Atreyu - Orange County's Post-Hardcore Band

Atreyu is an American post-hardcore band from Orange County, California. The band's name was taken from the character of the same name in the novel ""The Neverending Story"" which was written by Michael Ende. The band was formed in 1998 and consists of vocalist Alex Varkatzas, lead guitar Marc McKnight, rhythm guitar Dan Jacobs, bass Travis Miguel and drummer/vocalist Brandon Saller. Atreyu's style is described as metalcore, post-hardcore and melodic hardcore.

Early Years and Rise to Fame

Atreyu released their debut album Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses in 2002. The album was well received and gained them a small following. The band released their follow up album The Curse in 2004 which was a commercial success and reached number 25 on the Billboard 200 chart. This album also featured their first music video for the song ""Right Side of the Bed"". The band continued to release albums such as A Death Grip on Yesterday (2006), Lead Sails Paper Anchor (2007) and Congregation of the Damned (2009).

Recent Years

In 2011, Atreyu released their fifth album In Our Wake which peaked at number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album featured the singles ""Storm To Pass"", ""Live to Labor"" and ""Insatiable"". In 2018, Atreyu released their sixth studio album In Our Wake which peaked at number 49 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album featured the singles ""Anger Left Behind"", ""The Time Is Now"" and ""Save Us"".

Legacy

Atreyu has had a successful career in music since their formation in 1998. They have released six studio albums which have gained them a large fan base and critical acclaim. Their music has been featured in various films, television shows and video games. Atreyu has become one of the most influential post-hardcore bands of all time.