Atreyu

In 2002, a band called Atreyu exploded out of Orange County. Previously unknown to the rest of the world, the band released their stunning debut album, Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses, grabbing the attention of a wide spectrum of music fans by demolishing the barriers between rock, melodic hardcore and metal. The band's original, unique music hit like a lightning bolt in hard music circles, energizing audiences and redefining the hardcore sound Southern California was known for. Atreyu hit the road, and within a year were headlining their Bitter, Broken, Bound and Gagged tour to sold out rooms across North America. Critical raves poured in from publications like LA Times, Guitar World, and Metal Maniacs, who commented, "The Southern California five-piece brings new definition to overnight success." Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses has scanned 90,000 units and shows no signs of slowing down. With their new album, The Curse, Atreyu have honed their personal style even more, exceeding all expectations and expanding the boundaries of metallic rock yet again.