Storm the Sky
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2011 in Melbourne, Australia |
| Defunct | 2019 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Storm the Sky was a rock ensemble originating from Melbourne, Australia.
History
Established in Melbourne in 2011, the group consisted of vocalists Daniel Breen and William Jarratt, guitarists Andy Szetho and Billy Green, bassist Kristian Evangelistis, and drummer Alex Trail.
Their initial release was a self-titled MCD in 2012, succeeded by the EP Vigilance in 2013. From 11 to 22 September that year, Storm the Sky toured Australia as support for Fit for a King. After signing with UNFD in November 2014, they announced their debut full-length album scheduled for early 2015. The record Permanence included a guest appearance by Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire on the track Portraits and reached number 45 on the Australian Albums chart.
In early 2015, they supported US rock band Chiodos during their Australian tour, subsequently opened for In Hearts Wake, and later embarked on their own national headline tour.
Following the departure of vocalist Daniel Breen in early 2016, the band transitioned away from their metalcore/post-hardcore origins. Their sophomore album Sin Will Find You, released on 5 August 2016, climbed to number 30 on the Australian Albums chart. That same year, they supported Pierce the Veil on the Australian segment of their world tour and also completed a headlining tour.
Drummer Alex Trail announced his exit on 10 January 2017, with his final show taking place at UNIFY Gathering 2017.
On 18 November 2018, Storm the Sky declared their breakup after completing a farewell Australian tour in 2019 featuring their lineup from the "Permanence" era. Members expressed intentions to explore new ventures: vocalist William Jarratt initiated a solo project named Saint Rien; guitarist Andy Szetho launched dream pop act Soft Powder; and former vocalist Daniel Breen formed Steadfast.
Musical style
Storm the Sky's sound is identified as atmospheric metalcore, incorporating progressive guitar work. Their second album fused metalcore with elements of Death rock and pop, emphasizing an atmospheric tone. The band's use of dark synthesizers has drawn comparisons to U2, while their song structures and dynamics evoke similarities to hardcore group letlive.
Members
- Final Lineup
- William Jarratt – clean vocals (2011–2019), lead vocals (2016–2019)
- Andy Szetho – lead guitar (2011–2019)
- Benny Craib – bass (2013–2019)
- Lachlan Avis – rhythm guitar (2014–2019), keyboards (2016–2019)
- Former
- Kristian Evagelistis – bass (2011–2013)
- Billy Green – rhythm guitar (2011–2014)
- Daniel Breen – unclean vocals (2011–2016)
- Alex Trail – drums (2011–2017)
Discography
- 2012: Storm the Sky (MCD, Self-released)
- 2013: Vigilance (EP, Self-released)
- 2015: Permanence (Album, UNFD/Rise Records)
- 2016: Sin Will Find You (Album, UNFD/Rise Records)