Atreyu American metalcore band from California. Country: USA

Content:

1. Biography of Atreyu
2. Record Deal and Debut Album
3. Subsequent Releases and Tours
4. The Curse and Continued Success
5. A Death Grip On Yesterday and Ongoing Performances

Biography of Atreyu

Formation and Early Success

Atreyu is an American metalcore band from California. Originally named "Retribution," the band later changed their name to "Atreyu" after one of the characters in the film "The NeverEnding Story." Formed in 1998-1999, the group gained initial success with their first EP, Visions, which helped them establish a presence in the Southern California metalcore scene. They further solidified their reputation through regular performances.

Record Deal and Debut Album

In 2004, Atreyu released their second EP, Fractures In The Façade Of Your Porcelain Beature, which caught the attention of the influential label "Victory Records." The band was soon offered a record deal. Their first full-length album, Suicide Notes And Butterfly Kisses, was released in 2002 to significant acclaim from metalcore fans and music press alike. The album sold over 100,000 copies worldwide, featuring successful singles such as "Ain't Love Grand" and "Lip Gloss and Black."

Subsequent Releases and Tours

In 2003, Atreyu began working on their next album. The reissue of Suicide Notes And Butterfly Kisses in early 2004 included a bonus DVD featuring live concert footage. That same year, the band performed on the second stage of the renowned "Ozzfest" alongside Slipknot, Lamb of God, Bleeding Through, and Hatebreed. They also appeared at the "Vans Warped Tour" and embarked on their own "Bitter, Broken, Bound and Gagged Tour" across the United States.

The Curse and Continued Success

During the summer of 2004, Atreyu released their second full-length album, The Curse. The album's single "Right Side of the Bed" received significant airplay on "Fuse" and MTV2's "Headbangers Ball." The Curse was reissued in 2005 with new artwork and a bonus DVD. The band continued to tour extensively, joining the "Taste Of Chaos" tour and headlining the main stage of the "Vans Warped Tour."

A Death Grip On Yesterday and Ongoing Performances

In the spring of 2006, Atreyu released their third studio album, A Death Grip On Yesterday. Throughout the year, they performed on the "Taste Of Chaos" tour alongside bands such as Silverstein, Thursday, Thrice, and Dottones. The band's lineup includes Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel on guitars, Marc McKnight on bass and backing vocals, Brandon Saller on drums and vocals, and Alex Varkatzas as the lead vocalist. Brian O'Donnell and Chris Thompson have also been bassists for the band at different periods. Atreyu continues to create music and perform live, cementing their place in the metalcore genre.

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