Biography
Originally concepted in 1998, tears like Atreyu consisted of Steven Knol drums, Seth McCarroll synth/lead vocals, Jed Wilbanks bass and Nik Johnson guitar/vocals. S Shortly after the demise of tears like Atreyu approximately one million shitty grindcore bands popped up that resembled tears like Atreyu. Hmm? Generic? I think not!! Before its time? CERTAINLY!
tears was known for wild and obnoxious behavior on stage as well as sporadic costume changes that involved members playing in cardboard costumes and also playing almost down right naked.
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tears was also know for playing venues that were NOT normal venues such as tops or parking garages and living rooms.
Influences include: Cattle Press, Isis, early Converge, Coalesce, Crimson Curse, Swing Kids, Combatwoundedveteran, Neurosis, Nasum, Treadwell, Thekill!, Discordance Axis, Melt-Banana, Boredoms, etc.
Chances are, they were doing it before said shitty band that made it annoying.
tears like Atreyu recorded several times but only had one official release after the demise of the band, a split with thiswastheyeartolosefriends.
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