Artifex Pereo
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Louisville, Kentucky , United States |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Artifex Pereo is a rock ensemble originating from Louisville, Kentucky, established in 2008. Following two self-released projects, they secured a contract with Tooth & Nail Records, under which their first full-length album, Time in Place, was issued in 2014 and achieved placement on two distinct Billboard charts.
Background
The band came together in 2008 in Louisville, Kentucky. Their name is inspired by the Latin expression "Qualis artifex pereo," famously linked to Roman Emperor Nero, translating to "what an artist dies with me," where "artifex" signifies artist and "pereo" means to perish.
Music
In April 2014, Artifex Pereo entered into a deal with Tooth & Nail Records, leading to the release of their debut studio album the subsequent month.
- Independent releases
Their initial work, the EP titled Am I Invisible, was launched on July 18, 2009, produced by guitarist Jordan Haynes in a home studio setting. This was followed by their first full album, Ailments & Antidotes, released on July 23, 2011, with production handled by Kris Crummett. Despite this progress, they were unable to embark on touring plans due to the departure of original lead vocalist Evan Redmon in March 2011.
- Transitional period
Afterward, the group brought on Lucas Worley from Portland as their new frontman, who then relocated to Louisville. The band performed intermittently and commenced recording their sophomore album with Crummett during winter 2013. This project attracted the attention of Tooth & Nail Records and culminated in their first studio album release.
- Studio albums
Their debut studio record, Time in Place, was released on May 27, 2014, through Tooth & Nail Records. It reached number 26 on the Christian Albums chart and climbed to number 17 on the Heatseekers Albums chart. The singles "Hands of Penance" and "Apeiron," released around the time of signing and shortly thereafter, did not enter Billboard's sales or airplay charts.
Members
- Eugene Barker (2008–present) – bass guitar
- Jeremiah Brinkworth (2008–present) – keyboards
- Jamie Davis (2008–present) – guitar, vocals
- Jordan Haynes (2008–present) – guitar
- Cory Eaves (2008–present) – drums
- Evan Redmon (2008–2011) – vocals
- Lucas Worley (2013–present) – lead vocals
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Highest chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US CHR |
US HEAT | ||
| Time in Place |
|
26 | 17 |
| Passengers |
|
10 | — |