Rinoa (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Defunct | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Essex , England |
Key people | Perry Bryan, Matthew Holden, Jozef Norocky, David Gumbleton, James May |
| Products | Music albums and EPs |
Rinoa was a post-metal group originating from Essex, England, established in 2007. The ensemble consisted of lead vocalist Perry Bryan, guitarists Matthew Holden and Jozef Norocky, bassist David Gumbleton, and drummer James May. The band ceased activities in November 2010 as members opted to engage in different musical endeavors.
History
The formation of Rinoa took place in 2007 following the breakup of the members' former bands Crydebris, Chariots, and Symmetry. Their name was inspired by Rinoa Heartilly, a character from the video game Final Fantasy VIII.
In 2008, they issued their self-titled EP Rinoa, and in 2009 released a split EP alongside Bossk. That same year, the band appeared at Damnation Festival. Their first full-length album, An Age Among Them, arrived in 2010 to critical acclaim and was recognized by Rock Sound as one of the standout albums of that year.
Following a UK headline tour in October 2010, Rinoa declared their disbandment, culminating with a final performance in Bristol the next month.
After the breakup, James May became part of the dubstep act Tek-One; Jozef Norocky joined the London-based band Devil Sold His Soul; while Matthew Holden and David Gumbleton contributed to the supergroup Ancients.
Band members
- Perry Bryan – vocals
- Matthew Holden – guitar
- David Gumbleton – bass guitar
- Jozef Norocky – guitar
- James May – drums
Studio albums
- An Age Among Them (2010)
EPs
- Rinoa (EP) (2008)
Splits
- Bossk / Rinoa (2009)
Singles
- "Sol Winds" (2010)