Oceans of Slumber explained
Oceans of Slumber |
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Origin: | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Years Active: | 2011–present |
Label: | Century Media Records |
Current Members: | Dobber Beverly Cammie Gilbert-Beverly Semir Özerkan Alex Davis Chris Kritikos |
Past Members: | Ronnie Allen Uaeb Yelsaeb Sean Gary Anthony Contreras Keegan Kelly Mat V. Aleman Jessie Santos Alexander Lucian Chris Jones |
Oceans of Slumber is an American heavy metal band from Houston, Texas, formed in 2011.[1]
History
Their self-released debut album Aetherial was released in February 2013.[2] [3]
Lead vocalist Cammie Gilbert joined the band in 2014, after previous vocalist Ronnie Gates left.[4] Gilbert became the primary lyrics writer for the group after joining.[5]
In 2015, the band signed with Century Media Records.[6] In 2016, they toured with Ne Obliviscaris and Enslaved on a 34 date European tour.[7]
In March 2016, they released their second album, Winter, which received positive reviews from The Houston Press and Metal Injection.[8] [9]
On December 17, 2017, they released the lead single "The Decay of Disregard" off of their upcoming album The Banished Heart.[10] The second single was "The Banished Heart". The third single "No Color, No Light" in February 2018, featuring Tom S. Englund from Evergrey.[11] The album was released on March 3, 2018.[12] [13] The album was included on the list of "50 Best albums of 2018 So Far" by Metal Hammer.[14] The band has been called a "female fronted Opeth" by Noisey.[15] In 2018, the band toured with Insomnium.[16] In 2019, they joined Swallow the Sun as support for their European tour.[17]
Members
Current members
- Dobber Beverly – drums, piano (2011–present)
- Cammie Gilbert-Beverly – lead vocals (2014–present)
- Semir Ozerkan – bass guitar, backing vocals (2019–present)
- Alex Davis - lead guitar (2023-present)
- Chris Kritikos - rhythm guitar, keyboards (2023-present)
Previous members
- Ronnie Gates – lead vocals (2011–2014)
- Beau Beasley – keyboards (2015)
- Sean Gary – guitars, harsh vocals (2011–2018)
- Anthony Contreras – guitars, backing vocals (2011–2018)
- Keegan Kelly – bass, backing vocals (2011–2019)
- Mat V. Aleman – keyboards (2014–2022)
- Alexander Lucian – guitars, backing vocals (2019–2022)
- Jessie Santos – guitars (2019–2023)
- Chris Jones – guitars (2023)
Timeline
Discography
Studio albums
- Aetherial (2013)
- Winter (2016)
- The Banished Heart (2018)
- Oceans of Slumber (2020)
- Starlight and Ash (2022)
- Where Gods Fear to Speak (2024)
EPs
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Oceans of Slumber Biography . Monger . James Christopher . Allmusic.
- Web site: Aetherial - OCEANS OF SLUMBER. May 15, 2013.
- Web site: OCEANS OF SLUMBER UNLEASH THEIR DEBT ALBUM - AETHERIAL - The Monolith. www.themonolith.com.
- Web site: Dawes . Laina . March 15, 2016 . A Style All Her Own: The Undefinable Cammie Gilbert . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160317093935/http://www.invisibleoranges.com/a-style-all-her-own-the-undefinable-cammie-gilbert/ . March 17, 2016 . February 7, 2023 . . en.
- Web site: INTERVIEW: Cammie Gilbert - Oceans of Slumber - Distorted Sound Magazine. February 26, 2018.
- Web site: Century Media Records - : OCEANS OF SLUMBER sign worldwide deal with Century Media Records; Blue EP to be released on limited edition vinyl. www.centurymedia.com.
- Web site: Oceans of Slumber Returns to Houston After European Tour.
- Web site: 'Winter' Is Coming: Oceans of Slumber's Latest Is a Game-Changer. Kristy. Loye. March 1, 2016.
- Web site: Album Review: OCEANS OF SLUMBER Winter. March 9, 2016.
- Web site: OCEANS OF SLUMBER Launch Music Video For New Single "The Decay Of Disregard". bravewords.com.
- Web site: OCEANS OF SLUMBER Issue 'No Color, No Light' Animated Music Video Feat. EVERGREY's Thomas Englund (February 16th, 2018) - News @ Metal Forces Magazine. www.metalforcesmagazine.com.
- Web site: THE WEEKLY INJECTION: New Releases From OCEANS OF SLUMBER, IRON REAGAN & GATECREEPER, and More Out Today - 3/2. March 2, 2018.
- Web site: Neon Baby: The Best Music of The Week in Houston. David. Garrick. February 28, 2018.
- Web site: Metal Hammer Says These Are 50 Best Albums of 2018 So Far.
- Web site: Oceans of Slumber's Cammie Gilbert's Voice Proves Everything Really Is Bigger in Texas. April 21, 2016.
- Web site: Oceans Of Slumber to tour with Insomnium – Metal Riot. metalriot.com.
- Web site: Munropublished . Scott . 2019-02-26 . Swallow The Sun announce European tour . 2023-06-21 . louder . en.