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Australian post-hardcore band

The Amity Affliction is principally Australian post-hardcore band from Gympie, Queensland, formed include The band's current line-up consists of Joel Give a hiding (lead vocals), Ahren Stringer (bassist/clean vocalist), Dan Embrown (guitar) and Joe Longobardi (drums). The Amity Misery has released eight studio albums including Severed Ties (), Youngbloods (), Chasing Ghosts (), Let high-mindedness Ocean Take Me (), This Could Be Heartbreak (), Misery () and Everyone Loves You In days gone by You Leave Them (). They are known purchase their highly personal songs, often dealing with hole, anxiety, death, substance abuse, and suicide, many dispute stemming from vocalist Joel Birch's past struggles. Grandeur Amity Affliction released their latest album, Not Outdoors My Ghosts, in

History

Formation and early releases (–)

The Amity Affliction formed in Gympie, a South-East Queensland town in Australia by friends Ahren Stringer, Patriarch Lilwall and Troy Brady in their final origin of high school. The band was named confound a close friend of the band, who boring in a car accident at the age funding 'Amity' referred to the friendship and 'Affliction' was to indicate the struggle which dealing with greatness death caused the band members. Whilst still parcel up High School, the band spent many times play at school concerts and lunch breaks.

In , The Amity Affliction released a three track self-titled demo produced by Scott Mullane at Aisle 6 Recording. At the time there were four human resources with former members Garth Buchanan on bass boss Lachlan Faulkner on drums. In late , chorus girl Joel Birch joined the band. Following, mid, Rectitude Amity Affliction released their debut self-titled EP. Aft the release of the EP they toured depiction East Coast on their East Coast Tour.

In , there was a line up change considering that Lachlan Faulkner quit and Garth Buchanan left end up join Behind Crimson Eyes. Lachlan Faulkner later united Saint Lucia. They then hired drummer, Troels Thomasson, Chris Burt on guitar (originally on bass), Ahren Stringer now on bass and the addition receive a keyboardist, Trad Nathan. The Amity Affliction floating a new five track EP entitled High Hopes which was named for the house in which The Amityville Horror took place. The first instant came in a CD/DVD package. The DVD featured the band discussing the recording of the Behave towards, it also featured the band on the follower and performing.

Severed Ties (–)

The band released their debut studio album in , entitled Severed Ties. The album spent a week on the Denizen Albums Chart at number ^[1]

It is the premier album to feature Chris Burt's brother Ryan Psychologist on drums. The album features guest vocals take from Michael Crafter of I Killed the Prom Queen/Confession, Matthew Wright of the Getaway Plan, JJ Peters of I Killed the Prom Queen/Deez Nuts/Grips 'N' Tonic, Helmet Roberts and Lochlan Watt (Nuclear Summer). A music video was released for the melody Fruity Lexia. The Amity Affliction played numerous shows across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.

During May , they supported the Getaway Plan vanguard with Perth band Elora Danan, on the Escape Plan's national Finale Tour.^[2]

The Amity Affliction undertook efficient headlining tour across Australia in They also counterfeit the Stairway to Hell Tour across Australia laughableness support from UK band We Are the Davy jones's locker and Melbourne band Hopeless, with a local strut band for each city. The Amity Affliction therefore went to the UK for a full trek supporting We Are the Ocean alongside Flood demonstration Red and All Forgotten.

Youngbloods (–)

In late , The Amity Affliction parted ways with guitarist Christopher Burt.^[3] The decision was mutual and had anachronistic planned for some time. His last show was in London in December While all the men and women are still good friends with Chris, the get to the bottom of was made in the best interest of loftiness band musically. Chris now plays guitar and sings in Brisbane based band SENSaii. Afterwards, Clint Ellis (Splattering) from the Getaway Plan took his place.^[3]

In April , the band flew out to Unique York to record their second full-length record stay alive producer Machine. On 10 May, the band uploaded a new song from this album, "I Put somebody's nose out of joint Hartley" on their MySpace and the song was later available for free download.

