Reflections (band)

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Vocalist, Jake Foster in his Minneapolis home. Circa. 2013
Reflections
Origin Twin Cities, United States
Genres Nu Metal
Years active 2010–present
Labels eOne, Good Fight
Website Reflections (band) on Facebook
Members Jake Foster
Patrick Somoulay
Charles Caswell
Francis Xayana
Cam Murray
Past members Bo

Reflections (often stylized as REFLƎCTIONS) is an American heavy metal band based out of Twin Cities, Minnesota. The band was founded in November, 2010. The band is composed of Jake Foster (lead vocals), Patrick Somoulay (lead guitar), Charles Caswell (rhythm guitar, second lead guitar, backing vocals), Francis Xayana (bass), and Cam Murray (drums). They released their debut album, The Fantasy Effect on April 28, 2012. Soon after releasing The Fantasy Effect, Reflections were signed to record labels eOne and Good Fight.[1][2]

Reflections' second album and record label debut, titled Exi(s)t, was released October 22, 2013.[3][4] The album was produced by Eyal Levi, who has produced albums for bands such as August Burns Red, The Black Dahlia Murder, Motionless in White, Unearth, and Whitechapel.[1] The first single from Exi(s)t, titled "My Cancer," was released for download through iTunes and all other digital retailers on September 10, 2013.[5] Reflections simultaneously released a lyric video for the single through their YouTube channel.[6] Vocalist Jake Foster explained "My Cancer" and some of the background to their music writing: "This song was written to speak to a lot of people in my life and I hope that other people can use it the same way and connect with us... we aren’t writing music as a gimmick. We write music to express our struggles and triumphs to try and let people know that they are not alone. We couldn’t be more excited for everyone to hear the new song. Hopefully everyone enjoys the new album."[7][8] Exi(s)t debuted at #179 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 1,972 copies within the first week of being released.[9][10]

Patty and Charles play with seven-string guitars tuned to Drop F tuning (F–C–F–A♯–D♯–G–C)[11] and Francis plays a five-string bass guitar tuned to a custom tuning (C-F-C-F-A♯).

Band members

Current
  • Jake Foster – lead vocals (2010–present)
  • Patrick "Patty" Somoulay – lead guitar (2010–present)
  • Charles Caswell – rhythm guitar, second lead guitar, backing vocals (2010–present)
  • Francis Xayana – bass (2010–present)
  • Cam Murray – drums (2012–present)
Past
  • Bo – drums (2010–2011)

Style and musical influences

Reflections has been described as Progressive metal,[12] Deathcore,[13] Metalcore, Alternative metal, and Djent.[14][15] Their influences include bands like Korn, Limp Bizkit, Slipknot, Your Memorial, and Veil of Maya[16]

Discography

Albums
Year Album details Peak chart positions
US US
Ind.		 US
Hard Rock		 US
Digital		 US Heat
2012 The Fantasy Effect
  • Released: April 28, 2012
  • Label: Self-released
 — — — — —
2013 Exi(s)t 179 35 12 130 6
Singles
  • "Advance Upon Me Brethren" (2011)
  • "My Cancer" (2013)

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "eOne Music/Good Fight signs Reflections | Comments | Lambgoat". Lambgoat. May 1, 2013. Retrieved July 24, 2013. 
  2. ↑ "The Circle Pit: REFLECTIONS FINALLY GET SIGNED / ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM!". May 3, 2013. Retrieved September 15, 2013. 
  3. ↑ Brian Kraus (August 22, 2013). "Reflections announce new album, 'Exi(s)t - Alternative Press". Alternative Press. Retrieved September 17, 2013. 
  4. ↑ Benanne (August 23, 2013). "Reflections: new album 'Exi(s)t' announced | got-djent.com". Got-djent.com. Retrieved September 17, 2013. 
  5. ↑ "iTunes - Music - My Cancer - Single by Reflections". 
  6. ↑ ReflectionsMN (September 10, 2013). "Reflections | My Cancer | NEW SONG 2013 - YouTube". YouTube. Retrieved October 18, 2013. 
  7. ↑ "REFLECTIONS DEBUT NEW SINGLE "MY CANCER"". New-Transcendence. September 10, 2013. Retrieved October 18, 2013. 
  8. ↑ Johnny Price. "REFLECTIONS DEBUT NEW SINGLE OFF UPCOMING ALBUM | Rock Revolt Magazine". Rock Revolt Magazine. Retrieved October 18, 2013. 
  9. ↑ http://www.metalinsider.net/metal-by-numbers/metal-by-numbers-1030-motorheads-21st-album-shocks-the-charts?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MetalInsider+(Metal+Insider)
  10. ↑ http://lambgoat.com/bits/7597/Reflections-new-album-has-debuted-at-
  11. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/reflectionsmn/posts/491289807558402
  12. ↑ http://twincitiesmetal.blogspot.com/2013/10/reflections-update-new-tour-dates.html
  13. ↑ http://www.moshlounge.com/2013/09/reflections-release-new-single-my-cancer/
  14. ↑ http://www.realmetalreviews.com/reflections-the-fantasy-effect/
  15. ↑ http://www.metalkingdom.net/band/14542_reflections
  16. ↑ http://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2013/10/25/charles-caswell-of-reflections-the-heavy-blog-is-heavy-interview/

External links

Reflections
  • Jake Foster
  • Patty Somoulay
  • Charles Caswell
  • Francis Xayana
  • Cam Murray
Studio albums
Singles
  • "Advance Upon Me Brethren"
  • "My Cancer"
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