Pyrrhon (band)

For the Greek philosopher, see Pyrrho.
Pyrrhon
Origin Brooklyn, New York, United States
Genres Technical death metal, mathcore
Years active 2008–present
Labels Relapse
Members Dylan DiLella
Erik Malave
Doug Moore
Steve Schwegler
Past members Alex Cohen
Mike Sheen
Kyle Smith

Pyrrhon is a technical death metal quartet based in Brooklyn, New York. Formed in 2008, the group comprises vocalist Doug Moore, guitarist Dylan DiLella, bassist Erik Malave, and drummer Steve Schwegler. Doug Moore says the group's main objective is to expand the definition of heavy metal while retaining the same passion of the genre.[1]

History

Guitarist Dylan DiLella and bassist Mike Sheen met on a subway platform. The two decided on forming a band and invited drummer Alex Cohen, a classmate of Sheen's, and vocalist Doug Moore, whom DiLella had known since highschool, to join the band. After some dispute the group settled on recording and performing under the name Phyrrhon, inspired by the Greek philosopher of the same name. The band was officially formed in November 2008.[2]

In 2009, Sheen departed from the group to study abroad and was replaced by Erik Malave.[3] The band's first official release was an EP titled Fever Kingdoms, issued on Path Less Traveled in 2010. Pyrrhon's full-length debut, An Excellent Servant But a Terrible Master, was released in 2011 and was met with some acclaim in underground circles. The success of the album caught the attention of major label Relapse Records, who signed the band in 2013. The Mother of Virtues was released in 2014.[1] Composed over a two-year period, the album featured a tighter sound and greater instrumental virtuosity.[4]

Discography

Studio albums
EPs

References

  1. 1 2 Currin, Grayson Haver (April 8, 2014). "Phyrrhon The Mother of Virtues". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  2. ↑ Halbe, David (January 12, 2012). "Interview: Doug of Pyrrhon". metalrecusants.com. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  3. ↑ "An Interview with Pyrrhon". lurkersgrave.com. May 21, 2011. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  4. ↑ Thomas, E. (April 21, 2014). "Interview with Pyrrhon". teethofthedivine.com. Retrieved August 26, 2015.

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