Eidola (band)

Eidola is an American post-hardcore band from Salt Lake City, Utah, formed in 2011. The band currently consists of lead vocalist Andrew Michael Wells, lead guitarist Sergio Medina, bass guitarist James Johnson, rhythm guitarist and vocalist Matthew Dommer, and drummer Matthew Hansen. They released their debut studio album, The Great Glass Elephant, in 2012, before signing to Blue Swan Records. The band released their second and third albums, Degeneraterra, in 2015, and To Speak, To Listen, in 2017.

Eidola
OriginSalt Lake City, Utah, United States
Genres
Years active2011–present
LabelsBlue Swan Records
Associated acts
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/eidolaUT
MembersAndrew Michael Wells
James Johnson
Matthew Dommer
Matthew Hansen
Sergio Medina
Past membersBrandon Bascom

Career

2011–12: Formation and The Great Glass Elephant

Eidola first formed as a five-piece ambient post-hardcore band from Salt Lake City, Utah in 2011, with lead vocalist Andrew Michael Wells, guitarists Brandon Bascom and Matthew Dommer, bass guitarist James Johnson, and drummer Matthew Hansen.[1] The group became well known in the local hardcore punk scene in the Salt Lake City area, eventually garnering an online and local cult following. The band became known for their eclectic amalgamation of math rock, post-rock, metalcore, post-hardcore, and ambient music and their eccentric live concert performances.[2]

The band recorded their debut full-length studio album with music engineer Randy Cordner, who produced, mixed and mastered the record.[3] The band self-released their debut studio album, The Great Glass Elephant, on December 1, 2012.[3][4]

2013–16: Degeneraterra

Eidola toured briefly on a short-run with American band I, Omega in the United States from December 5 to December 12, 2014.[5]

Eidola began writing and recording their second studio album with Dance Gavin Dance guitarist Will Swan and former Dance Gavin Dance guitarist Josh Benton, in 2014.[6] The album was recorded and produced at Pus Cavern Recording Studios in Sacramento, California.[6] Their second studio album, Degeneraterra, was released on May 5, 2015 and was the group's first release on Swan's independent record label Blue Swan Records.[7][8]

In support of Degeneraterra, the band embarked on a headlining tour from October 18 to November 8, 2015, with support from rock bands Makari and Que Sera.[9] On May 31, 2016, the band announced that they were touring as support on Hail the Sun's tour, with additional support from Belle Noire, from July 18 to July 25, 2016.[10]

2017–present: To Speak, To Listen

Eidola toured as support on Dance Gavin Dance and CHON's co-headlining tour in North America, with Vasudeva, from February 24 to March 19, 2017.[11] On March 28, 2017, it was announced that Eidola would tour in support of Hail the Sun's headlining U.S. tour with American rock bands Capsize and Limbs, taking place from May 21 to June 24, 2017.[12]

On April 28, 2017, Eidola announced their third studio album, entitled To Speak, To Listen, with a scheduled release date of June 2, 2017, on Blue Swan Records.[13] The band revealed that they had recorded with producer Dryw Owens. The album featured collaborations with American musician Joey Lancaster, former A Lot Like Birds bass guitarist Matthew Coate, and musician and saxophonist Nicholas Pope.[14]

In support of To Speak, To Listen, the band headlined a North American tour with musical groups The Ongoing Concept and Save Us From The Archon, which took place from August 17 to September 19, 2017.[15]

On December 15, 2017, Eidola announced their headlining To Speak, To Listen Tour, with support from rock band Capstan and singer Andrés, which took place from February 8 to March 3, 2018.[16] On the same day, the group released an instrumental version of their third studio album, To Speak, To Listen.[17]

On December 31, 2017, the band announced the departure of guitarist Brandon Bascom and revealed that Sianvar guitarist, also formerly of Stolas, Sergio Medina would be joining the line-up.[18]

On November 9, 2018, the band announced they would be finishing their new album in January 2019, in addition to participating in Swanfest, headlined by Dance Gavin Dance.[19]

2019–present: The Architect

On November 11, 2019, the band confirmed that their fourth studio album was completed and would be "ready in early 2020" with a tour announcement to follow in support of its release.[20] In December 2019, it was confirmed that Eidola will be performing at the second annual SwanFest on April 25, 2020, in Sacramento, California.[21] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, SwanFest was postponed to September 12, 2020 and the group withheld the announcement of their 2020 headlining tour.[22]. In April 2020 Andrew Wells confirmed the title of their upcoming fourth record would be The Architect but expressed uncertainty on the release date amidst the Covid-19 outbreak and its effect on the music industry.

Musical style

Eidola has been labeled post-hardcore, experimental rock, progressive rock, ambient, post-rock, metalcore, math rock, and progressive metal.[2][23][24] Members of the group have described themselves as metal, progressive hardcore and "existential experimentation".[25]

Discography
Studio albums
  • The Great Glass Elephant (2012)
  • Degeneraterra (2015)
  • To Speak, To Listen (2017)
  • The Architect (2020)[26]
Other albums
  • To Speak, To Listen (Instrumental) (2017)[17]

Band members
Current band members
  • Andrew Michael Wells – lead vocals, guitar, programming (2011–present)
  • James Johnson – bass guitar (2011–present)
  • Matthew Dommer – rhythm guitar, unclean vocals (2011–present)
  • Matthew Hansen – drums, percussion (2011–present)
  • Sergio Medina – lead guitar (2018–present)
Former band members
  • Brandon Bascom – guitar, vocals (2011–2017)

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  22. "Dance Gavin Dance, Animals as Leaders, Issues & Veil of Maya spring tour postponed | NextMosh: Rock and Metal News".
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