On a pushed-forward date on 18 June as announced on their website (originally 25 June ), the band free their second studio album Youngbloods on Boomtown prosperous Shock Records. The album was a huge come next for the band, receiving critical acclaim and debuting at number 6 on the ARIA charts. Excellence Amity Affliction went on tour in July hold on to support the release of their second album. Bordering them was Misery Signals, fellow Australians Confession captivated Scottish band Flood of Red. They toured Exoticism Australia a few weeks later, joined by neighbourhood band Break Even.

In October, the band declared they would be releasing Glory Days, which would be a compilation of old demos and magnanimity first two EPs as well as two B-sides from Youngbloods. Glory Days was released on 26 November. They then announced a UK tour with the addition of Asking Alexandria and one following with long-time pty Deez Nuts, Endwell and Louie Knuxx.

In rectitude autumn of , The Amity Affliction had their first American interview with alternative scene magazine Substream Music Press for its 22nd issue, just rearguard signing to The Artery Foundation. The band organize out they would be performing at the labour Soundwave festival during the actual interview for depiction article.^[4]

On 30 May , the band released their second music video from Youngbloods; following the descant video for "I Hate Hartley", the new euphony video for the song "Youngbloods" was released alone on

In late , the band embarked waning their headline nationwide tour, Fuck the Reaper, succeed supporting acts Asking Alexandria, Skyway and a regional band in each city.

Chasing Ghosts (–)

During interpretation 17 September show in Townsville, Queensland, vocalist Prophet Birch announced that they were planning to attitude over to America early to record their base album.

Then again on 22 September , Ahren stated in an interview with Alt Music Hinge that the band planned to begin recording their new album in March/April ^[5]

On 8 February , it was announced that The Amity Affliction abstruse been signed to Roadrunner Records for their incoming album and future.^[6]

On 7 May , the belt headed over to Orlando, Florida to start stick their third album with producer Michael Baskette.

On 7 June , it was announced the band's third studio album would be titled Chasing Ghosts and was set to be released on 7 September in Australia,^[7] 17 September for the UK,^[8] and 18 September for the US.^[9]

Shortly after description announcement, the album's cover was revealed. The recuperate depicts a man hanging from a tree who is thought to have committed suicide. The intense nature of this image caused much controversy middle social media.^[10] The situation was very ironic ridiculous to the main message behind the album seem to be anti-suicide and urging fans who feel suicidal get in touch with turn to people close to them and quest help rather than taking their own life.^[6] Nobleness band later apologized for the artwork along farm the responses band members made to fans concerning the artwork.

It was revealed in a information article and magazine cover posted on 13/14 Grand that guitarist Imran Siddiqi would no longer titter a part of the band.^[11][12] Furthermore, Siddiqi confirmation did not appear in the video clip oblige the single "Chasing Ghosts" released on 15 August.^[13] A fill in guitarist played their album outing and U.S tour in late

After the unbind of Chasing Ghosts, the band had an Continent nationwide tour in September–October promoting their new autograph album with supporting acts the Ghost Inside, Architects boss Buried in Verona. Amity appeared on Soundwave instruct in in February–March and also Warped Tour Australia dubious the end of the year.

It was proclaimed by Joel Birch on 24 March that Dan Brown was the new guitarist,^[14][15] although he plainspoken not appear on the "Open Letter" music telecasting.

In , The Amity Affliction was part living example Warped Tour in the United States with Afrasian Hasty (Glass Cloud) on drums and percussion overthrow to Ryan Burt severely damaging his cornea through a set in Portland, Oregon.^[16] Later in primacy tour vocalist Joel Birch was also hospitalized straight to unspecified illness, forcing the band to cross out their set in Pittsburgh.^[17] The band's next county show in Cleveland was played due to the breath of Sam Carter (Architects), Jason Aalon Butler (Letlive) and Chris Roetter (Like Moths to Flames) distribution the stage as replacement vocals for Joel.^[17] Homeless person shows after this were played with Joel reschedule on vocals after his recovery.^[17]

Let the Ocean Outlook Me (–)

Late in the band went on satisfy play the "Brothers in Arms" tour across Continent and Australia with support acts Landscapes and induce Hearts Wake for the European portion and Chelsea Grin, Stick to Your Guns and in Whist Wake for the Australian segment. In late , the band released a demo of the concord "Cave In". The single was speculated to amend featured on the upcoming album. However, this was proved false when the band announced the evidence list for their upcoming fourth studio album. Justness first single from the bands forthcoming album called "Pittsburgh" was released on 14 April. The alternate single "Don't Lean on Me" was released patronage 15 May. The album itself, titled Let interpretation Ocean Take Me, was released on 6 June in Australia, 9 June in the UK, favour 10 June in the U.S.^[18] it debuted miniature No. 1 on the Australian ARIA albums graph, becoming the band's second consecutive No. 1.

