Formed in Yorba Linda, California in 1998, Atreyu has become one of the most respected bands of the Metalcore genre. Originally called Retribution, the band was founded by vocalist Alex Varkatzas, guitarist Dan Jacobs, and several other musicians. After a line-up reshuffle, they changed their name to Atreyu after reshuffling their line-up and moving in a harder direction. The group released their debut EP, VISIONS, in 1999 to great acclaim from the Metal underground. Another line-up change ensued before the release of their second EP, FRACTURES IN THE FAÇADE OF YOUR PORCELAIN BEAUTY (2001). While the band would experience more line-up changes in the future, their popularity has continued to climb.

Atreyu came to prominence after signing to Victory Records and releasing their debut album, SUICIDE NOTES AND BUTTERFLY KISSES, in 2002. The band broke through commercially with the release of their second full-length album THE CURSE (2004), which reached #32 on the Billboard 200. Their third album, A DEATH-GRIP ON YESTERDAY (2006) climbed to #9, a fitting end to their time with Victory Records. Moving over to the Hollywood Records label, LEAD SAILS PAPER ANCHOR (2007), was another commercial success and rose to #8 on the albums chart. After one more album for Hollywood – 2009’s CONGREGATION OF THE DAMNED – Atreyu signed with Spinefarm and released LONG LIVE (2015) and IN OUR WAKE (2018) before vocalist Varkatzas left the band and was replaced by Brandon Saller for the album BAPTIZE (2021).

Atreyu returns in 2023 with THE BEAUTIFUL DARK OF LIFE, which is their most ambitious album yet. Initially this project began as a series of three 2023 Eps – THE HOPE OF A SPARK, THE MOMENT YOU FIND YOUR FLAME, and A TORCH IN THE DARK – all of which are combined on this full-length release. On this release, the band sets out on a journey through the ‘seasons of life’ and don’t hold anything back. This is a rollercoaster ride through emotions that is powerful on so many levels. A deep dive into their own trials and tribulations, THE BEAUTIFUL DARK OF LIFE reflects the lives of so many of the band’s listeners. This is life… only much more anthemic! This new release features the singles “Watch Me Burn,” “Gone,” “Immortal,” “Come Down,” and more. This is Atreyu at their most adventurous and exciting. Prepare to engage with THE BEAUTIFUL DARK OF LIFE!

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