Sky Eats Airplane
Encyclopedia
Sky Eats Airplane was an American electronic post-hardcore band, formed in Fort Worth
, Texas
, in 2005. The band was signed to indie label Equal Vision Records and most recently released their self-titled full-length album through the label in July 2008.
students Brack Cantrell and Lee Duck of the band Our First Fall. The two left their previous band and began writing heavier music while experimenting with synthetic beats in the background, quickly gaining a cult following.
in early 2006 using Propellerhead Reason, Adobe Audition
and a guitar. Over a three month span they self produced the nine-track album. Sky Eats Airplane held their CD release party for their debut album at The Door in Dallas, TX, drawing 125 people. Brack left the band to concentrate on his solo work and finish high school.
Lee decided to ask Zack Ordway, Kenny Schick, and Johno Erickson of local metalcore outfit (In Theory) to join Sky Eats Airplane. This led to auditioning singers via myspace. After lengthy tryouts, they decided upon Jerry Roush
from Hampton, VA. Roush had previously played drums in hardcore bands, and this was his first attempt as being a front man. He was sent instrumental versions of tracks "Giants In The Ocean" and "Long Walks On Short Bridges" to record his vocals over for his audition. Since the new formation of Sky Eats Airplane, they were signed to a distribution agreement with Thriving Records where they re-released Everything Perfect on The Wrong Day on November 20, 2007 and since signed with Equal Vision Records.
During early 2008 the band entered Salad Days Studios in Baltimore
with producer Brian McTernan
(Circa Survive
, Thrice
, The Bled
, Senses Fail
), to record their self-titled follow up album
. The album was released on July 22, 2008 through Equal Vision Records
.
On January 11, 2009, Kenny Schick left the group to focus on matters involving his family. He was replaced by Travis Orbin (formerly part of the band Periphery
).
During July 2009, Sky Eats Airplane released a statement saying that they had parted ways with their vocalist, Jerry Roush, citing creative differences. .
In December 2009, Sky Eats Airplane released a blog saying; After going through over 1000 messages, they have found not one but two new members: Bryan Zimmerman and Elliot Coleman. This blog was also met with negative reaction as they announced that Johno would definitely be leaving the band, to be replaced by Coleman. They played their first show with new vocalist Bryan Zimmerman and new bassist at The Pulse in Berlin, Maryland with Equal Vision label mates Life On Repeat. The band released an EP entitled The Sound of Symmetry in the spring, with Taylor Larson of Oceanic Recording in Bethesda, MD, and have several tour dates lined up.
On December 16, 2010, Luis Dubuc of The Secret Handshake
stated that Zack Ordway, Elliot Coleman, and Travis Orbin were members of Luis' metal band, Of Legends, and were confirmed for a U.S. tour spring of 2011. Elliot Coleman is currently involved in three projects: Of Man Not Of Machine (OMNOM) (featuring Mark Holcomb of Haunted Shores/Periphery and Misha Mansoor of Periphery), Zelliack (a soul/RnB/jazz side project with Zack Ordway) and the Progressive Metal
/Djent
group TesseracT
. Zack Ordway and Travis Orbin are members of an "Alien Metal" project called Killtrox and the Motherships.
Former members
EPs
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth is the 16th-largest city in the United States of America and the fifth-largest city in the state of Texas. Located in North Central Texas, just southeast of the Texas Panhandle, the city is a cultural gateway into the American West and covers nearly in Tarrant, Parker, Denton, and...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, in 2005. The band was signed to indie label Equal Vision Records and most recently released their self-titled full-length album through the label in July 2008.
Formation
Sky Eats Airplane was formed originally by Arlington Heights High SchoolArlington Heights High School
Arlington Heights High School is a secondary school located in Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.A.. The school, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Fort Worth Independent School District...
students Brack Cantrell and Lee Duck of the band Our First Fall. The two left their previous band and began writing heavier music while experimenting with synthetic beats in the background, quickly gaining a cult following.
2006-2010
After working on some demos, the band received attention on myspace. They began working on their debut album Everything Perfect on the Wrong DayEverything Perfect on the Wrong Day
Everything Perfect on the Wrong Day is the first album by Texan metalcore and electronic band Sky Eats Airplane. The album was recorded in 2006 and released on August 6 as their debut.-Cover art:...
in early 2006 using Propellerhead Reason, Adobe Audition
Adobe Audition
Adobe Audition is a digital audio workstation from Adobe Systems featuring both a multitrack, non-destructive mix/edit environment and a destructive-approach waveform editing view.-Origins:...
and a guitar. Over a three month span they self produced the nine-track album. Sky Eats Airplane held their CD release party for their debut album at The Door in Dallas, TX, drawing 125 people. Brack left the band to concentrate on his solo work and finish high school.
