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Created on: December 12, 2004, 03:40pm
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About the band
In 2002, a band called Atreyu exploded out of Orange County. Previously unknown to the rest of the world, the band released their stunning debut album, Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses, grabbing the attention of a wide spectrum of music fans by demolishing the barriers between rock, melodic hardcore and metal.

The band's original, unique music hit like a lightning bolt in hard music circles, energizing audiences and redefining the hardcore sound Southern California was known for. Atreyu hit the road, and within a year were headlining their Bitter, Broken, Bound and Gagged tour to sold out rooms across North America.

Critical raves poured in from publications like LA Times, Guitar World, and Metal Maniacs, who commented, "The Southern California five-piece brings new definition to overnight success." Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses has scanned 90,000 units and shows no signs of slowing down. With their new album, The Curse, Atreyu have honed their personal style even more, exceeding all expectations and expanding the boundaries of metallic rock yet again.

Atreyu headed home in late 2003 to write and record their second album, The Curse. The cathartic process transformed the band. "We were in the van for two years, and it seemed like every time we left home, there would be a crisis with someone close to us, and there was nothing we could do to help. Eventually the van becomes like an isolation chamber in which weinternalized every trauma or negative experience." Alex explains, "When we came home and starting writing the album, everything came pouring out, with the intensity of something new. It was really cleansing."

The band's torrent of honesty and emotion resulted in one casualty; bassist Chris Thomson left the band, to be replaced by Marc McKnight, an old friend of the band. "We are so fanatical when it comes to our music, that we demo-ed every song and put them in the sequence that they appear on the album before we even chose a producer," recounts Alex.

GGGarth, famous for his work with bands like Rage Against The Machine, Kittie and Testament, was chosen to produce the album because his sincerity and excitement about Atreyu outstripped any of the other candidates. "Garth really believed in us and after he heard the demos, he really wanted to help us realize our vision. When we got to the studio we were amazed - his ideas for the record were exactly the same as ours!

He also has a killer studio and the technical capability to get the sound we were looking for." The Curse explores themes of isolation and paranoia, memory and immortality as well as power and potency. Songs like The Crimson explore vampiric immortality, while The Remembrance Ballad is a meditation on the brevity of life. "A lot has happened in the past two years, and I started realizing that I will die, that I can't control it, so I started thinking about my choices while I am living this life, and on trying to break everything down and build back up into a person I can be proud of", Alex explained.

My Sanity On The Funeral Pyre explores the harsh battle between paranoia and peace of mind, in stark contrast with You Eclipsed By Me, a howling roar of determination and strength of will in the face of adversity. The first single from The Curse will be hitting television and radio airwaves this summer. Right Side Of The Bed reigns as one of the most personal songs on the album according to Alex. "There is so much contrast in the song, it's a total rock song, but the lyrics reflect pure pain for me -- regret and misery aren't usually presented in that context, but it just worked well for us."

With an extraordinary album ready to hit the streets, features in Alternative Press, Revolver, Guitar World, Metal Edge, Hit Parader, Outburn and numerous other national magazines, a North American tour, the support of Active Rock radio and the summer Ozzfest Tour, Atreyu are poised to reach a huge audience and captivate them with their genre-bending metallic rock.

Their dynamic guitar assault combines brilliant single-note leads and pummeling power chords, offset by the melodic and guttural vocals. "We blend it to make a prettier dark picture", Alex comments. Atreyu made waves in the music world with their debut, catching fans off guard with their original style, but the story is just beginning - with The Curse comes world domination
Atreyu News Bulletin
The Theft Video Is Now Up This Time Its Fully Complete With The Timing Correct And Everything
-Atreyu
-That Guy


22-10-06
To All The Fans I Apologise For the Video For The Theft Victory records released the video without permission from Atreyu or its director. Victory did not have the final edit which is not online yet (where timing is correct, color, ect). So all the comments on the message boards about the video "sucking" due to the vocals not matching up is because the video on youtube.com and victoryrecords.com where not the final edits.
-That Guy

12-10-06
We are in need of diehard Atreyu fans in the Denver area to help promote the upcoming fall tour. If you're interested in helping your favorite band by plastering your town with posters and flyers- send an email to olivia.catron@hob.com. Teamers who help will be rewarded with free tickets to the show and whoever does the best job in your town will get to meet the band!* Send us an email now, space is limited and WILL go fast! You must be 18 or older to volunteer. Please include your full name, phone number, and address in the email. *You must follow the street team guidelines that will be provided in order to get the tickets.

