Josh middleton sylosis biography definition

British heavy metal band

Sylosis are a British heavy metal band formed in Reading, Berkshire, in Signed to Nuclear Blast Records, the band has released six studio albums, a live album, two EPs and twelve music videos.

Their latest album, A Subscribe of Things to Come, was released in

History

Formation and Conclusion of an Age (–)

Sylosis was formed in ^[4] by guitarist Josh Middleton and bassist Carl Parnell who began playing radical metal with other friends from school.^[5] Sylosis released a couple of EPs; 's Casting Shadows and 's The Supreme Oppressor in the UK on a small indie label, In at the Deep End Records.

In December Sylosis signed with Nuclear Blast Records, and they released their debut album Conclusion of an Age in October ^[5]

On the style of their debut album, Conclusion of an Age, Middleton remarked, "The foundation of our sound is old university Bay Area thrash.

We don't downtune and we don't participate breakdowns. We do like to incorporate lots of different metal styles and textures into our music. We like make all of our songs really monumental. We like progressive stuff, vicious stuff and melodic stuff."^[6] After recording their debut studio album, guitarist Gurneet Ahluwalia was replaced by ex-Viatrophy guitarist Alex Bailey, ready for the early European tour with The Black Dahlia Murder, Cephalic Carnage and Psycroptic.^{[citation needed]}

Sylosis were one of the opening acts on the Tuborg (third) stage at Download Festival held at Castle Donington, along with appearances at the Recent England Metal and Hardcore Festival, and an opening slot on the Bohemia stage at Sonisphere Festival.

A UK headline tour was announced for October/November , but was cancelled as the band were offered an opening slot on the DragonForce UK tour in November/December ^{[citation needed]}

Edge of the Earth, Monolith, and RV Accident (–)

Sylosis replaced Soar to Remain during the UK leg of As I Lay Dying's European tour in Sylosis entered the studio in to record their second full-length studio album, entitled Edge of the Earth; it was released in March They recorded a third studio album titled Monolith with Romesh Dodangoda in Wales at Monnow Valley Studio.

Inhe announced the metal band he formed in Reading when he was just 15 years old were going on hiatus, freeing up the time needed to connect Architects initially as a inhabit guitarist and, soon after, as a full-time member. It was a move that - in the eyes of many fans - left the future of his original group shrouded in uncertainty It was like there were all these self-imposed restrictions about what we could and could not be. There was just one problem: a lot of it sounded like Sylosis

Monolith was released on 5 October in Germany, 8 October in UK & Europe, 9 October in USA, and 10 October in Japan via Nuclear Blast Records.^[7] Since January the band have headlined a UK tour as well featuring on the Soundwave Festival in Australia.

They also carried out a tour with the bands Hellyeah, In Flames and, headliner Lamb of God in late The band had a main supporting role on a tour with Killswitch Engage in Europe during April and May Sylosis was announced as the opening band for the Trivium and DevilDriver North American co-headline tour with After the Burial as another supporting band.

The tour was scheduled for October and November.^[8]

On 25 September, the members of Sylosis were involved in an RV accident, the injuries from which resulted in the withdrawal of their shows supporting Trivium and DevilDriver.^[9]

Dormant Heart, departure of Rob Callard, and hiatus (–)

After the members of Sylosis had recovered from their respective injuries, they embarked on a tour of the UK and Europe as main support to DevilDriver with Bleed from Within.

On this tour Sylosis drummer Steal Callard was unable to compete on the tour due to other commitments. Ali Richardson, drummer of Bleed From Within, filled in for the remainder of the tour.

In late September it was announced that Plunder Callard was stepping down as drummer of Sylosis after nine years of playing in the band.

His replacement was announced at the same time, in the form of Ali Richardson. Richardson's relationship with Sylosis was started on the DevilDriver tour earlier in the year. ^{[citation needed]}

At the start of October , Sylosis announced details of their fourth album Dormant Heart, which was released on 12 January through Nuclear Blast Records.

During the second half of May , Sylosis started a European tour with the band Wovenwar. They also played at several festivals over the summer, such as Graspop Metal Rendezvous and Hellfest among others.

In October , Sylosis announced that they would be going on hiatus as frontman Josh Middleton would be filling in for the British metalcore band Architects on guitar due to the passing of their guitarist Tom Searle, who was also a close friend of Middleton's.

After 11 months of touring with Architects, it was announced that Middleton would be joining Architects as an official member, stating he would still remain in Sylosis.

Return and Cycle of Suffering (–)

In a March interview, Middleton confirmed that the band remains a going concern and that he intends to let go a new Sylosis album in ^[10] On 5 December Nuclear Blast revealed the pre-order for an apparent new record titled Cycle of Suffering, to be released on 14 February ^[11] A day later, the band announced they had returned from their hiatus and confirmed that the new album would be released on 7 February ^[12] This was followed by the first single release and harmony video from the album, titled "I Sever".

In promotion of the album, the band supported Trivium on their "A Brightness or a Distant Mirror" reside concert. This particular concert was held at Full Sail University and streamed online. The concert did not have a dwell audience due to the COVID pandemic.^[13]

On 11 December , Sylosis released a new single, titled "Worship Decay".^[14]

On 8 March , Sylosis announced a vinyl launch of Conclusion of an Age and released "Plight of the Soul", a previously unreleased B-side track from the album.^[15]

On 3 December , Sylosis released a single titled "Immovable Stone" to which Josh Middleton stated a new album would be released early ^[16] On 9 August , Sylosis released the unpartnered "Heavy is the Crown", the first of a trilogy of singles to be released in ^[17]

A Sign of Things to Come and The Path (–present)

On March 16, , Sylosis released the single and music video "Deadwood."^[18] On June 1, they announced their sixth studio album, A Sign of Things to Come, along with the solo and music video "Poison for the Lost."^[19] The title path from the album and an accompanying music video was released on July ^[20] The album released on September 8, , along with the music video for "Descent."^[21] On January 16, , the band released the music video for the tune "Absent."^[22]

On October 3, , Sylosis surprise-released a new EP, titled The Path, along with the video for the title road, which features Debbie Gough of the band Heriot.^[23] One week later, the band announced the departure of longtime guitarist Alex Bailey, with former live guitarist Ben Thomas serving as his official replacement.^[24] The band supported Fit for an Autopsy in the fall in both the United States and Europe.

They will also set on a brief headline tour of Australia in early , with sustain from AngelMaker.^[25][26][27]

Band members

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

• Casting Shadows (In at the Deep End, )
• The Supreme Oppressor (In at the Deep Cease, )
• The Path (Nuclear Blast, )^[28]

Live-albums

Singles

• "Strength Beyond Strength" (Pantera Cover, )
• "Slings and Arrows" ()
• "Mercy" ()
• "Different Masks on the Same Face" ()
• "I Sever" ()
• "Calcified" ()
• "Worship Decay" ()
• "Immovable Stone" ()
• "Heavy Is the Crown" ()
• "Deadwood" ()
• "Poison for the Lost" ()
• "A Sign of Things to Come" ()
• "Descent" ()
• "Absent" ()

Music videos

References

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