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Atreyu is:
Brandon Kyle Saller - Drums / Vocals
Daniel Louis Jacobs - Guitar
Christopher Gordon Thomson - Bass
Travis William Miguel - Guitar
Ektor Alexander Varkatzas - Vocals

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"An emotionally charged fusion of screaming metallic hardcore and catchy
breakdowns." - Revolver

Southern California is celebrated for its sunshine and renowned for continually producing some of the world’s best punk rock bands. Atreyu will dispel any predetermined notions you may have previously had of a band from this area.

Depression, pain, desire and retribution procreate in a dark, lonely corner of your psyche. It’s that sordid piece of yourself that you try and hide, deny and bury. Orange County California’s Atreyu is embroiled in the struggle to break free from this disenfranchising abyss. Atreyu has taken a new direction in the world of melodic hard rock. They make extreme a little more accessible, emo a little more haunting and severe backed up with a powerful hardcore foundation. The album was recorded at the legendary Trax East (Hatebreed, Snapcase, Catch 22) and produced by Erik Rachel.

"Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses" is a wrenching window into the mind and heart of bandleader and lead vocalist Alex Varkatzas. Varkatzas’ rich
allegorical songwriting focuses on dealing with the human growth struggle and the pain and desire of relationships. Atreyu’s incendiary musical alloy can best be described as a complex, passionate, emotional maelstrom of torment, revenge, vindication and release. Song titles like “Tulips Are Better”, “Lip Gloss and Black” and “A Vampire’s Lament” evoke a quandary of elicit images. The musicianship is technical yet fluid with a precise, thunderous rhythm section.

Accentuating Atreyu’s unconventional aura is the two-headed vocal delivery of Alex and drummer Brandon Saller. Alex is the ferocious, menacing, caustic and seething skull while Brandon is the tranquilizing, harmonious, Elysian cranium. This vocal duality migrates the gamut of melodramatic expression creating an ethereal yet turbulent soundscape.

Over the past three years Atreyu has garnered a dedicated, ardent, underground following on the West Coast. In December, 2001, Atreyu released their debut EP on Tribunal Records entitled, "Fractures in the Façade of Your Porcelain Beauty", recorded with producer Paul Miner, bassist of Death By Stereo. "Fractures" has been extremely well received and immediately garnered rave reviews.

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Review about Atreyu

the best band i've known | Reviewer: katrina | 7/7/09

ATREYU?!? wel, they're the best...i love the way alex interprets the lyrics of the song.. their voices are powerful.. the best song i've heard is from the album "lead sails paper anchor" entitled "doomsday".. ATREYU ROCKS!!!!

best of both words | Reviewer: misha | 6/3/09

The thing with this band is that they have such powerful songs thats its hard NOT to listen to them. I must admit that to begin with I was not into their music plainly for the reason that i DID think that they were just like the rest. Then i sat down and actually, actually listened to the band and I have to correct myself they are not like the rest of all those bands out there, Atreyu are simply unique. You get the best of both worlds with Atreyu, having a melodic twistedness to the vocals and such powerful lyrics you know you can expect from this band. Its ashame that they are so undergrond, I live in New Zealand and hardly anybody has heard of them..UNF*CKING BELIEVABLE! they are worth knowing!

LOVE THIS BAND!

Atreyu is awesome! | Reviewer: clikzta | 3/24/09

Atreyu is one of the best hardcore bands of our time. My first song that I heard from them was "Becoming the Bull", but my favorite song is "The Theft". I love the way Ektor does the powerful verses and then Brandon does the melodic choruses.

ATREYU is AmAzING!!!!!!!! | Reviewer: Mooo? | 2/27/09

The first song iheard by Atreyu was Lip gloss and Black. It's amazing!! then i heard Her Portrait in Black on Underworld 2!! it was also Amazing!! They're tied for first with Marilyn Manson in my Favourites!! i love them equally...i thinnk.
I love their lyrics!! Brandon K. Saller is my fav out of the band though!! He has the voice is Amazing!! and the way he plays the drums is Amazing!!!! i want to buy all of their CDs and go to a concert!! GO ATREYU!!!!!!! WOO!!!!!

freakin awesome | Reviewer: megster | 1/6/09

i think that atreyu is without doubt one of the best hard core bands to form and i have to say i disagree with brandon and dylan their new stuff is not bad i mean it does not compare to the old but its still freakin awesome

Best Band Ever | Reviewer: Amber | 12/27/08

Atreyu..Where to begin..?
Ah. I know. THEY ARE AMAZING!!!!
The first song i heard by them was Ex's and Oh's.
Then i listened to their album The Curse.
And just fell in love. 8]
I love the way the drummer (Brandon Saller) sings.
He has an amazing voice.
And Alex Varkatzas is just as good.
I haven't seen them live...yet..
but i really badly want to!!!
I LOVE ATREYU!!!! NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!!! 8]

ATREYU ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | Reviewer: kyle johnson | 9/29/08

the first song i have ever heard from atreyu was becoming the bull and i was becoming a fan lol. but when i heard that song it just sounded so different to me you know and after that i just love atreyu.

Atreyu | Reviewer: Nick | 9/29/08

Atreyu. what is one to say about them? they are one of the best metal bands of all time. that's a start/

anyway, you want a good atreyu track you probably haven't heard? youtube Her Portrait In Black.
It's amazing

woah. | Reviewer: NAWW.TheyAintHorrible,TheyFuckingRock | 8/2/08

WOAH, i LOVE Atreyu, they are amazing in all places ( in their music) their lyrics, are Amazing,and the vibe they bring when they perform, or even just listening to their music. its just WOW>!:) i love it [love'em]

wow | Reviewer: Anonymous | 6/5/08

i've never liked metal or hardcore music until i heard atreyu. wow. where do i start? they have AH-mazaing lyrics and wonderful.... everything! they are the the best band with too little fame. if u havent heard of them what are you waiting for?

oh btw, all of u critics out there that say they suck and theyre just like all the rest, FUCK YOU.

have a nice day :D

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