Founded: 2007
Location: United States
Animals as Leaders is an American instrumental progressive metal band from Los Angeles, California. It currently consists of guitarists Tosin Abasi and Javier Reyes, and drummer Matt Garstka, having been formed by Abasi in 2007. They are a prominent band within the djent scene. Prosthetic Records released the band's eponymous debut album in 2009. They have since released the albums Weightless (2011), The Joy of Motion (2014), The Madness of Many (2016), and Parrhesia (2022).
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Ever wished that there was a TV show that actually celebrated ARTISTS who perform their own music, with judges who have years of experience and you know, credibility under their belts? People who have done it themselves, who celebrate the ART and the ARTIST? Enter No Cover, Sumerian Records' latest foray into TV!
"This band take music to extreme new levels, to places it's almost impossible to even imagine it going."
"We’re trying to establish a sound that isn’t so directly linked to a genre, but more something that just sounds like the three of us as people".
The Madness Of Many, The Bangers Of One.
They'll be bringing Plini and Nick Johnston along
Animals as Leaders' unique brand of progressive instrumental rock has seen them become one of the most talked-about acts in heavy music over the past few years. Now back with epic third LP 'The Joy of Motion', Killyourstereo.com chat to guitarist Javier Reyes about the album.
It’s almost frustrating in a way, that desire to be transported but being transfixed by every pattern, new sound or wayward chug. It’s just unavoidable.
A compelling and progressive musical adventure.
Who needs vocals?!