Empyr
Empyr is a French English language rock band established in 2007 and made up of 5 members from four different French bands, Kyo, Pleymo, Watcha and Vegastar.
In 2008, the band released its debut album The Peaceful Riot that was recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Ken Andrews. The album was relatively successful reaching number 17 in France and number 20 in Belgian French charts. It also charted in Switzerland. The single "New Day" also got radio time. The band has also released a follow-up EP Your Skin, My Skin in 2009 and the album Unicorn in 2011.Members
- Benoît Poher of French band Kyo – lead singer
- Florian Dubos of French band Kyo – guitar – backing vocals
- Frédéric Duquesne of French band Watcha – guitar
- Benoît Julliard of French band Pleymo – bass, backing vocals
- Jocelyn Moze of French band Vegastar – drums
- In 2010, the track "It's Gonna Be" from the album Unicorn was used for the trailer of an episode in season 7 of CSI : New York.
- In 2011, the same track "It's Gonna Be" was used for international launching of iPhone 4S on Apple website alongside Adele's "Rolling in the Deep"
- In 2011, the track "Give Me More" again from Unicorn was used in the soundtrack of the film Destination Finale 5.
Discography
Albums
EPs
Singles
- 2008: "New Day"
- 2009: "Your Skin My Skin"
