The Afterimage
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Barrie, Ontario , Canada |
| Products | Progressive metalcore music |
The Afterimage was a progressive metalcore group originating from Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Established in 2011, the ensemble featured vocalist Kyle Anderson, guitarists Alex Lappano and Mike Ticar, drummer Nick McCaslin, and bassist Dallas Bricker. Members were recruited from local acts such as Centuries Apart and The Prologue.
Formless
The Afterimage debuted with their single "Void" on May 24, 2012, which was part of their initial EP, Formless. This EP was launched across North America by Famined Records on August 14, 2012, and distributed in the United Kingdom through Ghost Music. The release received positive feedback for its inventive approach showcased over four tracks.
After the Formless EP, the band embarked on an Eastern Canadian tour in August 2012 alongside Ascariasis and Stormwalker. During this period, guitarist Michael Leo Valeri from Ascariasis joined The Afterimage the following year. In September, they performed at the KOI Music Festival held in Kitchener, Ontario, and later toured Canada from October 20 to November 5 with labelmates Three Crowns. Additionally, Famined Records issued a complimentary Summer Sampler featuring selections from both groups.
In 2012, The Afterimage unveiled "The Seeking," which introduced a subtle evolution in their sound. This was followed by the singles "Pathogen" and "The Unseen" in 2013. Between February 21 and March 16 of that year, they toured Canada with Beheading of a King and Take the Earth Beneath Us.
The band entered into a contract with Royal Division Entertainment and subsequently released the single "O N Y X" on April 13, 2014.
Lumière
Their eight-track EP Lumière was released on August 28, 2015, through Tragic Hero Records. The track "Reach" gained attention by being featured in Guitar World accompanied by a play-through video. From September 4 to September 20, they toured with ERRA, Polyphia, and Invent, Animate. Production involved engineering by Valeriote at Sundown Studios and Nick Sampson at Metro 37 Studios; mixing and mastering were completed by Kris Crummett at Interlace Audio.
Eve
The Afterimage launched their first full-length album Eve in May 2018. The following month, they headlined an event featuring ten bands in Ottawa.
Breakup
On September 22, 2018, the band announced their disbandment through social media channels. Having parted ways with Tragic Hero Records, they transformed into the technical deathcore project known as Brand of Sacrifice.
Style
The Afterimage’s sound fused melody with complexity, technical proficiency, rhythmic groove, and intense breakdowns. Their music incorporated intricate guitar work alongside melodic passages that became characteristic of their metalcore identity. Clean vocal styles are notably present throughout nearly all tracks on Lumière. Their influences encompassed bands such as Meshuggah, The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza, Dance Gavin Dance, The 1975, and Tesseract.
Singles
- The Seeking (2012)
- Pathogen (2013)
- Unseen (2013)
- O N Y X (2014)
- Pursue (2017)
- Cerulean (2018)
Albums
| 2012 | Formless (EP)
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| 2015 | Lumière (EP)
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| 2018 | Eve
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Band members
Last roster
- Kyle Anderson – lead vocals (2012–2018)
- Michael Leo Valeri – guitar (2013–2015, 2018)
- Liam Beeson – guitar (2017–2018)
- Dallas Bricker – bass (2012–2018)
- Robert Zalischi – drums (2013–2018)
Previous members
- Asher Ally – guitar (2016–2018)
- Samuel Jacobs – guitar (2013–2015)
- Alex Lappano – guitar (2012–2013)
- Michael Ticar – guitar (2012–2013)
- Andrew Wilson – guitar (2013)
- Nick McCaslin – drums (2012–2013)