Strata (band)
| Strata | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Campbell, California, United States |
| Genres |
Alternative metal hard rock post grunge nu metal |
| Years active | 2000–2008; 2014–present |
| Labels | Wind-up Records |
| Associated acts | Beta State, The Limousines, Balancing the Lion |
| Website | www |
| Members | Ryan Hernandez Eric Victorino Hrag Chanchanian Andy Bailey |
| Past members | Adrian Robison Patrick Spain |
Strata is an alternative metal band from Campbell, California, formed in 2000. They released two full-length albums with Wind-up Records, before disbanding after the departure of vocalist Eric Victorino on 19 January 2008. In 2014, the band reunited, minus Adrian Robinson on drums, replaced by longtime friend of the band Andy Bailey.
In 2001, under the name Downside, the band released the nine-track EP Sleep. Issues surrounding the name being trademarked by another band caused the band to change their name to Strata. In 2003, after changing the band name to Strata, they released the seven-track EP Now the Industry is Outnumbered. Their Factories are Burning Down.
In 2004, they released their first full-length album on Wind-up Records. The album was featured on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart, where it peaked at number forty-one. The album contained a lot of revised material from their previous Internet-only release When It's All Burning, and EP Now the Industry is Outnumbered. Their Factories are Burning Down'. The album spawned two singles: "The Panic" and "Never There (She Stabs)," which were accompanied by music videos. Another song, "Piece By Piece", was featured on the soundtrack for the movie The Punisher, and the video game Madden NFL 2005. "Never There (She Stabs)" was featured on the soundtrack of the movie Elektra. During 2004, the band toured with Alien Ant Farm, dredg, Sno-Core, Smile Empty Soul, Finger Eleven, Nonpoint, and Skindred.
On 17 July 2007, the band released their second full-length album, titled Strata Presents The End of the World. The album spawned two singles, "Cocaine (We're All Going to Hell)" and "Stay Young". Critics noted a departure from the band's previous nu-metal grunge sound, into a more 'atmospheric' and 'epic' sound, similar to that of My Chemical Romance or the Mars Volta.
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