Atreyu (band)
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- This article refers to the band. For the character from The Neverending Story, see Atreyu.
Atreyu is a metalcore band from Orange County, California, consisting of vocalist Alex Varkatzas, Guitarists Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel, bassist Marc McKnight and drummer/vocalist Brandon Saller. The band was formed as "Retribution" and later changed their name to "Atreyu" after the Atreyu character from The Neverending Story [1].
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[edit] History
The band released two independent albums before being signed to Victory Records. Following their signing, the band released their debut album, Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses (2002). Two singles were released from the album, "Ain't Love Grand" and "Lip Gloss and Black." The latter quickly became a staple of the band's live shows and is frequently performed last. On June 29, 2004, Atreyu's The Curse was released and peaked at No. 32. Two singles were released from the album, "Right Side of the Bed" and "The Crimson." The Curse was much more polished than Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses and Varkatzas' lyrics saw a major improvement[2]. They have also been heard playing the song "Bleeding Mascara" to start off their live shows based on its fast pace.
Atreyu's latest release, A Death-Grip on Yesterday, was released on March 28, 2006. It has a much more mainstream approach than Atreyu's previous albums and features Varkatzas exploring much more melodic vocals. Singles that has been released from A Death-Grip on Yesterday, "Ex's and Oh's", and "The Theft." The video for "The Theft" has been played on the International Music Feed.
On October 4, 2006 it was announced that the band had left Victory Records, and signed with Hollywood Records.[3]
[edit] Tour
Atreyu has performed on several of their own headlining tours to support their albums. They have also performed on the 2005 edition of the Warped Tour, and also on the second stage of the 2004 and 2006 editions of Ozzfest. Atreyu currently has a fall 2006 tour, titled the World Championship Tour, planned, with bands From First to Last, Chiodos, and Every Time I Die. This headlining tour will also take in Britain with 36 Crazyfists, Chiodos and 3 in support. From First To Last is no longer on the tour. (See From First to Last for more information.)
[edit] Band members
- Dan Jacobs – guitar
- Travis Miguel – guitar
- Marc McKnight – bass, backup vocals (2003 – present)
- Brandon Saller – drums, vocals
- Alex Varkatzas – vocals
[edit] Former members
- Kyle Stanley – bass (1997/1999-2000(?); played on Visions), played in A Storybook Ending, Hideki, The Electric Youth
- Brian O'Donnell – bass (1998/1999-2001(?); played on Visions)
- Chris Thompson – bass (2001 – 2003; played on Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses), now plays in the band Cold War
[edit] Equipment
[edit] Dan Jacobs
- Ltd DJ-600
- Pick-ups- EMG 81 in bridge & 85 in neck.
- Viper 301 Guitar
- Pick-ups - EMG 81 in Bridge & 85 in Neck
- Extras - Replaced tone nob with Emg Afterburner and put in the same tunning pegs and bridge set up as a LTD Deluxe has.
- EX 351 Guitar
- Pick-ups - EMG 81 in Bridge & 85 in Neck
- Extras - Replaced tone nob with Emg Afterburner and put in the same tunning pegs and bridge set up as a LTD Deluxe has.
- Goerge Lynch M1-Tiger
- EMG-81 Pick-Ups
- Gibson Les Paul Standard
- Pick-ups - Regular
- Hamer Semi-hollow Body
- Pick-ups - Standard Dual Humbuckers
- Peavey 5150 II Head or Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier + Mesa 4 X 12 Recto Straight Cabs, with V-30s
- Blue Steel 11 Gauge Strings
- Effects - Foot Switch to Change Channels, Boss Super Phaser, Volume pedal
[edit] Travis Miguel
- LTD TM-600
- EMG 81 and 85
- Grover tuners, Original Floyd rose locking trem.
- Les Paul Studio Guitar - 498R in Neck/498T in bridge position
- ESP EC300 Guitar
- Zakk Wylde EMG pickup set - 85 in Neck/81 in Bridge, Afterburner gain booster
- ESP Viper 301 Guitar
- LTD Hybrid 400
- EMG-81 Pickups
- Peavey 5150 Half Stack Amp
- Blue Steel 11 Gauge Strings
- Boss Flanger & DD-3 Delay
[edit] Marc McKnight
- Ernie Ball Musicman Stringray Solid Black
- Ernie Ball Musicman Stringray Sparkle Cherry Burst to Black
- Ampeg SVT5-Pro and SVT4-Pro Amps (Fender Bassman from the 80's as a backup)
- BBE 362 Sonic Maximizer
- Sennheiser EW100 Wireless System
- Korg Toneworks Tuner
- Sansamp Bass Driver
- Furhman Power Conditioner W/ Rack Lighting
- Blue Steel Medium Light Strings
- Blue Steel 50-100 Gauge Strings
- Dunlop Light Grey 60mm Picks
[edit] Brandon Saller
- Pearl Custom Drum Kit
- 23 X 21 kick drum x 4
- 8 X 13 snare
- 10 X 13 tom
- 14 X 14 floor tom
- 16 X 15 floor tom
- Zildjian A Custom projection ride 21"
- Zildjian A Custom ping ride 21"
- Zildjian 21" A Crash
- Zildjian 19" Oriental
- Rock Series Vater Sticks
[edit] Alex Varkatzas
- Shure Beta 73
- Shure SM 92
[edit] Discography
[edit] EPs
[edit] LPs
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | ||
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| US Hot 100 | US Modern Rock | US Mainstream Rock | |||
| 2002 | "Ain't Love Grand" | Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses | |||
| 2002 | "Lip Gloss And Black" | Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses | |||
| 2005 | "Right Side of the Bed" | The Curse | |||
| 2005 | "The Crimson" | The Curse | |||
| 2006 | "Her Portrait In Black" | Underworld: Evolution Soundtrack | |||
| 2006 | "Ex's and Oh's" | 24 | A Death-Grip on Yesterday | ||
| 2006 | "The Theft" | A Death-Grip on Yesterday | |||
[edit] External links
- Official Website
- Official Fanclub
- Official MySpace Profile
- Official Vampirefreaks Profile
- Offical VampireFreaks cult
- Official Atreyu FAQ
| Atreyu |
| Dan Jacobs | Travis Miguel | Marc McKnight | Brandon Saller | Alex Varkatzas |
| Brian O'Donnell | Chris Thompson | Kyle Stanley |
| Discography |
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| Visions | Fractures in the Facade of Your Porcelain Beauty | Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses | The Curse | A Death-Grip on Yesterday |
| Singles |
| Ain't Love Grand | Lip Gloss And Black | Bleeding Mascara | Right Side of the Bed | The Crimson | Her Portrait In Black | Ex's and Oh's | The Theft |
| Label(s) |
| Hollywood Records (Current) | Victory Records |
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