Toarn

Toarn is a Christian metal band formed in Everett, Washington in 2009.

Toarn
OriginEverett, Washington, United States
GenresChristian metal,[1] metalcore,[1] deathcore,[2][3] heavy metal[4]
Years active2009-present
LabelsItchy Metal, Luxor
Associated actsInto the Flood, Dissimulator, Prying Free
WebsiteToarn on Facebook
MembersJustin Wanless, Michael Roberts, Taylor Cort, Ian Vanzant

Background

Toarn formed in November 2009.[5] In February 2012, the band released Protoevangelium.[5] The group worked with musical producer and YouTuber Jared Dines on the Protoevangelium album. The band released Brood of Vipers through Itchy Metal Records in 2013.[5] In June 2016, the band signed to Luxor Records and released Giant Killer in July 2016.[6][7][8][9][10] The band consists of Vocalist Michael Roberts, Guitarist Justin Wanless, Bassist Ian Vanzant, and Drummer Taylor Cort. The band also had Bassist Alex Carr from 2009 to 2013. In 2017, the band released a new single, "Blackened Eyes", off their upcoming album, The Dying Flame.[3]

Members

Current[11]

  • Justin Wanless - guitar (2009-present)
  • Michael Roberts - vocals (2009-present)
  • Ian Vanzant - bass (2019)
  • Taylor Cort - drums (2009-present)

Former

  • Alex Carr - bass
  • Kyle Norton - guitar
  • James Kolstedt - bass
  • Alejandro Becerra - guitar
  • Joel Teague - guitar
  • Nate Mircovich - bass

Live

  • Seth Adam - bass (2017-present)

Discography

Studio albums

  • Protoevangelium (February 2012)
  • The Dying Flame (November 30, 2017; Luxor)

EPs

  • Brood of Vipers (April 2013; Itchy Metal)
  • Giant Killer (July 15, 2016; Luxor)

Singles[12][13][3]

  • "Flander's Field" (2016)
  • "Giant Killer" (2016)
  • "Blackened Eyes" (2017)

Compilation appearances

  • The Bearded Dragon's Sampler: Third Times a Charm (2017; The Bearded Dragon Productions)

References
  1. "Metalcore Group Toarn Signs With Luxor Records". New Release Today. July 1, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  2. Beard, Mason (December 24, 2016). "Toarn — Giant Killer". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
  3. Beard, Mason (September 29, 2017). "Toarn - Blackened Eyes". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  4. "Giant Killer: Los Angeles based metal team Toarn release EP". Cross Rhythms. October 26, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  5. Beard, Mace (June 16, 2016). "Interview: Toarn". The Bearded Dragon. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  6. "Toarn Signs To Luxor Records". New Noise Magazine. June 9, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  7. ""Giant Killer" by Toarn". Clash Entertainment. July 12, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  8. Stagg, David (July 13, 2016). "HM EXCLUSIVE: Toarn streams newest EP, 'Giant Killer'". HM Magazine. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  9. "Toarn Release "Giant Killer" Video". New Noise Magazine. July 12, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  10. Frometa, RJ (June 8, 2016). "Toarn sign to Luxor Records, announce "Giant Killer" EP, stream new track". Vents Magazine. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  11. "Toarn". Luxor Records. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  12. Gonda, Christopher (June 8, 2016). "TOARN Stream New Song "Flanders Field" from Forthcoming Luxor Records EP "Giant Killer"". Pure Grain Audio. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
  13. xFiruath (June 23, 2016). "Toarn Premieres "Giant Killer" Title Song". Metal Underground. Retrieved December 8, 2016.
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