Engles on guitar. The band most recently has toured with Chevelle,[1] Bush,[2] and Circa Survive.[3]

Black Map formed following a hiatus from the members' respective bands:[4][5] Dredg (guitarist Mark Engles), Far (drummer Chris Robyn), and The Trophy Fire (vocalist/guitarist Ben Flanagan). The band's first release was a four-song EP, titled Driver, released in February 2014.[6] On October 27, 2014, the band's debut LP, ...And We Explode, was released through Minus Head Records.[7] Their second full-length album, In Droves, was released on March 10, 2017. through their current label EOne.[8] On February 9, 2018, Black Map released a four-song EP, titled Trace the Path.

Black Map released their third studio album, Melodoria, on February 18, 2022, through Minus Head Records. Produced with Zach Ohren and mixed by Beau Burchell, the album was praised for its dynamic range and sonic ambition. Highlights included the anthemic single “Super Deluxe” and fan-favorite “Chasms.”[9]

In September 2024, Black Map announced their signing with Spinefarm Records, a milestone for the band. Alongside this announcement, they released their first new single in over two years, “Disintegrate,” which MetalSucks described as “a towering, cinematic anthem that captures the band’s evolving sound.”[10] The partnership with Spinefarm Records is expected to mark a new phase in their career, with additional releases anticipated in 2025.

Discography

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EPs

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  • Driver (2014)
  • Trace The Path (2018)

Studio albums

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  • ...And We Explode (2014)
  • In Droves (2017)
  • Melodoria (2022)

Singles

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References

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  1. ^ "Black Map & The Dead Deads Added To Bush & Chevelle Summer Tour". The PRP. Blastbeat Network. June 10, 2016. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  2. ^ "Black Map & The Dead Deads Added To Bush & Chevelle Summer Tour | Theprp.com – Metal And Hardcore News Plus Reviews And More". Theprp.com. June 10, 2016. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
  3. ^ "BLACK MAP are Playing Some Shows in Germany with CIRCA SURVIVE". Ryan's Rock Show. May 22, 2015. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
  4. ^ "Interview: Dino Campanella / dredg". RockOko. Archived from the original on September 27, 2016. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
  5. ^ "Interview: Black Map Talk About The Origin of Their Name and Plans For a Full Length – New Noise Magazine". New Noise Magazine. April 3, 2014. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
  6. ^ "Black Map – Driver EP – Reviews – Alternative Press". Alternative Press. March 5, 2014. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
  7. ^ "...And We Explode by Black Map". iTunes. Apple. October 27, 2014. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  8. ^ "Black Map to release new album". Retrieved December 2, 2016.
  9. ^ "Black Map | Minus Head Records". minushead.com. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  10. ^ Keenan, Hesher (September 26, 2024). "Black Map Sign with Spinefarm, New Single "Disintegrate" Streaming Now". MetalSucks. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  11. ^ "Black Map – Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved June 17, 2017.[permanent dead link‍]
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