Orbs (band)

Orbs
Origin	United States
Genres	New prog, experimental rock, post-hardcore
Years active	2007–present
Labels	Equal Vision
Associated acts	Between the Buried and Me, Fear Before, Abigail Williams, Cradle of Filth, Nightbear, Torch Runner, Loom
Website	myspace.com/orbsband
Members
Dan Briggs Ashley Ellyllon Adam Fisher Clayton Holyoak Chuck Johnson

Orbs is an American band consisting of Dan Briggs of Between the Buried and Me, Adam Fisher and Clayton Holyoak of Fear Before the March of Flames, Ashley Ellyllon, formerly of Abigail Williams and now of Cradle of Filth, and Chuck Johnson of Torch Runner.^[1]

History

The band began in the fall of 2007^[2] as an online project working across the United States in a similar fashion of The Postal Service. The band takes a similar sound of the progressive rock of Between the Buried and Me and the later experimental sound from Fear Before the March of Flames.

According to their official site, the sound and lyrics are to represent space and nature.

Asleep Next to Science was released on August 17, 2010 on Equal Vision Records with a tour to accompany it.

Members

Current members

• Adam Fisher – vocals, guitar
• Dan Briggs – guitar
• Ashley Ellyllon – keyboards
• Chuck Johnson – bass
• Clayton "Goose" Holyoak – drums

Discography

• Asleep Next to Science (2010)^[3]

References

1. ^ SMNnews.com | Orbs: New Band Featuring Members of Between The Buried And Me, Fear Before The March Of Flames, and Cradle Of Filth
2. ^ Ellenberg, Miles. "Artist Spotlight: Orbs". WUVT-FM. http://www.wuvt.vt.edu/WOOVE/Artist-Profiles/Artist-Spotlight-Orbs. Retrieved September 24, 2010. 
3. ^ Sciarretto, Amy (June 25, 2010). "Orbs, 'Asleep Next to Science' -- New Album". Noisecreep. AOL Music. http://www.noisecreep.com/2010/06/25/orbs-asleep-next-to-science-new-album/. Retrieved June 25, 2010. 

External links

• Orbs on Myspace