Misery Signals

Misery Signals is a melodic mathcore band formed in Wisconsin in 2002. The sound of their music is defined by bright melodies backed up by odd time signatures, heavy riffs and breakdowns. They are known in the metalcore scene for their musicianship and energetic live shows.

History

Misery Signals was formed after the break-ups of several bands, those bands being 7 Angels 7 Plagues, Hamartia and Compromise. Having played temporarily with 7 Angels 7 Plagues, former Compromise vocalist Jesse Zaraska was approached by Ryan Morgan and Kyle Johnson for a new project, which would become Misery Signals. Jeff Aust from Hamartia at that point filled out the lineup on second guitar, and Ryan Morgan's brother Branden took the drums. Aust soon left the band and has since gone on to join With Honor, he was replaced by Stu Ross - a friend of Jesse Zaraska's from Edmonton, Canada.

The band eventually signed to New Jersey's Ferret Music, releasing their first full-length, Of Malice and the Magnum Heart. After extensive touring, Zaraska decided to leave the band to focus on a smaller, less aggressive project named Sleeping Girl, at which point the rest of the band decided to put up an instrumental song on their MySpace page, encouraging anyone who wanted to take over the spot of vocalist to record their own voice over the instrumental and e-mail it to the band. This was the way they found new vocalist Karl Schubach, with whom they recorded their next album, Mirrors.

Touring

Misery Signals has been on notable tours with Fear Before the March of Flames, Norma Jean, All That Remains, The Human Abstract, Bleeding Through, Zao, Darkest Hour and The Chariot.

Members

Current

Karl Schubach - Vocals
Stuart Ross - Guitar
Ryan Morgan - Guitar
Kyle Johnson - Bass
Branden Morgan - Drums

Former

Jesse Zaraska - Vocals
Jeff Aust - Guitar

Discography

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