| Men As Trees | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Auburn Hills, Michigan |
| Genres | Screamo,[1] Post-rock |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitars, drums, keyboard, melodica, violin |
| Years active | 2002–2010 |
| Labels | DIY |
| Associated acts | Lungs |
| Members | |
| Andrew Kallicragas, Jason Kallicragas, Nick Yonce, Frank Tedeschi | |
| Past members | |
| Brian Keene, Kyle Babcock, Dave Armitage | |
Men As Trees is a band from Auburn Hills, Michigan, north of Detroit and home of Oakland University. Formed in 2003 the band sought to combine punk, hardcore and instrumental music into a form that is now often described as a hybrid of screamo[2] and post-rock, and that strives for intensity, both in quick, frantic bursts and longer, patient contemplations.[1][3] Most notable and referred to as having an epic sound which draws them to the forefront of their blend of genres.[4][5]
Men As Trees quietly recorded/released a demo and EP online in '05/6 but began to attract notice with their two song EP, live From the Crow's Nest Looking Out which preceded their first tour in February 2007.[6][7] 2007 also saw the release of the band's first full length CD Six Waves In, followed by more touring in the U.S. and Canada and the release, less than a year later, of their most highly refined and best received album to date, Weltschmerz.[1] Men As Trees maintain their DIY roots in many ways, one of which is by offering all of their music for free download .[1][8]
Summer of 2009 held their month long European tour where they co-headlined with post-rock German band Single State of Man.[9][10]