Elitist (band)

Elitist
Origin Los Angeles, California
Genres Metalcore, progressive metal, Djent, Groove metal
Years active 2010-2015
Labels Equal Vision Records
Associated acts Glass Cloud, Oh Sleeper, Born of Osiris, Volumes Forever Orion
Members Chris Balay
Julian Rodriguez
Brian McGraw
Ben Kazenoff
Past members Jacob Katz
Robert Platz
Alex De Heart
Sean Hall
Mike Danese

Elitist was an American Hardcore progressive metalcore band from Los Angeles, California signed to Equal Vision Records. They recorded three EPs and two full-length albums, the final release being a self-titled album Elitist released June 29, 2015. On September 7, 2015 the band announced their breakup after members decided to pursue other creative ventures.

History

Formation and Caves (2010-2011)

Elitist was founded in April 2010 by guitarist Julian Rodriguez and Jacob Katz, both former members of a previous project called Another Day In Vain. They recorded a demo titled "Principles" which led them to recruit bassist Mike Danese, drummer Robert Platz and second guitarist Sean Hall (also a member of another pre-Elitist project called The Fortune Teller). They recorded and released a five-song EP "Caves".

Earth (2011)

In early 2011 vocalist Jacob Katz left the band and was replaced by Alex Kolominsk (Now singer of Subverse out of Orange County, CA). The band signed to Blkheart Group, an independent label and management group, and recorded their second EP "Earth".[1]

Reshape Reason (2012)

In January 2012 guitarist Sean Hall left the group to pursue a tattooist career. Shortly after Elitist completed a mini-tour with Impending Doom and Molotov Solution. The band then went on their first major tour as direct support for Scale the Summit. During the tour, drummer Robert Platz left the band to join punk rock group Drive-A. The band continued the rest of the tour with programmed drums created in the tour van by Rodriguez, as well as utilizing ERRA drummer Alex Ballew. On return, The band left Blkheart Group and parted ways with vocalist Alex Kolominsk in pursuit of a new vocal direction. The position was promptly filled by longtime friend of the band Chris Balay. They announced in early spring that they would release a new album entitled Reshape Reason, which was released on September 25 independently in close collaboration with The Anti Campaign.[2] Bassist Mike Danese stated that with this album, they wanted to combine crowd favorites such as "Caves" and "Specter" from the previous album in order to make Reshape Reason a hit with fans.[3] Reshape Reason ranked number 4 on the iTunes metal charts its first week.[4]

Between The Balance (2013)

In February 2013, Elitist released 4 studio updates that featured drum, guitar, bass and vocal tracking. Rodriguez mentioned it will be the first release to feature clean vocals from both himself and Baley. The official announcement of a new 5-song EP to be released in June 2013 entitled "Between The Balance". The band also advertised Rodriguez's studio business named "Parallel Focus Studios" for production services, where the EP was co-produced.

New full-length, signing (2014-Present)

Sometime in early 2014 Brian McGraw replaced bassist Mike Danese for undisclosed reasons. In February they released an acoustic version of the single "Return To Sender" from 2013 EP "Between The Balance". On April 21, 2014, the band signed to Equal Vision Records and produced their next full-length album later that year. The band produced the record with Parallel Focus Studios. During April and May the band toured in support of Texas in July, they also announced they would be touring in support of Like Moths To Flames in August.

Members

Current members
Former members
Additional personnel

Music videos

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details
Reshape Reason
  • Released: September 25, 2012
  • Label: The Anti Campaign
Elitist
  • Released: June 30, 2015
  • Label: Equal Vision Records

Demos

Title Album details
Principles Demo
  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Self-released
11/4 Unreleased Demo
  • Released: 2012
  • Label: The Anti Campaign

Extended plays

Title Album details
Caves
  • Released: July 19, 2010
  • Label: Self-released
Earth
  • Released: October 24, 2011
  • Label: Blkheart Group
Between the Balance
  • Released: July 30, 2013
  • Label: Consumer Records

References

  1. ↑ "Lambgoat |". Lambgoat. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
  2. ↑ "The New Review |". The New Review. Retrieved 1 October 2012.
  3. ↑ "Rock Edition |". Rock Edition. Retrieved 23 September 2012.
  4. ↑ "IMPENDING DOOM / VOLUMES / MOLOTOV SOLUTION / ELITIST / ADESTRIA tour dates". IDIOTEQ. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
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