Lee decided to ask Zack Ordway, Kenny Schick, and Johno Erickson of local metalcore outfit (In Theory) to join Sky Eats Airplane. This led to auditioning singers via myspace. After lengthy tryouts, they decided upon Jerry Roush
Jerry Roush
Gerald Allen "Jerry" Roush is an American musician, best known as former vocalist for both Of Mice & Men and Sky Eats Airplane, and current vocalist of Glass Cloud...
from Hampton, VA. Roush had previously played drums in hardcore bands, and this was his first attempt as being a front man. He was sent instrumental versions of tracks "Giants In The Ocean" and "Long Walks On Short Bridges" to record his vocals over for his audition. Since the new formation of Sky Eats Airplane, they were signed to a distribution agreement with Thriving Records where they re-released Everything Perfect on The Wrong Day on November 20, 2007 and since signed with Equal Vision Records.
During early 2008 the band entered Salad Days Studios in Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
with producer Brian McTernan
Brian McTernan
Brian McTernan is a record producer who has worked with bands from all over the world. He works out of the Baltimore, MD area at Salad Days Studio. Brian was voted to be one of the 50 most influential people in Maryland by the Maryland Daily Record...
(Circa Survive
Circa Survive
Circa Survive is an American alternative rock band from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania suburb of Doylestown, formed in 2004. The band consists of vocalist Anthony Green, former singer of Saosin and members of the now-defunct This Day Forward....
, Thrice
Thrice
Thrice is an American rock band from Irvine, California, formed in 1998. The group was founded by guitarist/vocalist Dustin Kensrue and guitarist Teppei Teranishi while they were in high school....
, The Bled
The Bled
The Bled is a hardcore band from Tucson, Arizona. The group formed in 2001, originally under the name "The Radiation Defiance Theory", but changed it because of its length...
, Senses Fail
Senses Fail
Senses Fail is an American post-hardcore band from Ridgewood, New Jersey. Formed in 2002, the line up initially consisted of vocalist Buddy Nielsen, drummer Dan Trapp, guitarists Dave Miller and Garrett Zablocki and being completed by bassist Mike Glita. The band quickly issued their debut EP, From...
), to record their self-titled follow up album
Sky Eats Airplane (Album)
-Personnel:*Jerry Roush - lead vocals*Lee Duck – lead guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, electronics, programming, backing vocals*Zack Ordway – rhythm guitar, keyboards, programming*Johno Erickson – bass*Kenny Schick – drums, percussion-External links:...
. The album was released on July 22, 2008 through Equal Vision Records
Equal Vision Records
Equal Vision Records is a record label based in Albany, New York, which has a focus in metal or punk-based rock genres. Equal Vision Records was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo ....
.
On January 11, 2009, Kenny Schick left the group to focus on matters involving his family. He was replaced by Travis Orbin (formerly part of the band Periphery
Periphery (band)
Periphery is an American metal band from Bethesda, Maryland , formed in 2005.- Formation and lineup changes :Periphery was formed by guitarist Misha Mansoor in 2005...
).
During July 2009, Sky Eats Airplane released a statement saying that they had parted ways with their vocalist, Jerry Roush, citing creative differences. .
In December 2009, Sky Eats Airplane released a blog saying; After going through over 1000 messages, they have found not one but two new members: Bryan Zimmerman and Elliot Coleman. This blog was also met with negative reaction as they announced that Johno would definitely be leaving the band, to be replaced by Coleman. They played their first show with new vocalist Bryan Zimmerman and new bassist at The Pulse in Berlin, Maryland with Equal Vision label mates Life On Repeat. The band released an EP entitled The Sound of Symmetry in the spring, with Taylor Larson of Oceanic Recording in Bethesda, MD, and have several tour dates lined up.
