After Earth (band)

After Earth is an American heavy metal band from Upstate New York[1] formed in July 2011. After Earth released their first EP, The Henchmen, in February 2013 [2] and their first full-length studio album, Æternal, On November 25, 2015.

After Earth
OriginUpstate New York
GenresHeavy Metal
Years active2011-2016
Members
  • Sal Piazza
  • Luciano Cappelli
  • Mike Judkins
  • William Perkins
Past members
  • Damon Koscinski
  • Greg Metcalf
  • Anthony Hirsch

Members

Current
  • Damon Koscinski (2011-Present)
  • AJ Hirsch - Drums (2017–Present)
  • TBA - Guitar
  • TBA - Guitar
  • William Perkins- Bass (2011–Present)

Former
  • Mike Judkins - Guitar (2012-2016)
  • Greg Metcalf- Guitar (2012-2014)
  • Anthony Hirsch- Drums (2011-2013)
  • Sal Piazza - Drums (2013-2016)
  • Luciano Cappelli - Guitar (2013-2016)

Departure of Damon

On July 10, 2016 at 1:25pm, the lead vocalist, Damon Koscinski, announced on his personal Facebook page that he will no longer be a part of After Earth. The post stated "I have an announcement to make. As of right now effective immediately I am NO longer the front man for After Earth. I have decided to take my life in another direction and pursue something else. Thank you all for the countless awesome years! #ÆArmy I love you all!"[3] The same day at 6:24pm, there was a post made on the official band page about the situation stating "At this time, our vocalist Damon is going through a tough time at home and he has decided to step down from After Earth. We understand what he is going through and wish him the best of luck with his healing. This does not mean the end of Æ. We will continue on and hope that Damon comes around, fixes his demons, and returns back to us. Thank you all so much for the support. #AfterEarth #ÆARMY"[4]

Discography

EP
TitleAlbum Details
The Henchmen (EP)[5]

Studio Album
TitleAlbum Details
Æternal

Singles
TitleYearAlbum
"The Henchman"2013The Henchmen (EP)

Timeline

Awards

Sammys
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016 Æternal Best Hard Rock Recording Won

References
  1. About After Earth, Facebook.com Retrieved 2015-12-18.
  2. After Earth "The Henchmen EP" Release, Musikandfilm.com Retrieved 2015-12-18
  3. https://www.facebook.com/DamonOfAfterEarth/posts/1716972868567133?pnref=story], Facebook Retrieved 2016-07-10.
  4. https://www.facebook.com/AfterEarthMusic/posts/1118873961491528], Facebook Retrieved 2016-07-10.
  5. The Henchmen - by After Earth on iTunes Archived December 22, 2015, at the Wayback Machine, iTunes Apple Inc. Retrieved 2015-12-18.
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