Dayshell

Dayshell

Lead vocalist Shayley Bourget
Background information
Origin Southern California, United States
Genres
Years active 2012–present
Labels Spinefarm Records, Sumerian Records
Associated acts Of Mice & Men, Covette
Website dayshellband.com
Members
  • Shayley Bourget
  • Jordan Wooley
  • Zack Baker
Past members
  • Raul Martinez
  • Tyler Shippy

Dayshell is an American post-hardcore band from Southern California, United States. Their debut self-titled album was released on October 15, 2013. The band's second album, Nexus, was released on October 7, 2016.

History

Formation, debut album and tour (2012–2014)

Dayshell came to prominence after Shayley Bourget's departure from metalcore band Of Mice & Men in 2012.[1] Dayshell was initially a side project with friends and former ex band members of Covette, Jordan Wooley, bass and Raul Marinez, drums along with the later addition of Tyler Shippy as guitarist. The band released a video titled 'The Beginning'[2] discussing how the band first formed.

The band signed to the label Sumerian Records with a video teaser to the release of "Share With Me"[3] from the bands self-titled album including, three later singles from the debut. Tyler Shippy was welcomed into the band on February 27, 2014.[4] After the release of their self-titled they embarked a tour with bands, Middle Class Rut and Chevelle[5] and a tour in North America, and the European Tour across Europe and the UK[6] supporting The Word Alive, I See Stars, Crown The Empire, Get Scared and Palisades.[7]

Line-up changes, label and Nexus (2015–present)

The band announced the departures of Shippy in February, 2015[8] and Martinez in July, 2015 on Facebook citing personal and creative differences. Despite the departure of Shippy and Martinez the band continued to tour on the All Stars Tour in May, 2015[9] then followed by the Dance Gavin Dance 10 Year Anniversary Tour [10] alongside Slaves, A lot Like Birds and Strawberry Girls in November and December 2015.

On July 5, 2016 the band left Sumerian Records[11] and signed to Spinefarm Records to release their sophomore album, Nexus,[12] which was released on October 7, 2016. This news was followed by the first single from the album, "Carsick",[13] along with the announcement that Zack Baker was the new drummer replacing Martinez. The band released the second single from the album, "Improvise", on August 12, 2016.[14]

Band members

Current members
Former members
  • Raul Martinez – drums, percussion (2012–2015)
  • Tyler Shippy – lead guitar, backing vocals (2014–2015)

Timeline

Discography

References

  1. ↑ Shayley Bourget explains his departure from Of Mice & Men - Alternative Press
  2. ↑ Dayshell discuss the beginning of band in new video - Alternative Press
  3. ↑ Dayshell sign to Sumerian Records; post video teaser - Alternative Press
  4. ↑ Tyler Shippy joins the band - Twitter
  5. ↑ Dayshell announce tour with chevelle and middle class rut - Alternative Press
  6. ↑ Dayshell announce UK tour dates
  7. ↑ I See Stars & Dayshell Announce North American Tour - Sumerian Records
  8. ↑ Dayshell parts ways with Tyler Shippy - Alternative Press
  9. ↑ Dayshell, The All Star Tour - 2015 Line Up & Dates Announced - Sumerian Records
  10. ↑ Dance Gavin Dance announce 10 year anniversary with... - Alternative Press
  11. ↑ Dayshell depart from Sumerian Records - Alternative Press
  12. ↑ Dayshell signs deal with Spinefarm Records - Metal Underground
  13. ↑ Dayshell release Carsick - Deadpress
  14. ↑ Dayshell releases Improvise - Twitter
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