The Artillery
Round Rock, Texas, United States | SELF
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“The Artillery hit that sweet spot where screamo and modern rock merge. The band's latest release Fear is In is a melting pot of screaming vocals and screaming guitars with an iron-clad rhythm... Fear is In is a good introduction into The Artillery, even though the band shows on the record that they are in the process of defining themselves... The Artillery show they have a future in this style and a deep passion to move with its tide.” - Susan Frances
“This alterna-rock savvy bunch makes sure that you will get hooked right from the jump and with their multifunctional vocals and energetic charging guitars and drums, they succeed. They are able to pull off what many bands fail at, and that is to have single components of the band (singer, guitars, etc) that each have talent which can make then noticed off merit alone. And for most of this EP, The Artillery are able to concoct some pretty catchy rock songs with sugar sweet melodies.” - Derek
“Throughout Fear is In there’s a reoccurring theme of determination, strength through struggle, and an unwavering will to overcome all obstacles. “These tears may be made of blood,” Barry laments on “The Tempest.” “But that doesn’t mean give up.” More than just encouraging lyrics, these words double as the band’s personal philosophy, no doubt. In a town that quickly swallows lesser artists, The Artillery has plenty of hype surrounding them and plenty of drive… driving them – two big things a band needs to make it out of this city alive. Now they just need one more thing every band destined to go places needs – a van.” - James Taylor
Discography
'Lighthouse' - 2012
1. Intro
2. Ink to Paper
3. Take a Mile
4. Wrench in the System
5. The Beast*
6. The Dark*
7. Make Believe It's Real
8. Red Lights for Blue Eyes
9. The Eighth Day
10. See the Light**
'Kings of the World' - 2009
1. Let's Escape*
2. When We Were Young
3. The Letter
4. This One's for Frankie*
5. Liars&Lovers*
6. I Might Be Wrong**
7. A Slave in the Body
8. Kings of the World**
9. Secrets Don't Make Friends
10. Chuck Norris vs. Bruce Lee**
11. We Can Dream
'Fear Is In' EP - 2007
1. The Hunt
2. Make It Reality**
3. Other Side**
4. Tempest
5. Smell of Death (On Your Breath)
6. Tall Tale Night*
7. Manifesto*
All available for streaming on Spotify.
Available for digital purchase nearly everywhere.
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Bio
The Artillery is a four-piece band formed out of Round Rock, Texas. They have been together since 2000, playing shows regionally since 2002, and nationally since 2006. Hailing from a suburb of the ‘music capital of the world’, Chris Ellis, a swagger-savvy drummer, and Jonathan Macias, a natural born rocker, together were urged to start a rock band. After trying out several unfit candidates, they came across a talented voice that went by the name Dean Danger. Chris Reyes, another local artist, had proven to be the missing link needed in order to bring The Artillery to their full potential.
Now that they were fully staffed, they began to write songs that combined energetic guitar leads with catchy vocals. The Artillery recorded their debut E.P entitled ‘Fear is In’ with producer Paul Soroski, releasing it on June 24, 2007. Throughout ‘Fear is In’ there is a recurring theme of determination, strength through struggle, and an unwavering will to overcome any obstacles. The E.P serves as a hard-hitting introduction for a band destined for bigger things. Following the release they toured regionally making a name for themselves across the Lone Star state.
Shortly after ‘Fear is In’ was finished they continued writing relentlessly, in order to finish their first full-length album entitled ‘Kings of the World’. After 2 years in the making, ‘KOTW’ has a diverse blend of genres showcasing their ability to write songs that can appeal to anyone. ‘KOTW’ sends a message of breaking boundaries, getting out of monotonous situations, and exploring life on your own terms. After its release on June 26, 2009, their popularity only continued to soar, this time through the Internet, collectively selling over fifteen hundred albums on iTunes and other various online media retailers. The Artillery also reached the #14 spot out of thousands in an online battle to play at the Austin City Limits festival.
The Artillery has since self-recorded a new full-length concept album called ‘Lighthouse’. This album follows a man named David Archer, telling a harrowing tale of a man lost at sea, and shares in his attempt to find his way home; this story, like many others, has a variety of lessons and emotions up for interpretation by the audience. While every song lends itself to Archer’s story, The Artillery does not have any trouble standing alone and remaining enjoyable despite the context of the album. When listened to in its entirety ‘Lighthouse’ takes on you on an audible journey through the power of love, the hint of hope, and the trials Archer struggled through desperate to return home and continue his life where it left off. The Artillery strives for hope, not only in ‘Lighthouse’, but within their musical existence as well. ‘Lighthouse’ was released on August 24, 2012, and with it, The Artillery embarked on a new leg of their sole journey: to share the music they love to create with anyone they can.
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