11-10-06
Just wanted to share this Press Release with you guys: FRESH OFF THE HEELS OF THEIR TOP TEN DEBUT, ACCLAIMED GROUP FINDS NEW HOME October 4, 2006 – (Burbank, CA) – Atreyu has signed an exclusive worldwide recording agreement with Hollywood Records. They recently released their final Victory Records album, “A Death-Grip on Yesterday” which has already scanned 210,000 albums. “A Death-Grip on Yesterday” features the singles “Ex’s and Oh’s” and “The Theft”, and is the band’s most adventurous musical entrée to date. The Orange County quintet burst on the scene in 2002 with their “Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses” to rave reviews and sold out concerts, and followed up in 2004 with their second album “The Curse. Atreyu were headliners on Ozzfest this summer, and will embark on their own headline tour October 6 (see dates below). Atreyu are no strangers to the road. They headlined the Vans Warped Tour in 2005, and their last “Thick As Thieves” headline tour in 2005 sold out venues worldwide, including the US, Europe, Japan and Australia. Atreyu lead singer Alex Varkatzas commented, “As a group of friends playing music our main goal is to grow and spread our brand of metallic rock around the world. We try to progress and grow on each album we record. We feel that Hollywood Records is the perfect place to continue to grow, while maintaining our freedom to do whatever the hell we want with our songs. We look forward to our future with Hollywood, they have shown a real interest in us for quite a while. To put it simply, they are down for us and we are down for them. C ya in the pit.” Added Bob Cavallo, Buena Vista Music Group Chairman, “Atreyu have a special presence and powerfully intense live performance. They are fearless in their approach to music and I’m delighted to have them signed to Hollywood Records. This is a big priority for us.” Hollywood Records is quickly becoming home to a slew of major rock acts. This January, Hollywood announced the signing of former Geffen Records group Sparta, whose new album will be out October 24. The label is also home to platinum selling Breaking Benjamin whose new album, “Phobia,” debuted at # 2 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart. Next up are Evans Blue, with their #1 Heatseekers debut “The Melody and the Energetic Nature of Volume.” Hollywood is also home to buzz band Plain White T’s, and the long time US distributor of Queen’s catalog. Queen + Paul Rodgers recently had a sold out US tour. Atreyu’s tour dates are as follows:
October 6 SOMA – San Diego, CA
October 7 Mesa – Phoenix, AZ
October 9 Graham Central Station – San Antonio, TX
October 10 Verizon Wireless Theatre – Houston, TX
October 12 Tabernacle – Atlanta, GA
October 13 Plush – Jacksonville, FL
October 14 House of Blues – Orlando, FL
October 15 House of Blues – Orlando, FL
October 16 Revolution – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
October 18 House of Blues – Myrtle Beach, SC
October 19 Amos Southend – Charlotte, NC
October 20 NorVa – Norfolk, VA
October 21 Sonar – Baltimore, MD
October 22 The LC Pavilion – Columbus, OH
October 23 9:30 Club – Washington, DC
October 24 Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA
October 26 Palladium – Worcester, MA
October 27 Nokia Theater – New York, NY
October 28 Convention Hall – Asbury Park, NJ
October 30 Metropolis – Montreal, Quebec, Canada
October 31 Kool Haus – Toronto, Ontario, Canada
November 1 House of Blues – Cleveland, OH
November 3 State Theatre – Detroit, MI
November 4 Congress Theater – Chicago, IL
November 5 Eagles Club – Milwaukee, WI
November 6 The Pageant – St. Louis, MO
November 8 Myth – Minneapolis, MN
November 9 Beaumont Club – Kansas City, MO
November 10 Ogden – Denver, CO
November 11 Ogden – Denver, CO
November 12 Avalon Theater – Salt Lake City, UT
November 14 Premier – Seattle, WA
November 15 Roseland Theater – Portland, OR
November 17 SJSU – San Jose, CA
November 18 Bren Center – Irvine, CA
November 19 House of Blues – Las Vegas, NV Thanks everyone, and we appreciate your continued support!
-That Guy

11-10-06
Just some old news incase any of you didnt know on October 4th Atreyu Left Victory Records And Signed With Hollywood Records
-That Guy


10-10-06
The Shooting For The Theft Is Finished And It Will Soon Air On MTV2 MTV Fuse Tv And More We Can't Wait For You Guys To See The Video It Was A Blast Making It Rock On And Take Care Of Yourselfs

Alex
-That Guy

3-27-06
Atreyu's new album, A Death-Grip on Yesterday, hits store shelves officially tomorrow, the 28th.

The wait is almost over. Despair not.

Hope you all have your sleeping bags ready.

In fact, let's make this interesting. Any of you that are camping out for the new album, take pictures, and send your best ones to me by clicking here.

Whoever (or is it whomever? how about whatever.) has the most interesting, visually stimulating, or just plain awesome picture is going to win a signed copy of A Death-Grip on Yesterday.

Sweet, I know.

-That Guy

P.S. Don't forget to bring the s'mores.


3-22-06
A couple of bits of news for you all:

First off, in addition to airing already during Steven's Untitled Rock Show on FUSE, the video for "Ex's and Oh's" will be premiering on MTV2's Headbanger's Ball on March 25th. Make sure and check it out. It's even better on a TV screen. But, you can still see it on your computer at AOL Music.

Next, just wanted to remind anyone that would be in the area that Atreyu will be playing the Give it a Name Festival with My Chemical Romance, Alkaline Trio, Thrice, and more. If you're in the area, you should really go. Seriously.

The dates are:
April 29th: London Earl's Court
April 30th: Manchester Arena

More news is in the works, stay tuned...

-That Guy


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3-20-06
So, all of you, check this.

During the Taste of Chaos tour, Fuse has been getting all the bands to give them something personal to them, so that they could give those things to all of you! Want to see what Atreyu and the other ToC bands gave up? Head on over to fuse.tv/tasteofchaos to find out!

-That Guy

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