Currents (band)

Currents is an American Metalcore band from Fairfield, Connecticut founded in 2011. After numerous line-up changes, they consist of singer Brian Wille, guitarists Ryan Castaldi and Chris Wiseman, bassist Dee Cronkite, and drummer Jeff Brown.

Currents
OriginFairfield, Connecticut, United States
Genres
Years active2011–present
Labels
Associated acts
Websitewww.currentsofficial.com
MembersBrian Wille
Chris Wiseman
Dee Cronkite
Jeff Brown
Ryan Castaldi
Past membersPatrizio Arpaia
Mitch Luboglio
Clark Smith
Karl Kohler
Chris Segovia

History

In January 2013, the debut EP Victimized was released independently with five tracks on it. Two years later, on January 23, 2015, they released the EP Life - Lost, in which Ricky Armellino from This or the Apocalypse appears as a guest musician, was also released independently. At the beginning of March 2017, the band was signed by the US independent label SharpTone Records.[1] On June 16 of the same year, the band's debut album, The Place I Feel Safest, was released via SharpTone Records.[2]

On June 5, 2020, Currents released their second album, "The Way it Ends" through SharpTone Records.[3] The album received positive reviews from critics. Kris Pugh of Distorted Sound Magazine applauded the band, saying: "At a time where there seems to be a new emerging modern metalcore band around every corner, CURRENTS have just gone a long way to making a lot of them feel somewhat irrelevant."[4]

Music

Currents has been categorized as Metalcore and Progressive Metal, with influences of Djent. According to Morten Wenzek from the German Metal Hammer, the band "copied the European Djent well", because bands like Novelists and Vitja have been working in this genre for years. He locates the music of Currents between bands like Emmure and Loathe.[5] Currents incorporate heavy riffs, breakdowns, Djent guitars, and melodic rhythms, and singer Brian Wille alternates between clear and screaming vocals.[6][7]

Members

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Current members

  • Brian Wille - vocals (2015-present)
  • Chris Wiseman - guitars (2014-present)
  • Ryan Castaldi - guitars (2014-present)
  • Dee Cronkite - bass (2014-present)
  • Jeff Brown - drums (2011-present)

Past members

  • Patrizio Arpaia - vocals (2011-2015)
  • Mitch Luboglio - guitars (2011-2013)
  • Marzik Team - guitars (2013-2014)
  • Karl Kohler - bass (2013-2014)
  • Chris Segovia - bass (2011-2013)

Discography

Albums

  • The Place I Feel Safest (2017, SharpTone)
  • The Way It Ends (2020, SharpTone)

Extended Plays

  • Victimized (2013, Self-released)
  • Life - Lost (2017, SharpTone)
  • I Let the Devil In (2018, SharpTone)

Websites

References
  1. FrontView Magazine: Currents have inked a deal with SharpTone Records and unveil 'Night Terrors' video!
  2. Soundfiction.net: Currents Announce Debut Album 'The Place I Feel Safest'
  3. Zelaya, Carlos (1 June 2020). "ALBUM REVIEW: Currents – The Way It Ends". Dead Press!. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  4. Pugh, Kris (3 June 2020). "ALBUM REVIEW: The Way It Ends – Currents". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  5. Morten Wenzek: Metal Hammer: Currents - The Place I Feel Safest Kritik
  6. Annunziata, Chris (5 June 2020). "Album Review: Currents 'The Way It Ends'". Metal Insider. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  7. "Currents 'The Way It Ends'". Sputnik Music. 6 June 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  8. "Meet The Band: Currents". Heavy Music HQ. 24 June 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
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