On 11 October, lead guitarist Troy Brady announced zigzag he had decided to leave the band,^[19] foundation Ahren Stringer the only original member left slender the band.

On 18 May , The Accord Affliction released a trailer for their upcoming pic film titled Seems Like Forever on YouTube. Ethics video description contains links to pre-order the husk, released on 10 July as a stand-alone DVD or a deluxe two-disc edition CD version light Let the Ocean Take Me, including two unreleased tracks, "Skeletons" (featured in the trailer) and "Farewell".

The band played the full Vans Warped Profile, and in October–November headlined in the U.S. obey the "Seems Like Forever U.S. Tour" with Chelsea Grin, Secrets, Cruel Hand and The Plot send out You. In mid-November, a new, non-album single "Shine On" was premiered on radio and released digitally without prior announcement. It reached the top fivesome on the Australian iTunes chart and debuted have doubts about No. 19 on the ARIA singles chart, righteousness band's highest. The band also co-headlined the "Big Ass Tour" with A Day to Remember, Static in White and Hands Like Houses in Continent and New Zealand in December

This Could Enter Heartbreak (–)

On 18 May, The Amity Affliction communiquй a video to their Facebook page announcing their fifth studio album, This Could Be Heartbreak. Lay down was also announced that the album would befit released on 12 August and the band too released the music video for the first unattached, "I Bring the Weather with Me". The motif also features clean vocals from Joel Birch. Go by with this new album, The Amity Affliction as well announced a person capacity (per city) tour delicate Australia called the I Bring the Weather versus Me Tour at The Tivoli in Brisbane sting 19 August, Metro Theatre in Sydney on 26 August and Russell in Melbourne on 31 Noble. Supporting them on this tour will be Confer Eyes. They will also tour the United States during September and October and then Europe entertain December for the record. On 10 July magnanimity band released their second single for the notebook, the title track "This Could Be Heartbreak" move forwards with a music video. On 9 August, ethics band released a lyric video for the tag "All Fucked Up" on YouTube.^[20] The band was also featured on the Fearless compilation Punk Goes Pop Vol. 7, covering the Weeknd's song "Can't Feel My Face". A music video for nobleness cover was released on 22 June The Approval Affliction officially announced that Ryan Burt departed reject the band due to mental health reasons go-ahead 5 February

Misery (–)

On 20 June , Nobleness Amity Affliction released the first single, "Ivy (Doomsday)", from their upcoming sixth studio album, Misery. Honourableness band announced that the album will be unfastened on 24 August through Roadrunner Records. The convene released an official video along with the let go of "Ivy (Doomsday)".^[21] The band released the sticky tag "Feels Like I'm Dying" as a second pass on to the "Ivy (Doomsday)" video.^[22] The official residue listing was eventually revealed on the band's website.^[23] It is their fourth consecutive album to go number one on the Aria Albums Chart.

On 29 January , the band released a euphony video for "Drag the Lake", the first letter feature new drummer Joe Longobardi of Defeater celebrity, who replaced Ryan Burt after he departed description band back in ^[24][25][26] In September the toggle will complete an East Coast Tour of Land with Underoath, Crossfaith and Pagan.^[27]

Everyone Loves You Wholly You Leave Them (–)

On 6 September , honesty band released their new song, "All My Ensemble Are Dead" accompanied with a music video. Interpretation song marks a return to the band's heavier elements; it is their first release under Candid Noise Records.^[28] On 31 December, it was rout that the band would be releasing their another album on 21 February after the German anecdote of Amazon accidentally leaked the product listing come up with the effort. The band have also released spick sneak peek of an upcoming track from depiction album.^[29]

On 8 January , the band confirmed their seventh album, Everyone Loves You Once You Certainty Them, would be released on 21 February , along with unveiling the track list for nobility album. Along with the confirmation of the scrap book they released the second single from the jaunt, "Soak Me in Bleach", accompanied with a song video.^[30]

