Breakdown of Sanity is a Swiss metalcore/deathcore from Bern formed in 2007.
Breakdown of Sanity | |
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 The band at Wacken Open Air in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Bern, Switzerland |
| Genres | Metalcore Deathcore |
| Years active |
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| Labels | Self-released (DIY) |
| Members |
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| Past members | Sandro Keusen |
| Website | www |
History
editIn early 2007, after the break-up of his previous band Paranoia, guitarist and lyricist Oliver "Oly" Stingel began writing new songs from home.[1] Singer Carlo Knöpfel, who was then guitarist of the band Nerph, joined, followed by bassist César Gonin, also of Paranoia. In December, they recruited drummer Thomas Rindlisbacher, followed by rhythm guitarist Sandro Keusen. Keusen, however, decided to leave the band in early 2009 and was replaced with Christoph Gygax.[2][3]
In early 2009, the band released their debut studio album, The Last Sunset, which was entirely produced and self-financed by Stingel.[4]
They released their second album, Mirrors in 2011, which was again self-released and produced by Stingel.[1] On December 23, 2011, they released their first single, "Chapters".
In 2013, the band toured with August Burns Red and Architects and played at the With Full Force festival.[5][6] In October of the same year, they released their third album Perception produced by Stingel.
They released their fourth album Coexistence in 2016, which peaked at 28th on the Swiss Hitparade[7] and was produced by Stingel.
The band took a break in 2017, before returning in 2020, releasing the single "Traces" in September, followed by "Black Smoke" the following year.[8][9] In 2023, they released the single "Collapse", followed by "Echoes of the Void" in July 2024. All singles were self-produced and released.
Members
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Current
edit- César Gonin – Bass (2007–2017; 2020–present)
- Christoph Gygax – Guitar (2008–2017; 2020–present)
- Carlo Knöpfel – Vocals (2007–2017; 2020–present)
- Thomas Rindlisbacher – Drums (2007–2017; 2020–present)
- Oliver Stingel – Guitar (2007–2017; 2020–present)
Past
edit- Sandro Keusen – Rhythm guitar (2007–2008)
Discography
editAlbums
edit- The Last Sunset (2009)
- Mirrors (2011)
- Perception (2013)
- Coexistence (2016)
Singles
edit- "Chapters" (2011)
- "My Heart In Your Hands (re-recorded)" (2014)
- "Traces" (2020)
- "Black Smoke" (2021)
- "Collapse" (2023)
- "Echoes of the Void" (2024)
References
edit- ^ a b "Breakdown Of Sanity: The Swiss Metalcore Band In Portrait". impericon.com. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Breakdown of Sanity Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ "Breakdown of Sanity Artist Profile AAE Music". AAE Music.
- ^ "Breakdown Of Sanity : The Last Sunset". spirit-of-metal.com.
- ^ "With Full Force 2013". Twilight Magazin (in German).
- ^ "Progression Tour 2013 Präsentation In-Your-Face.de". in-your-face.de. 16 May 2013.
- ^ "Breakdown Of Sanity - Coexistence - hitparade.ch". hitparade.ch.
- ^ "Breakdown Of Sanity Call It Quits, Announce Goodbye Tour". strifemag.com. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Aarons, Ricky (25 September 2020). "Breakdown Of Sanity Return With New Song 'Traces'". wallofsoundau.com. Retrieved 14 September 2024.