Reflections (Minnesota band)

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

Reflections is an American metalcore band based in 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] On August 18, 2015, they released a music video for the song "Actias Luna" from their upcoming album.[10] The Color Clear was released through eOne and Good Fight on September 18, 2015.

Somoulay plays seven-string guitars tuned to Drop F tuning (F–C–F–A♯–D♯–G–C)[11] and Xayana plays a five-string bass guitar tuned an octave lower than Somoulay.

Band members

Current
Former

Style and musical influences

Reflections has been described as progressive metal,[12] deathcore,[13] metalcore, and djent.[14][15] Their influences include bands such as The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza, After the Burial, Born of Osiris, Your Memorial, Pantera, and Veil of Maya.[16]

Tours

Reflections performing in February of 2014.

2012

Midwest Madness tour from October 7-October 14 with After the Burial and The Contortionist.[17]

2013

2014

2015

2016

Discography

Albums
2012 The Fantasy Effect
  • Released: April 28, 2012
  • Label: Self-released
2013 Exi(s)t
2015 The Color Clear
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. ↑ http://substreammagazine.com/2015/08/premiere-reflections-actias-luna-turns-tragedy-into-triumph/
  11. ↑ "Chris Giordano - what the hell tuning are u guys in on ur... - Facebook". Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  12. ↑ "Twin Cities Metal". Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  13. ↑ http://www.moshlounge.com/2013/09/reflections-release-new-single-my-cancer/
  14. ↑ "Reflections – The Fantasy Effect". Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  15. ↑ "Reflections [Mathcore, Ambidjent, Progressive Metalcore]". Retrieved 29 December 2014.
  16. ↑ http://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2013/10/25/charles-caswell-of-reflections-the-heavy-blog-is-heavy-interview/
  17. ↑ McConnell, Kriston. (2012-08-29)."AFTER THE BURIAL TO EMBARK ON MIDWEST MADNESS TOUR". Under The Gun Review. Retrieved on 2016-04-15.
  18. ↑ "Tour to a Tour that Tours to a Tour that Tours to a Festival with The Contortionist". Heavy Blog Is Heavy. Retrieved on 2016-04-15.(2013-03-04).
  19. ↑ Hartmann, Graham. (2013-05-02)."All Shall Perish, Oceano, Within the Ruins + More Team Up for Heavy MTL South of the Boarder Tour". Loudwire. Retrieved on 2016-04-15.
  20. ↑ (2013-09-16)."Reflections Announces New Tour Dates With Erra". Metal Underground. Retrieved on 2016-04-15.
  21. ↑ Fisher, Jason. (2013-09-25)."Within The Ruins Announces Tour With Sworn In". The Gauntlet. Retrieved on 2016-04-14.
  22. ↑ (2013-12-03)."CHIMAIRA: CELEBRATE THE CHAOS U.S. TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED!". Skullsnbones. Retrieved on 2016-04-15.
  23. ↑ Arsenault, Nici. (2014-01-27)."Erra Announces Tour with Veil Of Maya and Reflections". Substream magazine. Retrieved on 2016-04-15.
  24. ↑ Sharp, Tyler. (2014-03-27)."For The Fallen Dreams Announce Headlining Tour With I The Breather, Obey The Brave and More". Mind Equals Blown. Retrieved on 2016-04-15.
  25. ↑ Crane, Matt. (2014-05-28)."Glass Cloud, Scale The Summit announce co-headlining tour". Alternative Press. Retrieved on 2016-04-15.
  26. ↑ Zarillo, Zack. (2014-08-05)."Texas In July announce tour with After The Burial". Property of Zack. Retrieved on 2016-04-15.
  27. ↑ (2014-09-23)."Betraying The Martyrs, Reflections & Invent, Animate November North American Tour". The PRP. Retrieved on 2016-04-15.
  28. ↑ (2014-11-12)."Betraying The Martyrs denied entry into Canada". Lambgoat. Retrieved on 2016-04-15.
  29. ↑ Stahl, Mike. (2015-07-02)."Reflections, Toothgrinder, Yüth Forever, Exalt Tour". The Circle Pit. Retrieved on 2016-04-15.
  30. ↑ Leak, Brian. (2015-08-19). "Texas In July announce dates for final tour". Alternative Press. Retrieved on 2016-04-15.
  31. ↑ (2016-01-20)."UNEARTH ANNOUNCE FURY TOUR WITH RINGWORM, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, AND REFLECTIONS". Brave Words. Retrieved on 2016-04-15.
  32. ↑ Mautner, Zack. (2015-11-13)."Protest The Hero To Tour Japan". It Djents. Retrieved on 2016-04-15.

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