In Hearts Wake

In Hearts Wake is an Australian melodic metalcore band from Byron Bay, formed in 2006, currently consisting of vocalist Jake Taylor, bassist and singer Kyle Erich , lead guitarist Eaven Dall, drummer Conor Ward and rhythm guitarist Ben Nairne. They have released two EPs, Into the Storm and The Gateway, and four full-length studio albums, Divination, Earthwalker and Skydancer and Ark. The band's lyrical themes include environmentalism and other social issues.

History

Beginnings and first releases (2006–2010)

In Hearts Wake were formed in early 2006 composed of five friends that originate from Byron Bay Australia.^[1] In July 2006, the band recorded their first demo track ‘True Love Is Hard To Find’. In December 2006, they recorded their debut 7-track EP, titled ‘Into The Storm.’ In early 2007, the band welcomed new drummer ‘Caleb Burton’ into their metal-unit and began to refine their sound, writing faster, technical, heavier and more melodic songs. In July 2007 they embarked on a tour that covered three Australian states and three major cities.

In December 2007, the band began their 5-month studio recording schedule at SAE in Byron Bay to produce their second EP, titled The Gateway, which was self-financed by the musicians.^[2] In 2010 the band produced a split-EP together with the hardcore band The Bride.^[3]

Divination (2011–2013)

In Hearts Wake signed their first professional recording deal with UNFD in July 2012. Their label debut album, Divination, was released on 31 August 2012. Josh Schroeder produced the album at Random Awesome Studios in the United States of America.^[4] Divination peaked at 27 on the ARIA charts.^[5]

In March 2013 In Hearts Wake played four shows in New Zealand.^[6] In June another Australia tour followed with support from Counterparts, The Storm Picturesque and Stories.^[7] The first tour throughout Australia was held in September. In Hearts Wake toured with Landscapes as support for The Amity Affliction in Europe. The tour led the bands throughout the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, France and Austria.^[8] The band continued touring together with The Amity Affliction on their Brothers in Arms Australia tour alongside Chelsea Grin and Stick to Your Guns as support.^[9]

Between 30 August 2013 and 8 September 2013 the band toured Australia alongside Like Moths to Flames and label mates Hand of Mercy in support of the Homebound tour of Dream On, Dreamer.^[10] After the Homebound tour, the band played four shows with British Electronicore group Enter Shikari.^[11]

Earthwalker and Skydancer (2013–2015)

In February and March 2014 In Hearts Wake played Soundwave Festival in Australia for the first time.^[12] Before playing at Soundwave the band headlined the Skydancer Australia tour with support from Hand of Mercy and Hellions. The earnings of the tour went to the band's own Skydancer project.^[13][14]

The musicians announced they would release a new album in 2014. It is called Earthwalker and was set to be released on 2 May 2014 and in Europe in the End of May. The album peaked at No. 5 at official ARIA Charts.^[5] In June the band will tour Australia again to promote Earthwalker with support from Being as an Ocean, Dream On, Dreamer, Endless Heights, and Sierra.^[15]

In early March 2015 the band announced that they would be releasing a new album titled Skydancer scheduled for release in May 2015. Jake Taylor stated in a documentary that the band actually recorded the new album alongside their 2014 release Earthwalker.^[16]

In August 2015 the band opened up for Northlane in North America & Canada on their Node tour with Oceans Ate Alaska & Like Moths to Flames as support. They also returned to North America in October to support Parkway Drive on their IRE tour while also joining Miss May I & Thy Art is Murder as support.

On 31 March 2016, as an April Fools joke the band unveiled the final piece in their three album series titled Seaskimmer to be released 6 May 2016. ^[17]

Equinox (2016–2017)

On 19 April 2016, the band announced that they had been working on a collaborative EP with Northlane entitled Equinox. It was recorded in Melbourne with producer Will Putney. The EP features three songs: "Refuge", "Equinox" and "Hologram" and was released on 20 April, through UNFD. The band have stated that they will be playing all songs live on the Equinox tour, co-headlined by Northlane and supported by Hands Like Houses & Ocean Grove. ^[18] In late 2016, Ward was officially announced as In Hearts Wake's drummer.

Ark (2017–present)

On 2 April 2017, the band unveiled a new song "Warcry" which, during their UK tour in support of While She Sleeps. On 26 April, another single, "Passage", was released, and it was announced that both tracks were taken from their upcoming album Ark, to be released on 26 May 2017^[19].

Prior to the album's release, the band announced an Australian headline tour with While She Sleeps and Crossfaith, to take place in July 2017. The band also announced their We Are Waterborne Initiative, aiming to clean up beaches in Australia and around the world with their fans. Due to overwhelming support and praise for the Initiative, the band released a third track from Ark, Waterborne, on 23 May ^[20]. After the release of Ark on May 26, the album debuted at #5 on the Australian ARIA Charts ^[21].

To celebrate the release of Ark, the band embarked on their first beach clean-ups with fans for their newly created We Are Waterborne Initiative. With plans to take the project global while they tour the world, the Australian events were organised with the help of local organisations Tangaroa Blue and Sea Shepherd^[22].

On 6 July, In Hearts Wake released a music video for new single Nomad ^[23]. The music video features an all-girl mosh pit, and is accompanied by a message from the band regarding safety and self expression for all fans at their shows ^[24]. Shortly after, the band embarked on their Australian Ark Tour, and also announced an extensive tour in Europe for late 2017 ^[25].

Members

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

• 2012: Divination (UNFD) (#27 ARIA^[27])
• 2014: Earthwalker (UNFD / Rise) (#5 ARIA^[27])
• 2015: Skydancer (UNFD / Rise) (#2 ARIA^[27])
• 2017: Ark (UNFD/Rise) (#3 ARIA^[27])

EPs/Split CDs

• 2007: Into the Storm
• 2008: The Gateway
• 2010: The Bride / In Hearts Wake (New Justice Records)
• 2016: Equinox (with Northlane)

References

External links

• Official homepage