Animosity (band)

Animosity

Company type	Band
Industry	Music
Founded	2000 in San Francisco, California, United States
Defunct	2009
Headquarters	San Francisco , United States
Products	Music albums

Animosity was a death metal group originating from San Francisco, California, established in 2000. Over their active years, they produced three full-length albums, conducted tours across both the United States and Europe, and ultimately dissolved in 2009. The band's most recognized formation featured vocalist Leo Miller, guitarists Frank Costa and Chase Fraser, bassist Evan Brewer, and drummer Navene Koperweis.

History

Formed in 2000 in San Francisco, California, Animosity launched their first album, Shut It Down, via Tribunal Records in 2003. This record was created when the band members were only 16 and 17 years old. Their sophomore release, Empires, came out in 2005 through Black Market Activities with distribution handled by Metal Blade Records. Following this release, they toured the U.S. alongside Origin and Malevolent Creation. The third album, titled Animal, was produced by Kurt Ballou of Converge and released in October 2007. Subsequently, they toured Europe with Converge and the Belgian hardcore/punk act Rise and Fall. After nearly a year without activity, Animosity officially disbanded in October 2009. Vocalist Leo Miller expressed that their "musical and experiential goals have been exceeded" and reassured fans that "if you haven't gotten enough of Animosity," there is more to be expected.

Musical style

As reported by Blabbermouth.net, their debut Shut It Down merged a foundation of death metal with thrash and hardcore influences, prioritizing intense technical skill rather than mainstream appeal. Their subsequent album, Empires, marked a transition toward a more focused death metal sound.

Members

Final lineup

• Chase Fraser – guitar (2000–2009) (currently with Conflux, Continuum, Scour, formerly Decrepit Birth, Son of Aurelius, The Taste of Blood)
• Leo Miller – vocals (2000–2009) (previously with Drumcorps)
• Frank Costa – lead and rhythm guitar (2000–2009) (currently part of Realms of Vision, formerly with Entheos)
• Navene Koperweis – drums (2003–2009) (currently involved with Entheos, Fleshwrought; ex-membership in The Faceless, Animals as Leaders)
• Evan Brewer – bass (2006–2009) (associated with Fallujah, formerly of Entheos, The Faceless, Lillake, Reflux)

Previous members

• Lucas Tsubota – drums (2000–2003)
• Nick Lazaro – bass, guitar (2000–2004)
• Sean Koperweis – bass (2002–2004)
• Dan Kenny – bass (2004–2006) (currently with Suicide Silence, formerly Carnivorous, Light This City)

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Discography

Studio Albums

• Shut It Down (2003)
• Empires (2005)
• Animal (2007)

Additional Releases

• Hellraiser Demo (2001)
• Altered Beast (2008, remixed by Aaron Spectre)