Ligeia (band)
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Ligeia is an American Metal
& Hardcore
band from Massachusetts
formed in 2003.
, was recorded in December 2004 by Ken Susi of Unearth and released in late March 2006 on Ferret Music. Ligeia released their second album, Bad News
, in August 2008 on Ferret Records.
Ligeia has maintained a DIY work ethic since their inception and because of their "take no prisoners" attitude, have played over 600 shows in the last two years, including a highly successful run on the "Two Dollar Brawler" tour in 2007.
Ligeia has toured across the U.S. and Canada countless times, as well as pulling stints in the U.K., Europe and South America. They have toured with such bands as The Acacia Strain, Misery Signals, Haste The Day, Remembering Never, August Burns Red, in addition to countless others.
Their debut album Your Ghost Is a Gift
was produced by Ken Susi (Unearth) and released in late March 2006 on Ferret Music. Now, two years later Ligeia returns with the release of Bad News
. With Ken Susi once again handling the producer duties, Ligeia is poised and ready to take the next step.
"Bad News is the story of our lives for the last couple of years," says front man Keith Holuk. "Touring non stop...problems we've faced and overcome, members coming and going. This album is how we feel, it's who we are. We're having fun and we hope the kids like it. And this time around, it's not just about the breakdowns."
On May 23, 2009, three days into their US/Australia tour with Deez Nuts
, an announcement was made on their Myspace page that they were breaking up. Singer, Keith Holuk disclosed on his Myspace page that the band is currently on "hiatus" although no official Press Release has been given.
They were the second major New England band to announce their breakup in the month of May, the first being Have Heart
ten days earlier.
Ligeia's comeback show took place in Moosup, Connecticut on February 1, 2011 just days before they head back to Canada for their "Fear of Freezing" Headlining Tour with the Canadian bands A Sight For Sewn Eyes and Right Before the Rise. The tour spans from Ontario and Quebec from February 4–26, 2011, with the kickoff show being held in London, ON.
On July 31, 2011 Ligeia Entered The Bear's Den Recording Studio with Producer Jay DeLuca to begin recording new material.
Metal
A metal , is an element, compound, or alloy that is a good conductor of both electricity and heat. Metals are usually malleable and shiny, that is they reflect most of incident light...
& Hardcore
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
band from Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
formed in 2003.
History
Originally formed in the winter of 2003 by Keith Holuk and Ryan Ober, Ligeia solidified their line-up with the additions of Brandon Whipple and Patrick Murphy in 2007. Their debut album, Your Ghost Is a GiftYour Ghost is a Gift
Your Ghost Is a Gift is American metalcore band Ligeia's first full-length album released on March 21, 2006.- Track listing :# "Beyond a Doubt" - 2:28# "I'm Sorry You're Ugly" - 2:42# "Heart Attack" - 4:08# "Judas Complex" - 3:40...
, was recorded in December 2004 by Ken Susi of Unearth and released in late March 2006 on Ferret Music. Ligeia released their second album, Bad News
Bad News (Ligeia album)
Bad News is the second album by Massachusetts' metalcore band Ligeia.-Track listing:# "Bad News" - 3:42# "Johnny Cash" - 3:11# "I've Been Drinkin'" - 2:30# "Hot Mess" - 2:20# "One Night Stand" - 2:37# "Teenage Wasteland" - 2:05# "Interlude" - 1:15...
, in August 2008 on Ferret Records.
Ligeia has maintained a DIY work ethic since their inception and because of their "take no prisoners" attitude, have played over 600 shows in the last two years, including a highly successful run on the "Two Dollar Brawler" tour in 2007.
Ligeia has toured across the U.S. and Canada countless times, as well as pulling stints in the U.K., Europe and South America. They have toured with such bands as The Acacia Strain, Misery Signals, Haste The Day, Remembering Never, August Burns Red, in addition to countless others.
Their debut album Your Ghost Is a Gift
Your Ghost is a Gift
Your Ghost Is a Gift is American metalcore band Ligeia's first full-length album released on March 21, 2006.- Track listing :# "Beyond a Doubt" - 2:28# "I'm Sorry You're Ugly" - 2:42# "Heart Attack" - 4:08# "Judas Complex" - 3:40...
was produced by Ken Susi (Unearth) and released in late March 2006 on Ferret Music. Now, two years later Ligeia returns with the release of Bad News
Bad News
Bad News were a spoof rock band, created for the Channel 4 television series The Comic Strip Presents.... Its members were Vim Fuego , vocals and lead guitar ; Den Dennis, rhythm guitar ; Colin Grigson, bass ; and Spider Webb, drums .-Biography:Bad News made their television debut during...
. With Ken Susi once again handling the producer duties, Ligeia is poised and ready to take the next step.
"Bad News is the story of our lives for the last couple of years," says front man Keith Holuk. "Touring non stop...problems we've faced and overcome, members coming and going. This album is how we feel, it's who we are. We're having fun and we hope the kids like it. And this time around, it's not just about the breakdowns."