Departure of Zimmerman and Other Projects
Sky Eats Airplane dropped off a major tour in August, the band played a one-off show in Fort Worth at the Ridglea on August 15, 2010 without singer Bryan Zimmerman. Zimmerman stated via his Twitter account that he was no longer a part of the band. No official comment has been made by the rest of the band though members have made comments about a conflict involving Zimmerman's embezzlement of money.On December 16, 2010, Luis Dubuc of The Secret Handshake
The Secret Handshake
The Secret Handshake is the electronica/soul musical project of self-taught musician Luis Dubuc. Dubuc sings and plays all instruments on the band's studio albums, including guitar, synthesizer, piano, percussion, and sound effects which he creates on his computer.He has a new musical project, a...
stated that Zack Ordway, Elliot Coleman, and Travis Orbin were members of Luis' metal band, Of Legends, and were confirmed for a U.S. tour spring of 2011. Elliot Coleman is currently involved in three projects: Of Man Not Of Machine (OMNOM) (featuring Mark Holcomb of Haunted Shores/Periphery and Misha Mansoor of Periphery), Zelliack (a soul/RnB/jazz side project with Zack Ordway) and the Progressive Metal
Progressive metal
Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal originating in the United Kingdom and North America in the late 1980s...
/Djent
Djent
Djent is a heavy metal music subgenre that emerged as a spin-off from progressive metal. Coined by the band Meshuggah, it was popularized through the internet by Periphery, specifically guitarist Misha Mansoor. The word "djent" is an onomatopoeia for a heavily palm-muted, distorted guitar chord...
group TesseracT
TesseracT (band)
TesseracT are a British progressive metal band formed in 2003. They are currently signed to Century Media Records.-History:Tesseract started out back in 2003 as a personal side project, to Fellsilent, in the then-teenage Acle Kahney's bedroom...
. Zack Ordway and Travis Orbin are members of an "Alien Metal" project called Killtrox and the Motherships.
Band members
Current members- Elliot ColemanTesseracT (band)TesseracT are a British progressive metal band formed in 2003. They are currently signed to Century Media Records.-History:Tesseract started out back in 2003 as a personal side project, to Fellsilent, in the then-teenage Acle Kahney's bedroom...
– lead vocals (2010-2011); bass, programming, backing vocals (since 2009) - Lee Duck – lead guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, electronics, programming (2005-2011); drums (2005-2006)
- Zack Ordway – rhythm guitar, keyboards, programming (2007-2011)
- Travis Orbin – drums, percussion (2009-2011)
Former members
- Brack Cantrell – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, electronics, programming (2005–2007); bass (2005-2007)
- Jerry RoushJerry RoushGerald Allen "Jerry" Roush is an American musician, best known as former vocalist for both Of Mice & Men and Sky Eats Airplane, and current vocalist of Glass Cloud...
– lead vocals (2007–2010) - Bryan Zimmerman – lead vocals (2010)
- Johno Erickson – bass (2007–2009)
- Kenny Schick – drums, percussion (2007–2009)
Discography
Albums- Everything Perfect on the Wrong DayEverything Perfect on the Wrong DayEverything Perfect on the Wrong Day is the first album by Texan metalcore and electronic band Sky Eats Airplane. The album was recorded in 2006 and released on August 6 as their debut.-Cover art:...
(July 15, 2006) (Thriving Records/Tragic Hero RecordsTragic Hero RecordsTragic Hero Records is a record label founded in Raleigh, North Carolina in March 2005 to represent the growing hardcore punk and harder wave of music in North Carolina. The label was founded by Tommy Lacombe, David Varnedoe and Jason Ganthner. Alesana was the first band the label signed...
, 2007) - Sky Eats AirplaneSky Eats Airplane (Album)-Personnel:*Jerry Roush - lead vocals*Lee Duck – lead guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, electronics, programming, backing vocals*Zack Ordway – rhythm guitar, keyboards, programming*Johno Erickson – bass*Kenny Schick – drums, percussion-External links:...
(Equal Vision RecordsEqual Vision RecordsEqual Vision Records is a record label based in Albany, New York, which has a focus in metal or punk-based rock genres. Equal Vision Records was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo ....
, July 22, 2008)
EPs
- The Sound of Symmetry (EP)The Sound of Symmetry (EP)The Sound of Symmetry is the first EP by metalcore band Sky Eats Airplane. It is also the first release by the group with a new lineup since their completed set of members, which consists of Bryan Zimmerman on lead vocals, Elliot Coleman on bass guitar and vocals, and Travis Orbin on drums...
(Equal Vision RecordsEqual Vision RecordsEqual Vision Records is a record label based in Albany, New York, which has a focus in metal or punk-based rock genres. Equal Vision Records was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo ....
, April 13, 2010)