Palisades (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Defunct | 2023 |
| Headquarters | Iselin, New Jersey , United States |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
Palisades was a rock group originating from Iselin, New Jersey, United States. Initially established in 2008 under the name Marilyn Is Dead, they adopted the Palisades moniker in August 2011 and subsequently signed with Rise Records. Their discography includes five studio albums: Outcasts (2013), Mind Games (2015), a self-titled release (2017), Erase the Pain (2018), and Reaching Hypercritical (2022). Additionally, they independently released an album under their original band name.
History
The ensemble formed in January 2008 as Marilyn Is Dead and independently issued Appearance Disappear in 2009. Following several lineup revisions—bassist Chris Aleixo was succeeded by Brandon Sidney in 2010, and vocalist Alex Farkas was replaced by Louis Miceli in 2011—the group rebranded to Palisades and self-published their initial EP, The Rise. Tracks such as "Immortal," "Bury It," and "Disclosure" (featuring Tyler Smith from The Word Alive) garnered attention from Rise Records, who signed the band later that year. In February 2012, Rise Records re-released the EP under the title I'm Not Dying Today while the band worked on their first full-length album.
Following extensive touring throughout 2012, Palisades launched Outcasts in May 2013, supported by the title track as a single and tours alongside Capture The Crown, Heartist, and Famous Last Words. The album entered the Billboard 200 chart at position #181. In 2014, they unveiled additional singles including a rendition of Beyoncé's "Drunk in Love".
In May 2014, the band announced they were creating their sophomore album, with frontman Lou Miceli highlighting a more developed sound that reflects their live performance intensity.
On February 13, 2016, Brandon Sidney and Earl Halasan exited the band; Brandon Elgar stepped in as bassist and lead vocalist, complemented by DJ/producer Christian Mochizuki (known as GRAVES) joining as a studio contributor. This refreshed lineup aimed to elevate both their musical style and stage presence.
During 2016, Palisades recorded a cover of My Chemical Romance's "House of Wolves" for a tribute compilation released by Rock Sound.
Their self-titled record arrived on January 20, 2017 via Rise Records and was described by the group as an authentic encapsulation of their signature sound. That year included touring engagements with American hard rock outfit Letters from the Fire.
In 2018, Palisades toured again with Letters from the Fire. On October 5, they issued the single "War" ahead of their album Erase the Pain, which was released on December 28. The band supported this release through tours with Dayseeker and Savage Hands, followed by performances with Nothing More, Of Mice & Men, and Badflower in early 2019.
On December 1, 2021, founding vocalist Lou Miceli Jr. departed the group; bassist Brandon Elgar took over lead vocal responsibilities. The band’s first single featuring Elgar as sole lead singer, "My Consequences," was released on December 6, followed by "Better" on March 11, 2022. They announced their fifth studio album, Reaching Hypercritical, which was released on July 22, 2022.
On October 27, 2022, Palisades revealed Brandon Elgar’s exit and withdrew from an upcoming tour with Secrets. On January 11, 2023, they confirmed their disbandment after a final concert scheduled for February 25 that featured former vocalist Lou Miceli and keyboardist Earl Halasan returning for the farewell performance.
