Strata (band)
| Strata | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Campbell, California, USA |
| Genres | Alternative rock Alternative metal Hard rock |
| Years active | 2000–2008 |
| Labels | Wind-up Records |
| Associated acts | Beta State, The Limousines |
| Website | stratadirect.com |
| Past members | |
| Ryan Hernandez Adrian Robison Eric Victorino Hrag Chanchanian Patrick Spain |
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Strata was a rock band from Campbell, California formed in 2001. They released two full-length albums with Wind-up Records, before disbanding[1] after the departure of vocalist Eric Victorino on 19 January 2008.[2][3]
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[edit] History
In 2001, under the name Downside, the band released the nine-track EP Sleep. In 2003, after changing the band name to Strata, they released the seven-track EP Now the Industry is Outnumbered. Their Factories are Burning Down.[4]
[edit] 2004 self titled album
In 2004 they released their first full-length album on Wind-up Records. The album was featured on the Billboard "Top Heatseekers" chart, where it peaked at number forty-one.[5] The album contained a lot of revised material from their previous internet only release When It's All Burning, and EP now the industry is outnumbered... their factories are burning down.[4] The album spawned two singles, "The Panic" and "Never There (She stabs)", which were accompanied by music videos. Another song, "Piece By Piece", was featured on the soundtrack for the movie The Punisher, and the video game Madden NFL 2005.[6] "Never There (She Stabs)" was featured on the soundtrack of the movie Elektra.[7] During 2004 the band toured with Alien Ant Farm, dredg, Sno-Core, Smile Empty Soul, Finger Eleven, Nonpoint, and Skindred.[4]
[edit] 2007 The End of the World
On 17 July 2007, the band released their second full length album, titled Strata Presents The End of the World. The album spawned two singles, "Cocaine (We're All Going to Hell)"[8] and "Stay Young". Critics noted a departure from the bands previous nu-metal grunge sound, into a more 'atmospheric' and 'epic' sound, similar to that of My Chemical Romance or the Mars Volta.[9]
In September 2007, Strata toured with Kaddisfly.[10] The tour was their first co-headlining tour and covered most of the United States West Coast. Between 29 November 2007 and 16 December 2007, Strata toured the West Coast of the U.S., beginning in Orangevale, California and finishing in San Francisco.[citation needed]
[edit] Hiatus and disbandment
On January 19, 2008, vocalist Eric Victorino announced that he was leaving the band, stating that he wanted to explore his creativity,[1] and encouraging fans to "let this be a time of growth and evolution, a celebration of the past eight years and anticipation of what's to come." The band was subsequently disbanded, with Hernandez and Robison forming a new project titled Beta State.[1] Victorino later started a new band named The Limousines, and also published two books; a short story and poetry compilation titled Coma Therapy, and Trading Shadows for Sunshine: A Loosely Chronicled Descent into the World of Exercise Bikes and Antidepressants.[11] On September 17, 2010, Beta State released their highly anticipated full-length album entitled Stars. It is available on iTunes and exclusively on live105.com.
[edit] Members
- Ryan Hernandez, Guitar, Vocals, Synthesizer
- Adrian Robison, Drums, Percussion, Programming
- Hrag Chanchanian, Bass
- Eric Victorino, Vocals
- Patrick Spain, Drums
[edit] Discography
| Date of Release | Title | Label |
| 2001 | Sleep | Self-released |
| 2003 | Now the Industry... | Self-released |
| July 27, 2004 | Strata | Wind-up |
| July 17, 2007 | Strata Presents The End of the World | Wind-up |
Other independent releases:
"For testing purposes V1.0" (2000)
track list:
1. Sapphire
2. Flawless
3. Die Together
4. Champagne
"Falling Asleep" [2000]
1. Medicinal
2. Sleep
Breather Promo disc [2001]
1. Off Axis (Colour)
2. Recover
- Enhanced portion contains live "Sleep" video
Downside Demo [2002]
1. I Will Breathe Fire
2. She Stabs
3. The Panic
Klown Demos [2002]
1. The Panic
2. New Eternal
3. I Will Breathe Fire
4. In A Sweet Dream
5. She Stabs
6. Sleep
7. Just Like Silk
"When It's All Burning" (2003)
track list:
1. In/evolve
2. When It's All Burning
3. You Are Eternal
4. White Hot Light
5. I Will Breathe Fire
6. Piece By Piece
7. Trust Kill Trust
8. The Panic
9. Waiting
10. Never There
11. Just Like Silk
12. We've Changed
13. In A Sweet Dream
14. Out/slow To Home
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | US Modern Rock | US Mainstream Rock | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "The Panic" | — | 40 | Strata |
| 2005 | "Never There" | — | 39 | |
| 2007 | "Cocaine (We're All Going to Hell)" | — | — | Strata Presents The End of the World |
| 2007 | "Stay Young" | 32 | — |
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "Former Strata in Beta Stage". http://www.cagerattle.com/2009/03/02/former-strata-in-beta-state/. Retrieved 29 October 2009.
- ^ "Writing Coma". http://www.metrosantacruz.com/metro/04.05.06/victorino-0614.html. Retrieved 29 October 2009.
- ^ "Eric Victorino Leaves Strata". http://redpillmusic.com/2008/01/21/eric-victorino-leaves-strata/. Retrieved 29 October 2009.
- ^ a b c Quelland,Sarah. "The buzz over Strata heats up, and the Campbell band fires up the fans". http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/08.25.04/strata-0435.html. Retrieved 29 October 2009.
- ^ allmusic
- ^ Green Day Unveiling Song In 'Madden' Game - News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News
- ^ Diettinger, Cristina. "How A Breakup, Existential Angst And Acid Reflux Inspired Strata's New Single". http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1495882/20050113/strata.jhtml. Retrieved 29 October 2009.
- ^ "Interview With Eric Victorino of Strata". http://www.tunelab.com/interviews/interviewid20.php. Retrieved 29 October 2009.
- ^ "Strata - Strata Presents The End of The World". http://www.starpulse.com/Music/Strata/Discography/album/P667294/R1031426/. Retrieved 29 October 2009.
- ^ Hill, Ian (September 21, 2007). "La Circa kicks off 209Vibe launch". 209Vibe.com. http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070921/A_ENTERTAIN/709210307#STS=g1d8gtwx.11ek. Retrieved 29 October 2009.
- ^ "Eric Victorino: Songwriter, Singer, Author". June 24, 2008. http://myrevmag.com/Life_/Entries/2008/6/24_Eric_Victorino:_Songwriter,_Singer,_Author.html. Retrieved 29 October 2009.
