Abiotic (band)

Abiotic
OriginMiami, Florida, U.S.
GenresDeathcore, technical death metal, progressive metal
Years active2010–2016, 2018–present
LabelsThe Artisan Era, Metal Blade
Members
  • Matt Mendez
  • Johnathan Matos
  • Travis Bartosek
  • Killan Duarte
  • Anthony Lusk-Simone
Past members
  • Alex Vasquez
  • Andres Hurtado
  • Ray Jimenez
  • Dickie Allen
  • Brent Phillips
  • Aaron Stechauner

Abiotic is an American deathcore band from Miami formed in 2010. The band released two full-length albums on Metal Blade Records, Symbiosis in 2012[1] and Casuistry in 2015.[2] The band broke up in 2016, citing financial issues and internal problems within the group as reasons for the breakup.[3] In 2018, the band reunited, and in 2019, released a new single: "Emerald".[4][5] In 2021 they released their third studio album, Ikigai, through independent label The Artisan Era.

Members

Current members

  • Matt Mendez – guitar (2010–2016, 2018–present)
  • Johnathon Matos – guitar (2010–2016, 2018–present)
  • Travis Bartosek – vocals (2014–2016, 2018–present)
  • Killan Duarte – bass (2018–present)
  • Anthony Lusk-Simone – drums (2019–present)

Past members

  • Alex Vasquez – bass (2010–2016)
  • Andres Hurtado – drums (2010–2013)
  • Ray Jiminez – vocals (2010–2013)
  • Brent Phillips – drums (2014–2016)
  • Aaron Stechauner – drums (2013–2014, 2018)[6]

Past live musicians

  • Dickie Allen – vocals (2013–2014)
  • Matthew Paulazzo – drums (2016)

Discography

Studio albums
  • Symbiosis (2012, Metal Blade)
  • Casuistry (2015, Metal Blade)
  • Ikigai (2021, The Artisan Era)
EPs
  • A Universal Plague (2011, self-released)
Singles

References

  1. ↑ "Symbiosis – Abiotic – Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Abiotic | Metal Blade Records". Retrieved June 6, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Floridian Tech-Death Unit ABIOTIC Calls It Quits". Metal Injection. September 8, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
  4. ↑ "ABIOTIC Drops First New Song In Four Years, "Emerald"". Metal Injection. April 1, 2019. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Album Premiere: Abiotic - Ikigai". Decibel Magazine. February 9, 2021. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
  6. ↑ "ABIOTIC welcome new drummer! | Metal Blade Records".