Oceans of Slumber is an American heavy metal band from Houston, Texas, formed in 2011.[7]
Oceans of Slumber | |
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 Oceans of Slumber performing at Trees Dallas 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Century Media Records |
| Members | Dobber Beverly Cammie Gilbert-Beverly Semir Özerkan Chris Jones |
| Past members | Ronnie Allen Uaeb Yelsaeb Sean Gary Anthony Contreras Keegan Kelly Mat V. Aleman Jessie Santos Alexander Lucian |
| Website | oceansofslumber |
History edit
Their self-released debut album Aetherial was released in February 2013.[8][9]
Lead vocalist Cammie Gilbert joined the band in 2014, after previous vocalist Ronnie Gates left.[10] Gilbert became the primary lyrics writer for the group after joining.[11]
In 2015, the band signed with Century Media Records.[12] In 2016, they toured with Ne Obliviscaris and Enslaved on a 34 date European tour.[13]
In March 2016, they released their second album, Winter, which received positive reviews from The Houston Press and Metal Injection.[14][15]
On December 17, 2017, they released the lead single "The Decay of Disregard" off of their upcoming album The Banished Heart.[16] The second single was "The Banished Heart". The third single "No Color, No Light" in February 2018, featuring Tom S. Englund from Evergrey.[17] The album was released on March 3, 2018.[18][19] The album was included on the list of "50 Best albums of 2018 So Far" by Metal Hammer.[20] The band has been called a "female fronted Opeth" by Noisey.[21] In 2018, the band toured with Insomnium.[22] In 2019, they joined Swallow the Sun as support for their European tour.[23]
Members edit
Current members
- Dobber Beverly – drums, piano (2011–present)
- Cammie Gilbert-Beverly – lead vocals (2014–present)
- Semir Ozerkan – bass, backing vocals (2019–present)
- Chris Jones – guitars (2023–present)
Previous members
- Ronnie Gates – lead vocals (2011–2014)
- Beau Beasley – keyboards (2015)
- Sean Gary – guitars, harsh vocals (2011–2018)
- Anthony Contreras – guitars, backing vocals (2011–2018)
- Keegan Kelly – bass, backing vocals (2011–2019)
- Mat V. Aleman – keyboards (2014–2022)
- Alexander Lucian – guitars, backing vocals (2019–2022)
- Jessie Santos – guitars (2019–2023)
Timeline
Discography edit
Studio albums
- Aetherial (2013)
- Winter (2016)
- The Banished Heart (2018)
- Oceans of Slumber (2020)
- Starlight and Ash (2022)
EPs
- Blue (2015)
References edit
- ^ Chris Latta. "Album Review: Oceans of Slumber – The Banished Heart". indiemetalvault.com.
- ^ Colin Kauffman (February 28, 2018). "Oceans Of Slumber – The Banished Heart". heavyblogisheavy.com.
- ^ Gonzalo Pozo (April 16, 2018). "Oceans Of Slumber – The Banished Heart (Album Review)". sonicperspectives.com.
- ^ "6 New Metal Albums That Set a Strong Mood - Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. March 30, 2018.
- ^ "6 New Metal Albums That Set a Strong Mood". Pitchfork.
- ^ Addison Herron-Wheeler (April 5, 2018). "Album Review: Oceans of Slumber – The Banished Heart". New Noise Magazine.
- ^ Monger, James Christopher. "Oceans of Slumber Biography". Allmusic.
- ^ "Aetherial - OCEANS OF SLUMBER". May 15, 2013.
- ^ "OCEANS OF SLUMBER UNLEASH THEIR DEBT ALBUM - AETHERIAL - The Monolith". www.themonolith.com.
- ^ Dawes, Laina (March 15, 2016). "A Style All Her Own: The Undefinable Cammie Gilbert". Invisible Oranges. Archived from the original on March 17, 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
- ^ "INTERVIEW: Cammie Gilbert - Oceans of Slumber - Distorted Sound Magazine". February 26, 2018.
- ^ "Century Media Records - : OCEANS OF SLUMBER sign worldwide deal with Century Media Records; Blue EP to be released on limited edition vinyl". www.centurymedia.com.
- ^ "Oceans of Slumber Returns to Houston After European Tour".
- ^ Loye, Kristy (March 1, 2016). "'Winter' Is Coming: Oceans of Slumber's Latest Is a Game-Changer".
- ^ "Album Review: OCEANS OF SLUMBER Winter". March 9, 2016.
- ^ bravewords.com. "OCEANS OF SLUMBER Launch Music Video For New Single "The Decay Of Disregard"".
- ^ "OCEANS OF SLUMBER Issue 'No Color, No Light' Animated Music Video Feat. EVERGREY's Thomas Englund (February 16th, 2018) - News @ Metal Forces Magazine". www.metalforcesmagazine.com.
- ^ "THE WEEKLY INJECTION: New Releases From OCEANS OF SLUMBER, IRON REAGAN & GATECREEPER, and More Out Today - 3/2". March 2, 2018.
- ^ Garrick, David (February 28, 2018). "Neon Baby: The Best Music of The Week in Houston".
- ^ "Metal Hammer Says These Are 50 Best Albums of 2018 So Far".
- ^ "Oceans of Slumber's Cammie Gilbert's Voice Proves Everything Really Is Bigger in Texas". April 21, 2016.
- ^ "Oceans Of Slumber to tour with Insomnium – Metal Riot". metalriot.com.
- ^ Munropublished, Scott (February 26, 2019). "Swallow The Sun announce European tour". louder. Retrieved June 21, 2023.