Polaris (Australian band)

Polaris
Polaris
Background information
Origin	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genres	Metalcore; progressive metal; post-hardcore;
Years active	2012–present
Labels	Resist, SharpTone
Website	polarisaus.com
Members	Jamie Hails; Daniel Furnari; Ryan Siew; Rick Schneider; Jake Steinhauser;
Past members	James West; Matt Steinhauser;

Polaris are an Australian metalcore band. [1] The band consists of vocalist Jamie Hails, guitarists Ryan Siew and Rick Schneider, bassist Jake Steinhauser and drummer Daniel Furnari. They released their debut album The Mortal Coil on 3 November 2017 to critical acclaim and it was nominated for the 2018 ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock.[2] On 14 November 2019 Polaris announced their second full length titled The Death of Me, released on 21 February 2020 through Resist/SharpTone records.[3]

Polaris are known for blending elements of metalcore and progressive metal with post-rock soundscapes, electronics and melodic hooks, intertwined with personal lyrics — often dealing with anxiety, depression and loss.

History

Early career (2012–2013)

Polaris was formed in 2012 by drummer Daniel Furnari and Jake Steinhauser on guitar after meeting at their high school battle of the bands, quickly discovering a mutual love for metal and alternative music. The two then recruited guitarist Rick Schneider and vocalist Jamie Hails through mutual friends and word of mouth. Matt Steinhauser, Jake's brother, was brought on board to handle bass duties and completed the line-up with James West on synth/keys. The group began working on music together writing and recording their first single "Summit" and the majority of the Dichotomy EP in early 2012. In late 2012, Polaris announced the departure of both Matt Steinhauser and West. Guitarist Jake then switched onto bass to focus on his singing, as the band was pushing towards a more progressive sound.

The band began looking for a new guitarist, holding public auditions. On 18 November 2013, the band announced Ryan Siew as their new guitarist, who was 15 years old at the time.[4] Shortly after joining the 'Dichotomy' EP was released on 29 November 2013 independently.[5]

Members

Current

Daniel Furnari – drums (2012–present)
Jamie Hails – unclean vocals (2012–present)
Rick Schneider – rhythm guitar (2013–present), lead guitar (2012–2013)
Jake Steinhauser – clean vocals (2012–present), bass (2013–present); rhythm guitar (2012-2013)
Ryan Siew – lead guitar (2013–present)

Former

James West – synthesizer, keyboards (2012-2014)
Matt Steinhauser – bass (2012−2013)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums
Title	Details	Peak chart positions
Title	Details	AUS [6]	GER [7]
The Mortal Coil	Released: 3 November 2017 Label: Resist, SharpTone Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl	6	—
The Death of Me	Released: 21 February 2020 Label: Resist, SharpTone Formats: CD, digital download, vinyl	3 [8]	39

EPs

List of EPs
Title	Details	Peak chart positions
Title	Details	AUS [6]
Dichotomy	Released: 29 November 2013 Label: Independent Formats: CD, digital download	—
The Guilt & the Grief	Released: 29 January 2016 Label: Independent Formats: CD, digital download	34

Singles

"Summit" (31 October 2012)
"Aspirations" (2 October 2013)
"Unfamiliar" (3 March 2015)
"Regress" (18 November 2015)
"Consume" (4 July 2017)
"The Remedy" (29 August 2017)
"Lucid" (30 October 2017)
"Masochist" (8 November 2019)
"Hypermania" (8 January 2020)
"Landmine" (14 February 2020)

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References

Callan, Alex (1 February 2018), "Polaris are Australia's best kept secret", Forte
Moran, Robert; Nathanael, Cooper (11 October 2018), "Amy Shark leads the 2018 ARIA nominations in another big year for women", The Age, retrieved 17 May 2019
Newstead, A (14 November 2019), "Polaris announce Australian tour for new album, The Death of Me", Triple J
Burris, Cameron (10 January 2014). "Guitar Virtuoso Ryan Siew Interview". Groovey TV. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
nathann. "Polaris - Dichotomy | Reviews". Killyourstereo.com. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
"Discography Polaris". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
"Discographie von Polaris". GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
"ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2020.

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[1] Callan, Alex (1 February 2018), "Polaris are Australia's best kept secret", Forte

[2] Moran, Robert; Nathanael, Cooper (11 October 2018), "Amy Shark leads the 2018 ARIA nominations in another big year for women", The Age, retrieved 17 May 2019

[3] Newstead, A (14 November 2019), "Polaris announce Australian tour for new album, The Death of Me", Triple J

[4] Burris, Cameron (10 January 2014). "Guitar Virtuoso Ryan Siew Interview". Groovey TV. Retrieved 21 January 2020.

[5] thann. "Polaris - Dichotomy | Reviews". Killyourstereo.com. Retrieved 21 January 2020.

[AUS-6] "Discography Polaris". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 20 February 2020.

[GER-7] "Discographie von Polaris". GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 28 February 2020.

[8] "ARIA Australian Top 50 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2020.