Palms (band)
| Palms | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Post-rock, alternative metal, shoegazing, post-metal |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Ipecac |
| Associated acts | Deftones, Isis |
| Website | palmsband.com |
Palms is an American rock band that formed in 2011.[1] The group features Deftones' vocalist Chino Moreno and three members of the post-metal band Isis: bassist Jeff Caxide, drummer Aaron Harris and guitarist Bryant Clifford Meyer.[2]
After the demise of Isis in 2010, Caxide, Harris and Meyer decided they wanted to continue making music together.[1] Moreno would later join the band and said he was always a fan of Isis. He went on to say, "I've always dug the moods these dudes convey with their sound. I am excited to combine my sense of creativity with theirs, and to have fun doing so."[3] Palms is also an outlet for Caxide, Harris and Meyer to expand their sound beyond what Isis was. Caxide said, "I think a lot of people are expecting this to sound like Isis with Chino singing. That's not what this is, because that's not exciting."[2] The former Isis members have intentionally strayed away from aspects such as the dynamics of their former band, including a major increase in communication, and also the composition. Caxide said, "When we were writing these songs, I was coming up with ideas that I would never have presented to Isis. I don't want to call this 'pop music,' but it's more in that vein than anything I've ever done."[2]
The group's self-titled debut album, which was originally expected to be released in 2012,[3] was actually released on June 25, 2013 through Ipecac Recordings[4]—a label that was co-founded by Mike Patton (Faith No More, Mr. Bungle) and released many of Isis' albums. Palms was self-recorded and self-produced by the band members at various locations. Harris recorded, produced and mixed most of the album.[3] Joe Barresi (Queens of the Stone Age, Melvins) recorded Harris' drum tracks at his own House of Compression studio and Moreno recorded his vocals at his home studio.[2] In July 2013, Palms performed at four shows in California in support of their debut album.[5]
Members
- Studio line-up
- Jeff Caxide – bass
- Aaron Harris – drums
- Bryant Clifford Meyer – guitars, keyboards
- Chino Moreno – vocals
- Touring line-up
- Jeff Caxide – bass, guitars
- Aaron Harris – drums
- Bryant Clifford Meyer – guitars
- Chino Moreno – vocals, guitars
- Chuck Doom - keyboards, bass
Discography
- Palms (2013, Ipecac)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Deftones Frontman Joins Forces With Former Isis Members In Palms". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. April 25, 2012. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Bennett, J (September 2012). "Studio Report: Palms". Decibel (Red Flag Media Inc.) (95). ISSN 1557-2137.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Coplan, Chris (April 25, 2012). "Deftones' Chino Moreno, ex-Isis members form Palms". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
- ↑ Hudson, Alex (February 11, 2013). "Deftones/Isis Spinoff Palms Confirm June Release Date for Self-Titled Debut". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
- ↑ Martins, Chris (May 1, 2013). "Hear Deftones' Chino Moreno and Ex-Isis Members Unite as Palms". Spin. Buzz Media. Retrieved May 2, 2013.