Miocene (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Defunct | 2006 |
| Headquarters | London , England |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Miocene, occasionally presented as {MIOCENE}, was an English alternative band based in London, active between 1997 and 2006.
Early days
Established in 1998 and firmly established by 2000, Miocene attracted the interest of manager Keith Eccles from Keith's Back Yard. After successful performances in London and organizing their own UK tour alongside rock group Hundred Reasons, they secured a contract with Infernal Records, led by Dante Bonutto.
Refining the Theory
In 2000, Miocene released the mini-LP Refining the Theory through Infernal Records, with production by Dave Chang. This release highlighted their nu-metal influences and garnered favorable reviews, including four Ks from Kerrang! and a 9/10 rating in Metal Hammer. The song "Fits Like That" was featured on the cover CD of Kerrang! titled Incoming – The Sounds of 2001.
To support the album, Miocene embarked on extensive tours: a five-date series with Clutch, a three-month UK tour with Sunna and Crackout, as well as selected appearances alongside Earthtone9, One Minute Silence, Raging Speedhorn, Charger, and a headlining tour with Porcelain Roach as support.
Cellular Memory
Drawing inspiration from artists like Squarepusher and DJ Shadow, Miocene unveiled the downbeat EP Cellular Memory in 2002. This release marked a significant stylistic transition and was well-received by publications such as Kerrang! and Rocksound. To promote the EP, the band toured extensively with SikTh and The Kennedy Soundtrack.
A Perfect Life with a View of the Swamp
After a three-year creative process, Miocene delivered A Perfect Life with a View of the Swamp in 2005 via Corporate Risk Products. The album featured progressive metal pieces lasting over ten minutes, incorporating spoken word elements and electronic instrumentation, reflecting an intentional progression in their musical direction. Although the album received positive reviews, the exit of their bassist hindered touring plans to support the release.
On 10 April 2006, Miocene declared their breakup through their MySpace profile.
Studio albums
- Refining the Theory (2000) (Infernal Records) mini-LP
- Cellular Memory (2002) (Infernal Records) EP
- A Perfect Life with a View of the Swamp (2005) (Corporate Risk Products)
Live albums
- Live at Camden Monarch (2003) (bootleg)