Atreyu is an American metalcore band from Orange County, California, formed in 1998. The band consists of
vocalist/lyricist Alex Varkatzas, guitarists Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel, bassist Marc McKnight and drummer/vocalist
Brandon Saller.
-Wikipedia
From:
Yorba Linda, California
Genres:
Metalcore, alternative metal, screamo, post-hardcore, emo, melodic metalcore
Years active:
1998-2011 (on hiatus)
Labels:
Tribunal, Victory, Hollywood, Roadrunner
Associated acts:
Bleeding Through, Hideki, Hell or Highwater, Fake Figures, I Am War, Trapt
Name Origin:
Originally named Retribution, they changed their name to "Atreyu" after the character of the same
name from the fantasy book/movie
"The Neverending Story" when they found out that another band from Hemet, California had already been using Retribution
Members:
Alex Varkatzas - lead vocals
(1998-present)
Brandon Saller - drums, lead vocals
(1998-present)
Dan Jacobs - guitars, backing vocals
(1998-present)
Travis Miguel - guitars
(2000-present)
Marc McKnight - bass, backing vocals
(2004-present)
Past members:
Brian O'Donnell - bass (1998)
Kyle Stanley - bass (1998-2001)
Chris Thompson - bass (2001-2003)
Mark DuBeau - drums (2006-2007)
Atreyu Quotes
"we're all family and if someone falls down, help them up."