Invent Animate
Invent Animate is an American metalcore band from Port Neches, Texas. The band formed in late 2011 and self-released their debut EP titled Waves on March 13, 2012. After a number of regional tours and increasing popularity in the online djent community, the band was signed up by Tragic Hero Records in February 2014. The band announced they would release their debut full-length record titled Everchanger on August 26, 2014. Their sophomore album Stillworld was released on July 8, 2016. Their third album and first with Marcus Vik, Greyview, was released on March 13, 2020.
History
Formation and ''Waves'' (2011-2013)
Invent Animate formed in 2011 and immediately began working on their first EP Waves. The six track EP was recorded at 456 Recordings with producer Brian Hood, former drummer of Mychildren Mybride. The EP was heavily featured on many online blogs such as ItDjents, Chugcore, got-djent, The Daily Mosh, The Djentlemen's Club and more. The track "Captive" featured Brendon McMaster of now defunct deathcore band The Crimson Armada. Following the release of their EP the band was able to play a number of shows supporting bands such as Capsize, Elitist, Close to Home, and future label mates ERRA. In late 2012 they released the single "Lightfinder", which featured Aaron Matts from Betraying the Martyrs. They released a couple of singles in 2013; "Wolf Skin" and "Half-Life" the latter of which would eventually make its way onto the new album.Signing to Tragic Hero Records, ''Everchanger'' and ''Stillworld'', Ben's Departure (2014-Nov. 2019)
On February 17, 2014 it was announced that Invent Animate signed a record deal with Tragic Hero Records joining bands on their roster such as A Skylit Drive, Everyone Dies in Utah and He Is Legend. A mini-EP would be released through the label's website which featured two new songs titled "Courier" and "Native Intellect" that would be on the upcoming album. On July 29, 2014 the band posted through their official Facebook page the confirmed tracklist for Everchanger as well as its release date August 26, 2014. The last song on Everchanger, Luna, is a tribute to drummer Trey Celaya's late brother, a victim of suicide. The album was recorded at 456 Recordings with producer Brian Hood, who worked with the band for their EP and previously released singles, and Jesse Cash of ERRA.In late 2015, the band decided to move forward without founding member Logan Forrest and they made an album titled Stillworld in the following year. Stillworld was released on July 8, 2016. Along with the music video from the song "White Wolf". In June 2017 they removed the comma from their name, which was previously stylized "Invent, Animate."
On January 9, 2018, longtime vocalist
Ben English announced on the band's Facebook that he would be departing from the band stating that "The fire that once drove me, isn't what it once was.", and that he would continue to support the band until the day he is in the ground. He goes on to state that the cause of this was being on the road all the time which made him question if this was what he really wanted to keep doing.
On November 1, 2019, the band posted a short video to their Facebook and Twitter pages that teased a new single that was released on November 7, 2019.
''Cloud Cascade'', ''Dark'' and Welcoming Marcus Vik (Nov. 2019-Present)
On 7 November 2019, the band would release the single Cloud Cascade and announce the new vocalist, Marcus Vik, previously the vocalist of Aviana. As of 11 January 2020, it is unknown whether this will be featured on an upcoming album, or how long it will be until another LP release. As of early January 2020, the band is to join Silent Planet, Greyhaven and Currents on the Trilogy tour. Just after the tour was announced, as of 11 January 2020, bassist Caleb Sherraden will not be joining the band on tour due to medical issues.On January 24, 2020, the band released second single “Dark” and announced their upcoming album ‘’Greyview’’ which will be released through Tragic Hero Records on March 13, 2020. The album will feature Marcus Vik on vocals
Tours
Invent Animate is represented by Royal Division Entertainment and The Soroka Agency.2014
- Heavier than Heavy U.S Tour from August 8–30 with Oceano, I Declare War, The Last Ten Seconds of Life and Barrier.
- Fuel the Passion U.S Tour from October 12–27 with For All I Am, Kingdom of Giants, Chasing Safety and Assassins.
- Fall Tour from November 9–20 with Betraying the Martyrs and Reflections. The remainder of tour after November 14 would be cancelled due to Betraying the Martyrs being denied entry to Canada.
2015
- Spring U.S Tour from March 15–26 with Veil of Maya and After the Burial.
- Appearance at South by So What?! Festival on March 20 in Grand Prairie, Texas.
- Summer U.S Tour from June 24 – July 17 with Phinehas and Silent Planet.
- Fall U.S Tour from September 4–20 with ERRA, Polyphia and The Afterimage.
- Fall North American Tour from November 5 – December 11 with Texas In July, Reflections and To The Wind.
2016
- Happiness in Self Destruction from July 9 – August 6 with The Plot in You, ERRA and Sylar.
- Overdose Winter Tour from November 11 – December 18 with The Word Alive, Volumes and Islander.
2017
- Carry the Flame Tour from February 22 – March 23 with After the Burial, Emmure, Fit for a King and Fit for an Autopsy.
- Canada 2017 Tour from July 12–29 with Northlane and Intervals.
- Hikari Album Release Tour from November 1–22 with Oceans ate Alaska, Dayseeker and Afterlife.
- Mesmer World Tour from November 23 – December 17 with Northlane, ERRA and Ocean Grove.
2020
- Trilogy Tour from February 20 – March 22 with Silent Planet, Currents and Greyhaven.
Members
- Marcus Vik – vocals
- Keaton Goldwire – guitars
- Trey Celaya – drums, backing vocals, guitars
- Caleb Sherradan – bass guitar
- Logan Forrest – guitars
- Cody Graham – guitars
- Ben English – vocals
Timeline
Musical style
Invent Animate incorporates elements of metalcore, progressive metalcore, progressive metal, ambient, djent, and post-hardcore in their music. They often feature start-and-stop arrangements of calm atmospheric passages and intense metalcore breakdowns. The band's guitar work prominently features slide tapping, dissonance, and technical riffs. The band delivers vocals in a wide range, including mid-pitch screams, low death growls, and somber clean singing. The band has been compared to ERRA, Northlane, Architects, Misery Signals, Reflections, and The Air I Breathe.Discography
;Albums| 2014 | Everchanger
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| 2016 | Stillworld |
| 2020 | Greyview |
- "Lightfinder"
- "Wolf Skin"
- "Half Life"
- "Darkbloom"
- "Celestial Floods"
- "White Wolf"
- "Cloud Cascade"
- "Dark"
- "Halcyon"