I, the Breather

I, the Breather
Origin	Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Genres	Melodic metalcore, progressive metal
Years active	2009-present
Labels	Sumerian
Members	Shawn Spann Chase Kozlowski Morgan Wright Conor Hesse
Past members	Jered Youngbar Armand Jasari Justin Huffman
Website	I, the Breather on Facebook

I, the Breather is an American melodic metalcore band from Baltimore, Maryland. Formed by Justin Huffman and Morgan Wright in late 2009, the group is currently signed to Sumerian Records and have released two albums through the label.

History

Signing to Sumerian Records and "These Are My Sins" (2009-2010)

The band started off as a small project in guitarist Justin Huffman's basement which quickly evolved into a deal with a major label and management. As the bands initial line-up began to settle in, work on their first album began. On June 3rd, 2010, the band signed onto Sumerian Records. On April 15th 2010, it was announced that I, The Breather would be playing on the "Scream The Prayer" tour with supporting acts For Today, Blessed by a Broken Heart, A Plea for Purging, The Color Morale, The Crimson Armada, The Great Commission, In the Midst of Lions, and Hundredth (band).

On December 7th, 2010, I, The Breather released its 1st studio album "These Are My Sins" on the Sumerian Records label. Following the release, the band premiered their first music video with the song "Forgiven" later that day.

"Truth and Purpose" (2011-Present)

After extensive summer touring to support "These Are My Sins" It was announced on September 16th, 2011 that the band had entered the studio and was working on their 2nd studio album with Sumerian Records. "So here it is, Its official! Were recording our 2nd album in November! We will be announcing our producer this coming week. Who would like to see what all of our lives are like at home?! I was thinking it would be an awesome addition to studio footage! Throughout early 2012, the band toured with fellow acts, August Burns Red, Silverstein, Texas In July, and Letlive. On February 28th 2012, I, The Breather released its second studio album titled "Truth and Purpose" through Sumerian Records The band will be touring on this summers 2012 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival 2012 featuring Slipknot, Slayer, Anthrax, Motörhead, As I Lay Dying, The Devil Wears Prada, Asking Alexandria, Whitechapel, Upon a Burning Body, Betraying the Martyrs and Dirtfedd. On May 4, 2012, a music video for the song, "False Profit" was released. On May 24, 2012, bassist Armand Jasari announced he would be leaving the band via his facebook. He and the band are on good terms. They also released a cover song called "Faint" by "Linkin Park"

Band Name Meaning

"The name stems from God's allowing of us to breathe; breathing is meaning."

Musical Style

I, The Breather is known to cross multiple heavy metal subgenres and fusion genres. These include melodic metalcore, djent and progressive metal. I, The Breather commonly use off time breakdowns with lead guitar riffs over the top of them. They also show many qualities of a djent or progressive metal band; such as fast, syncopated riffs, shredding lead guitar parts and odd/unusual time signatures.

Discography

Year	Title	Label	Christian US Album	US Heat
2009	I, the Breather EP	Self-Released	N/A	N/A
2010	These Are My Sins	Sumerian	N/A	N/A
2012	Truth and Purpose	Sumerian	13	36

Videography

Title	Year	Director	From the album
"Forgiven"	2009	Chris Rodriguez	These Are My Sins
"False Profit"	2012	Thunder Down Country Productions	Truth and Purpose

Members

Current

• Shawn Spann − vocals (since 2009)
• Morgan Wright − drums (since 2009)
• Chase Kozlowski − guitar (since 2011)
• Conor Hesse - bass (since 2012)

Former

• Jered Youngbar − guitar (2009–2011)
• Armand "ShreddedBrah" Jasari - bass (2009–2012)
• Justin Huffman − guitar (2009–2012)