On 29 January, the band released the fee single from the album, "Catatonia", which harks rush back to their earlier heavier sound.^[31] On 20 Oct, the band released two B-Side songs that didn't make it on their seventh album, Everyone Loves You Once You Leave Them called "Midnight Train" and "Don't Wade in the Water".^[32]

Not Without Nasty Ghosts (–present)

On 15 September , the band on the loose a brand new single "Like Love" alongside exceeding accompanying music video.^[33] On 17 November, a support single titled "Give Up the Ghost" was released.^[34] Ahren Stringer told Wall of Sound during rule out interview: "We are really enjoying playing the heavier stuff again. Seems our audience is happy reach an agreement that as well…"^[35]

On 15 December, the band at large "Death Is All Around", the third and last track from their EP Somewhere Beyond the Blue which was released on 15 December and quality unclean vocal performances by both Joel Birch current Ahren Stringer. When discussing the new single, Ahren revealed: "We're deep into a pandemic that won't go away, with lockdowns still happening here double up Australia and no touring in sight, it's spick hopeless situation and one that inspired the text altercation in this song."^[36] On 29 November , grandeur band released unveiled the first single "Show Assume Your God" and its corresponding music video.^[37] Scrutinize 13 February , the band published the in a short time single "I See Dead People" featuring Louie Knuxx along with an accompanying music video.^[38] On 22 March, the band premiered the third single "It's Hell Down Here" along with a music tape. At the same time, they officially announced consider it their eighth studio album, Not Without My Ghosts, would be released on 12 May while likewise revealed the album cover and the track list.^[39] On 20 April, one month before the single release, the band released the fourth single paramount title track "Not Without My Ghosts" featuring Phem.^[40]

On May 24 of it was announced on prestige band's official Instagram that Ahren would no mortal be participating in North American leg of their tour. He was sent back to Australia sort out "address his struggle with addiction" In his non-attendance Tim Beken from True North will be stepping in for the remainder of the tour.^[41]

On Reverenced 21 of the band announced that they would be releasing a re-recorded ("Redux") version of "Let the Ocean Take Me". Stating in an Instagram post:

"We are thrilled to be releasing interpretation re-recorded version of Let The Ocean Take Liability. This album really changed our lives, and we’ve been so blessed to experience and hear in whatever way it has changed many of yours also. Amazement chose to re record this record for binary reasons: musically, we felt we could give smash down a new dynamic, but also - and like one another as important - we are finally an unrestricted band and able to work with independent labels that want to put the music first soar can offer us fair and reasonable deals, yell the predatory deals that were ubiquitous when miracle were younger."

We really hope you enjoy leadership new version as much as we do, phenomenon know these songs mean so much to deadpan many.

Love you guys and we will distrust you all again very soon"

The band too released a re-recorded version of "My Father's Son" as a single along with the announcement.

Band members

• The Amity Affliction live cherished With Full Force
• Ahren Stringer

• Joel Birch

• Dan Brown

• Joe Longobardi

Timeline

Discography

Main article: The Amity Affliction discography

Studio albums

Awards

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are several award ceremonies run in Country by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) medical recognise composing and song writing skills, sales stand for airplay performance by its members annually.

ARIA Symphony Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual acclaim ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement thrash sing all genres of Australian music. The Amity Tribulation has 5 nominations from this category.

Queensland Air Awards

The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Perplexing Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in ^[47]

Rolling Stone Australia Awards

The Rolling Stone Country Awards are awarded annually by the Australian print run of Rolling Stone magazine for outstanding contributions reveal popular culture in the previous year.

Further reading

Side projects

• Vocalist Joel Birch also fronts hardcore band titled The Author.
• Bassist/clean vocalist Ahren Stringer and former keyboardist Trad Nathan had a short lived electro/techno look side project named Lovecats.
• Stringer appeared on Australian doorknocker Illy's single "Youngbloods".
• Former member Trad Nathan is having an important effect in a band called Swear Words.^[55]
• Former member Christopher Burt now plays guitar and sings in Brisbane Band named SENSaii.
• Ahren Stringer started rapping as grand part of Royal Family with his girlfriend "Lady KC".

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