Band members
Last lineup
- Xavier Adames – lead guitar, backing vocals (2008–2023)
- Matthew Marshall – rhythm guitar, backing unclean vocals (2008–2023)
- Aaron Rosa – drums and percussion (2008–2023)
- Earl Halasan – turntables, sampling, keyboards, synthesizers, programming (2008–2016, 2023); lead and rhythm guitar (2008–2013)
- Louis "Lou" Miceli Jr – lead vocals (2011–2021, 2023)
Session musicians
- Christian "Graves" Mochizuki – turntables, sampling, keyboards, synthesizers, programming (2016–2022)
Past members
- Alex Farkas – co-lead vocals (2008–2011)
- Chris Aleixo – bass guitar, backing vocals (2008–2010)
- Brandon Sidney – bass guitar, backing vocals, co-lead vocals (2010–2016)
- Brandon Elgar – bass guitar (2016–2022); co-lead vocals (2016–2021), lead vocals (2021–2022)
Timeline
Studio albums
| Album title | Release information | Highest chart positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US |
US Heatseekers |
US Rock |
US Hard Rock |
US Independent | ||
| Appearance Disappear |
|
— | — | — | — | — |
| Outcasts |
|
— | 7 | — | — | — |
| Mind Games |
|
198 | 2 | 17 | 5 | 13 |
| Palisades |
|
— | 3 | — | 18 | 12 |
| Erase the Pain |
|
175 | 1 | 35 | 9 | 1 |
| Reaching Hypercritical |
|
— | — | — | — | — |
EP
- I'm Not Dying Today (2012)
Singles
| Song title | Year released | Album association |
|---|---|---|
| "Bury It" | 2012 | I'm Not Dying Today |
| "Disclosure" | ||
| "Outcasts" (feat. Andy Leo from Crown the Empire) |
2013 | Outcasts |
| "High and Low" (feat. Tyler Carter of Issues) |
2014 | |
| "Player Haters' Ball" (feat. blackbear) |
Mind Games | |
| "Mind Games" (feat. Champs) | ||
| "No Chaser" | 2015 | |
| "Fall" | 2016 | Palisades |
| "Aggression" | ||
| "Through Hell" | ||
| "War" | 2018 | Erase the Pain |
| "Fragile Bones" | ||
| "My Consequences" | 2021 | Reaching Hypercritical |
| "Better" | 2022 | |
| "Reaching Hypercritical" | ||
| "Sober" |
Compilation appearances
| Year | Track | Collection |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Happy" (cover of Pharrell Williams) | Punk Goes Pop Vol. 6 |
| 2014 | High and Low | Another Techno Jawn |
| 2016 | "House of Wolves" (cover of My Chemical Romance) | Rock Sound Presents: The Black Parade |
Music videos
- "Bury It" (2012)
- "Disclosure" (2012)
- "Outcasts" featuring Andy Leo from Crown the Empire (2013)
- "High and Low" with Tyler Carter of Issues (2014)
- "Mind Games" featuring Champs (2014)
- "Player Haters' Ball" featuring blackbear
- "No Chaser" (2015)
- "Fall" (2016)
- "Let Down" (2017)
- "Better Chemicals" (2017)
- "Through Hell" (2018)
- "War" (2018)
- "Erase The Pain" (2019)
- "My Consequences" (2021)
- "Better" (2022)
- "Sober" (2022)
Tours
| Tour title | Supporting acts | Region | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Revived Tour | Us, From Outside, A Faylene Sky, Palisades, Send The Messenger | North America | February – March 2012 |
| The Jamboree 3 Festival | Like Moths to Flames, The Acacia Strain, The Black Dahlia Murder, Palisades, and others | North America | April 2012 |
| Rise Records Freshman Class of 2012 Tour | The Air I Breathe, My Ticket Home, Hands Like Houses, Palisades | North America | May 2012 |
| The Freedom Isn't Free Tour | Our Last Night, Crown the Empire, Set It Off, Palisades, Lions Lions, 'Alive, in Standby' | North America | June 2012 |
| The Canadian Takeover Tour | My Ticket Home, Palisades, Horizons | North America | September 2012 |
| The Infamous Tour | Abandon All Ships, Skip the Foreplay, For All Those Sleeping, Upon This Dawning, Palisades | North America | October 2012 |
| The Filthy February Pt 1 Tour | I See Stars, For All Those Sleeping, Get Scared, Upon This Dawning, Palisades | North America | February 2013 |
| The Rise Records Tour 2013 | Like Moths to Flames, Crown the Empire, The Color Morale, Palisades, My Ticket Home | North America | April 2013 |
| The Generation Now Tour | Crown the Empire, Capture the Crown, Palisades, Heartist, Famous Last Words | North America | May 2013 |
Notes
- 1. Also known as Marilyn is Dead.
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