Oblivion is an American technical death metal band from the Bay Area[1][2] formed in 2007. They have released three albums, one demo and several music videos. Members of Oblivion have previously performed in several notable metal bands such as Antagony, All Shall Perish, Hacksaw to the Throat, Alchemicon, Feast and Fractals.[1] Another notable aspect of Oblivion is the fact that one member has a doctorate degree in music and is a university professor,[3] while another has a doctorate in mathematics. Currently, the band is signed to Unique Leader and will release multiple albums through the label. A reissue of their debut album, Called to Rise, was released on October 15, 2013.[2]
In 2007, after two decades away from the scene, Bay Area thrash metal veteran Ted O'Neill sought musicians with which to play music. His previous band, Alchemicon, had broken up after appearing on the Metal Blade Records compilation "Complete Death 2."[4] O'Neill found a suitable partner in Joe Ellis, a seasoned session guitarist in the Bay Area metal scene. The duo began playing music together but required an additional component to refine their sound. They sought the services of Nick Vasallo, an award-winning composer and professor of music. Vasallo, who founded Antagony and fronted several other Bay Area bands, was appointed lead vocalist and bassist.[5] The trio began writing songs immediately and recorded at their in-house recording studio (reamping courtesy of Zack Ohren at Castle Ultimate Studios in Oakland, California).[6] Their first released song "Annunaki" went viral with a simultaneous video release that received over 5000 hits in 24 hours.[7] Since their first studio session video they have received 20,000 views in 3 weeks. After their demo CD was released, both John Haag and Joe Ellis were replaced by Luis Martinez and Victor Dods.
Musical style, vocal style, and lyrical themesedit
Oblivion's music utilizes aspects from multiple styles of extreme metal: death metal, black metal, and thrash metal. Nick Vasallo's vocals frequently fluctuate between death growls, inward subtone singing and high-pitched screams.
Unlike much of their peers, Oblivion's lyrical themes do not revolve around religion, war, politics, or gore. Their band name literally translates to "the condition or state of being forgotten or unknown." Because of this they sing about the history of the earth that has been buried with time.[12]
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American technical death metal band from the Bay Area 1 2 formed in 2007 They have released three albums one demo and several music videos Members of Oblivion have previously performed in several notable metal bands such as Antagony All Shall Perish Hacksaw to the Throat Alchemicon Feast and Fractals 1 Another notable aspect of Oblivion is the fact that one member has a doctorate degree in music and is a university professor 3 while another has a doctorate in mathematics Currently the band is signed to Unique Leader and will release multiple albums through the label A reissue of their debut album Called to Rise was released on October 15 2013 2 OblivionOriginBay Area California USA 1 2 GenresTechnical death metal 1 Years active2007 presentLabelsUnique Leader RecordsMembersNick VasalloBen OrumTed O NeillVictor DodsLuis MartinezPast membersJoe EllisWebsiteobtainoblivion wbr com Contents 1 History 2 Ownership of band name and endorsements 3 Musical style vocal style and lyrical themes 4 Band members 5 Discography 6 Music videos 7 References 8 External linksHistory editIn 2007 after two decades away from the scene Bay Area thrash metal veteran Ted O Neill sought musicians with which to play music His previous band Alchemicon had broken up after appearing on the Metal Blade Records compilation Complete Death 2 4 O Neill found a suitable partner in Joe Ellis a seasoned session guitarist in the Bay Area metal scene The duo began playing music together but required an additional component to refine their sound They sought the services of Nick Vasallo an award winning composer and professor of music Vasallo who founded Antagony and fronted several other Bay Area bands was appointed lead vocalist and bassist 5 The trio began writing songs immediately and recorded at their in house recording studio reamping courtesy of Zack Ohren at Castle Ultimate Studios in Oakland California 6 Their first released song Annunaki went