The Contortionist

The Contortionist

Country: United Kingdom
Formed: 1960
Styles: Deathcore Djent Metalcore Progressive

Biography

Inspired by bands like Meshuggah , Between The Buried And Me , Dream Theater , The Dear Hunter , Textures or even Isis , The Contortionist was founded in 2007 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jake Morris (Chant), Joey Baca (Battery), Robby Baca (Guitare), Cameron Maynard (Guitare) and Christopher Tilley (Basse) recorded a first ep in 2008, Shapeshifter, self-produced and laying the foundation for their Metalcore/Deathcore. Dave Hoffman replaced Jake for singing in 2008, but also added keyboards in combo music. A second ep released in 2009 named Apparition , then The Contortionist was noticed by the label Good Fight Music. Jonathan Carpenter replaced Dave in 2010 before the release of the first album, Exoplanet, which adopted a more progressive turn in combo music. What they confirm with a more controlled record in 2012 entitled Intrinsic . But in 2013 it was once again the waltz of singers since Michael Lessard replaced Jonathan and the following year Jordan Eberhardt took up the position of bassist. A third opus, Language , is confirmed for 2014.
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Discography

Our Bones

Our Bones

2019

Clairvoyant

Clairvoyant

2017

Language

Language

2014

Intrinsic

Intrinsic

2012

Exoplanet

Exoplanet

2010

Apparition

Apparition

2009

Shapeshifter

Shapeshifter

2008