Reflections (Minnesota band)

Reflections
Background information
Origin Twin Cities, United States
Genres Progressive metal, experimental metal, metalcore
Years active 2010–present
Labels eOne, Good Fight
Website Reflections on Facebook
Members Jacob Wolf
Patrick Somoulay
Francis Xayana
Nick Lona
Past members Charles Caswell
Cam Murray
Boris Blood

Reflections is an American metalcore band based out of Twin Cities, Minnesota. The band was founded in November, 2010. The band is composed of Jake Wolf (lead vocals), Patrick Somoulay (lead guitar), Francis Xayana (bass), and Nick Lona (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 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] Exi(s)t debuted at #179 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 1,972 copies within the first week of being released.[7][8]

Reflections announced via their Facebook that they would begin studio work for their third album sometime in February, 2015.[9]

Somoulay plays seven-string guitars tuned to Drop F tuning (F–C–F–A♯–D♯–G–C)[10] and Xayana plays a five-string bass guitar tuned to a custom tuning (C-F-C-F-A♯).

Band members

Current
Former

Style and musical influences

Reflections has been described as progressive metal,[11] deathcore,[12] metalcore, and djent.[13][14] Their influences include bands such as The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza, After the Burial, Born of Osiris, Your Memorial, Pantera, and Veil of Maya.[15]

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

References

  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. ↑ "Metal By Numbers 10/30: Motörhead’s 21st Album Shocks The Charts". Metal Insider. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  8. ↑ "Reflections Exist lands on Billboard 200 chart". Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  9. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/reflectionsmn/posts/859478624072850
  10. ↑ "Chris Giordano - what the hell tuning are u guys in on ur... - Facebook". Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  11. ↑ "Twin Cities Metal". Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  12. ↑ http://www.moshlounge.com/2013/09/reflections-release-new-single-my-cancer/
  13. ↑ "Reflections – The Fantasy Effect". Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  14. ↑ "Reflections [Math Metal, Ambidjent, Progressive Metalcore]". Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  15. ↑ http://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2013/10/25/charles-caswell-of-reflections-the-heavy-blog-is-heavy-interview/

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