viral with a simultaneous video release that received over 5000 hits in 24 hours 7 Since their first studio session video they have received 20 000 views in 3 weeks After their demo CD was released both John Haag and Joe Ellis were replaced by Luis Martinez and Victor Dods Ownership of band name and endorsements editDespite there being several other bands named Oblivion the members officially secured the ownership of the name 8 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office 9 Members of Oblivion are currently endorsed by KxK Guitars 10 Rhodes Amplification 11 Ibanez Ernie Ball Mesa Boogie Fractal Audio In Tune guitar picks WeNeedMerch com VIPmerch com and ENGL Musical style vocal style and lyrical themes editOblivion s music utilizes aspects from multiple styles of extreme metal death metal black metal and thrash metal Nick Vasallo s vocals frequently fluctuate between death growls inward subtone singing and high pitched screams Unlike much of their peers Oblivion s lyrical themes do not revolve around religion war politics or gore Their band name literally translates to the condition or state of being forgotten or unknown Because of this they sing about the history of the earth that has been buried with time 12 Band members editCurrent members Ted O Neil guitar 2007 present Nick Vasallo vocals bass 2007 present Ben Orum bass 2012 present Luis Martinez drums 2012 present Victor Dods guitar 2012 present Former members Joe Ellis guitar 2007 2012 Live musicians John Haag drums 2007 present Curt Opem drums 2007 present Discography editDemos Year Album details 2012 DEMO 2012 Released January 16 2012 13 Label self released 14 Studio albums Year Album details 2013 Called to Rise Released January 1 2013 self released 15 Reissued October 15 2013 16 Label Unique Leader Records 2017 The Path Towards Released November 17 2017 2019 Oblivion Released January 21 2019Music videos editYear Title Director 2012 Studio Session No 1 Annunaki HD 17 Oblivion 2012 Studio Session No 2 Reclamation HD 18 Oblivion 2012 Studio Session No 3 Between Suns of Light HD 19 Oblivion 2012 OBLIVION Black Veils of Justice Official Video HD 20 Chris Reese Carlos Saldana Grzegorz Jonkajtys 2012 OBLIVION Reclamation Official Video HD 21 Brandon Hunt 2013 OBLIVION Canon 1 in E minor Official Video HD 22 Brandon Hunt 2013 OBLIVION Multiverse Official Video HD 23 Brandon HuntReferences edit a b c d Metal Archives Oblivion USA Metal archives com Retrieved 2012 01 21 a b c Oblivion Signs With Unique Leader Records Blabbermouth net 2013 07 22 Retrieved 2013 10 28 Nick Vasallo New Piece Performance The Circle Pit 2013 04 20 Retrieved 2013 10 28 Various Complete Death 2 Discogs com 1988 Retrieved 2012 01 21 Oblivion band info Facebook com Retrieved 2012 01 21 Rhodes Amplification NEWS Rhodesamplification com Retrieved 2012 01 21 Oblivion Posts Annunaki Studio Footage Metalunderground com Retrieved 2012 01 21 Trademark Search gt Trademark Category gt Computer amp Software Products amp Electrical amp Scientific Products gt OBLIVION Trademarkia com Retrieved 2012 01 21 Trademarks gt Trademark Electronic Search System TESS gt Oblivion gt Serial Number 85511004 Uspto gov 2011 12 29 Retrieved 2012 01 21 KxK Endorsed Artists Kxkguitars com Retrieved 2012 01 21 Who Uses Rhodes Amplification rhodesamplification com Retrieved 2012 01 21 OBLIVION CD Baby Retrieved 2012 01 21 Oblivion gt Discography Metal Archives 2012 01 16 Retrieved 2012 01 21 Oblivion Demo 2012 CD baby Retrieved 2012 01 21 CALLED TO RISE OBLIVION Bandcamp Retrieved 2012 12 12 New Signing Oblivion Uniqueleader com 2013 07 26 Archived from the original on 2013 10 29 Retrieved 2013 10 28 OBLIVION Studio Session No 1 Annunaki Youtube com 2012 01 06 Retrieved 2012 01 21 OBLIVION Studio Session No 2 Reclamation Youtube com 2012 01 11 Retrieved 2012 01 21 OBLIVION Studio Session No 3 Between Suns of Light Youtube com 2012 01 17 Retrieved 2012 01 21 OBLIVION Black Veils of Justice Official Video Youtube com 2012 01 17 Retrieved 2012 01 21 OBLIVION Reclamation Official Video Youtube com 2012 12 22 Retrieved 2012 12 22 OBLIVION Canon 1 in E minor Official Video HD Youtube com 2013 04 14 Retrieved 2013 07 22 OBLIVION Multiverse Official Video HD Youtube com 2013 07 29 Retrieved 2013 07 22 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Oblivion metal band amp oldid 1178617528, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