Break Up
On May 21, 2009, Ligeia failed to show up to a scheduled show in Connecticut at the El and Glee Club. On May 22, 2009, they also no-showed a scheduled show in Rochester, New York, at The Jukebox. Upon contacting Ligeia, they indicated that they had disbanded.On May 23, 2009, three days into their US/Australia tour with Deez Nuts
Deez Nuts
Deez Nuts is an Australian hardcore band that formed in Melbourne, Australia in 2007. Currently comprising vocalist J. J. Peters, Guitarist Matt Rogers, Drummer Ty Alexander and various live Bassists, the band has released one EP and Two Studio Albums....
, an announcement was made on their Myspace page that they were breaking up. Singer, Keith Holuk disclosed on his Myspace page that the band is currently on "hiatus" although no official Press Release has been given.
They were the second major New England band to announce their breakup in the month of May, the first being Have Heart
Have Heart
Have Heart was a straight-edge hardcore band, formed in New Bedford, Massachusetts in 2002. The band recorded a demo that was released in 2003. In 2004, they released the What Counts EP , with their debut full-length, The Things We Carry arriving in 2006...
ten days earlier.
Focus on side projects (2009–2010)
Since the split Holuk has found solo success and has released a demo online including two collaborations: one with hip-hop artist Yung Stelf from Springfield, Massachusetts, the other with Trista Mellows from Ontario, Canada. Holuk's success continued in July 2009 with the release of his debut single on iTunes, "Dead Give Away".Reunion (2010–Present)
Ligeia announced on June 15, 2010 via their Myspace page that the bands hiatus was over and they were working on a new album.Ligeia's comeback show took place in Moosup, Connecticut on February 1, 2011 just days before they head back to Canada for their "Fear of Freezing" Headlining Tour with the Canadian bands A Sight For Sewn Eyes and Right Before the Rise. The tour spans from Ontario and Quebec from February 4–26, 2011, with the kickoff show being held in London, ON.
On July 31, 2011 Ligeia Entered The Bear's Den Recording Studio with Producer Jay DeLuca to begin recording new material.
Welcome To Palm City (2011)
On November 3rd 2011 the band released a studio update video which included the song "Simulated Drowning," the band's first release since 2008. The EP "Welcome To Palm City" will be completely free and available on their website for fans to download. The Album was produced and recorded by Jay DeLuca, and mastered by Kris Crummett.Current line-up
- Keith Holuk - VocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
(2003–present) - Ryan Ober - GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
(2003–present) - Brandon Whipple - BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2007–present) - Eric Gross - Drums (2011–Present)
Previous members
- Phil Fonseca - DrumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(2003–2006, 2008–2009) - Nick Neumeister - Drums - Currently in ThurayaThurayaThuraya , the Arabic name of the Pleiades, is a regional satellite phone provider. Its coverage area is most of Europe, the Middle East, North, Central and East Africa, Asia and Australia....
- Jake Lawrence - Drums - Touring 2007
- Ryan Irizarry - Drums
- Patrick Murphy - Drums - Currently in Mountain Man
- Matthew Bennett - Bass - Currently in The Network
- Jeanne SaganJeanne SaganJeanne Sagan is from Springfield, Massachusetts and is currently the bassist and backing vocalist for the metalcore band All That Remains. She is also the former bassist for The Acacia Strain. She originally worked merchandise tables for Prosthetic Records, and was asked to join All That Remains...
- Bass - Currently in All That RemainsAll That Remains (band)All That Remains is an American heavy metal band from Springfield, Massachusetts, which formed in 1998. They have released five studio albums, a live CD/DVD, and have sold nearly 800,000 records... - Bryan Forbes - Bass
- Chris Keane - Guitar
Discography
| Date of release | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| January 2004 | Lifetime Black Out | Independent Independent record label An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:... |
| March 21, 2006 | Your Ghost Is a Gift Your Ghost is a Gift Your Ghost Is a Gift is American metalcore band Ligeia's first full-length album released on March 21, 2006.- Track listing :# "Beyond a Doubt" - 2:28# "I'm Sorry You're Ugly" - 2:42# "Heart Attack" - 4:08# "Judas Complex" - 3:40... |
Ferret Music Ferret Music Ferret Music is an independent record label, founded in 1996. The label is owned in part by NORA's vocalist, Carl Severson, and in part by Philadelphian artist manager Paul Conroy, and based in West Windsor Township, New Jersey... |
| August 5, 2008 | Bad News Bad News (Ligeia album) Bad News is the second album by Massachusetts' metalcore band Ligeia.-Track listing:# "Bad News" - 3:42# "Johnny Cash" - 3:11# "I've Been Drinkin'" - 2:30# "Hot Mess" - 2:20# "One Night Stand" - 2:37# "Teenage Wasteland" - 2:05# "Interlude" - 1:15... |
Ferret Music Ferret Music Ferret Music is an independent record label, founded in 1996. The label is owned in part by NORA's vocalist, Carl Severson, and in part by Philadelphian artist manager Paul Conroy, and based in West Windsor Township, New Jersey... |
| November 11, 2011 | Welcome to Palm City - EP | Independent Independent -Independent may refer to:*Independent bookstore, bookstore that is not part of a chain*Independent business, privately-owned companies*Independent city, city that does not form part of another local government entity... |
Music videos
- "Beyond a Doubt" from Your Ghost Is a Gift
- "Household Stereotypes" from Your Ghost Is a Gift
- "I've Been Drinkin'" from Bad News