Entheos
{{Short description|American progressive metal band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
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| origin = Santa Cruz, California, U.S.
| genre = Technical death metal, progressive metal, deathcore, djent
| years_active = {{start date|2015}}–present
| label = Spinefarm, Artery, Metal Blade
| website = {{URL|facebook.com/entheosband}}
| current_members =
- Navene Koperweis
- Chaney Crabb
- Michael Stancel
| past_members =
- Evan Brewer
- Frank Costa
- Malcolm Pugh
- Travis LeVrier
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Entheos is an American progressive metal band formed in Santa Cruz, California in 2015 by ex-members of Animosity, Animals as Leaders, and The Faceless.{{cite web|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2015/01/05/entheos-former-members-faceless-animals-leaders-launch-new-project/ |title=Entheos: Former Members of The Faceless, Animals as Leaders, and Animosity Launch New Project |publisher=MetalSucks |date=January 5, 2015 |accessdate=March 17, 2017}} They released their debut EP Primal in March 2015 and their debut album The Infinite Nothing in April 2016. The band announced their return to the studio in March 2017 and released Dark Future in November of the same year.{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/entheos-ex-the-faceless-ex-animals-as-leaders-is-in-the-studio |title=Entheos (Ex-The Faceless, Ex-Animals As Leaders) Is In The Studio |publisher=Metal Injection |date= |accessdate=March 17, 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2017/11/10/some-shit-that-comes-out-today-november-10-2017/|title=(Some) Shit That Comes Out Today: November 10, 2017 {{!}} MetalSucks|date=November 10, 2017|work=MetalSucks|access-date=March 6, 2018|language=en-US}}
History
Entheos was formed by drummer Navene Koperweis, vocalist Chaney Crabb, bassist Evan Brewer, and ex-Animosity guitarist Frank Costa in early 2015.{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/former-the-faceless-animals-as-leaders-animosity-members-form-entheos |title=Former The Faceless, Animals As Leaders, Animosity Members Form Entheos |publisher=Metal Injection |date=January 5, 2015 |accessdate=March 17, 2017}} Crabb's vocal prowess rose to prominence after her vocal audition video for Veil of Maya's vacant singer spot went viral.{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/av/hey-veil-of-maya-hire-this-woman-to-be-your-new-vocalist |title=Hey VEIL OF MAYA, Hire This Woman To Be Your New Vocalist! |publisher=Metal Injection |date=September 30, 2014 |accessdate=March 17, 2017}}
After their initial lineup was solidified, the band posted a series of studio update teaser videos to their Facebook page.{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/av/entheos-posted-three-new-studio-teasers |title=ENTHEOS Posted Three New Studio Teasers |publisher=Metal Injection |date=February 23, 2015 |accessdate=March 17, 2017}} The band posted the album artwork and release date for an upcoming work on February 25, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2015/02/25/entheos-get-an-album-release-date-and-a-brief-tour/ |title=Entheos Get an Album Release Date and a Brief Tour |publisher=MetalSucks |date=February 25, 2015 |accessdate=March 17, 2017}} Their debut EP, Primal - EP on March 15, 2015. Preceding the official release, the band posted the entirety of Primal to their BandCamp on March 12, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinsider.net/new-music/entheos-debut-ep-goes-primal |title=Entheos debut EP goes primal |publisher=Metal Insider |date=March 12, 2015 |accessdate=March 17, 2017}}
On November 2, 2015, Entheos announced that guitarist Frank Costa had departed the band due to "things in his life that need to be taken care of, which we feel cannot be achieved while being involved in this project." In the same statement the band announced that guitarist Malcom Pugh had joined the band to replace Costa.{{cite web |url=http://lambgoat.com/news/25626/Entheos-kicks-out-guitarist-Frank-Costa |title=Entheos kicks out guitarist Frank Costa |date=November 2, 2015 |website=lambgoat.com |publisher=Lambgoat |access-date=}}
On May 5, 2015, the band posted a video to their Facebook page, announcing that they were already recording music for a new release.{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/entheos-is-already-working-on-a-full-length-record |title=ENTHEOS Is Already Working On A Full Length Record |publisher=Metal Injection |date= May 5, 2015|accessdate=March 17, 2017}}
On April 1, 2016, the band released their debut album The Infinite Nothing.
On June 2, 2016, Entheos announced via their Facebook page that Malcom Pugh had departed the band.{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/entheosband/videos/1744487632433094 |title=ENTHEOS - Friends- we have parted ways with Malcolm Pugh.... |author=Not stated |date=June 2, 2016 |website=www.facebook.com |publisher=Facebook |access-date=}} In the same post, the band announced that former Scale the Summit guitarist Travis LeVrier had joined the band on a permanent basis.{{Cite web |url=https://noisebarrage.com/2016/08/26/news-entheos-welcomes-scale-the-summit-guitarist-travis-levrier/ |title=NEWS: Entheos Welcomes Scale the Summit Guitarist Travis LeVrier – |access-date=March 17, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170318085818/https://noisebarrage.com/2016/08/26/news-entheos-welcomes-scale-the-summit-guitarist-travis-levrier/ |archive-date=March 18, 2017 |url-status=dead }} The band also posted a play-through video of LeVrier performing "An Ever-Expanding Human" to their Facebook page, and Artery Recordings' YouTube channel.{{YouTube|APm_-oPaqSs|"Entheos - An Ever-Expanding Human w/Travis LeVrier (Playthrough)"}}
On March 14, 2017, Navene Koperweis announced via his Facebook page that the band had returned to the studio again. The Entheos Facebook page additionally posted a video depicting studio work with the hashtag "lp2".
On September 7, 2017, Entheos announced the release date for their new, and second album Dark Future. The album was released on November 10, 2017 through Spinefarm Records. To promote the album they released a single "The World Without Us".{{cite web |url=http://www.metalinjection.net/av/song-premiere/entheos-drops-crushing-new-song-the-world-without-us-new-album-this-november |title=ENTHEOS Drops Crushing New Song "The World Without Us," New Album This November |author=Kennelty, Greg |date=September 7, 2017 |website=www.metalinjection.net |publisher=Metal Injection |access-date=}}
Entheos announced on January 21, 2019, that Evan Brewer was departing the band.{{cite web|url=https://metalinjection.net/news/breakups/entheos-part-ways-with-bassist-evan-brewer |title=ENTHEOS Part Ways with Bassist Evan Brewer
|author=Pasbani, Robert |date=January 21, 2019 |website=metalinjection.net |publisher=Metal Injection |access-date=March 19, 2020}}
The band released a new single, "Remember You Are Dust" on March 18, 2020. This came along with an announcement that Travis LeVrier was no longer a member of the band and that going forward Navene Koperweis would be writing and recording all the drums, guitars and bass in the studio.{{cite web|url=https://metalinjection.net/av/new-music/entheos-streams-new-song-remember-you-are-dust| title=ENTHEOS Streams New Song "Remember You Are Dust" |author=Kennelty, Greg |date=March 18, 2020 |website=www.metalinjection.net |publisher=Metal Injection |access-date=March 19, 2020}}
In May 2021, Entheos announced that they were signed to Metal Blade Records and are expected to release their third album in early 2022.{{cite web|url=http://metalstorm.net/events/news_comments.php?news_id=42057|title=Entheos - Sign Worldwide Deal With Metal Blade Records|publisher=Metal Storm|access-date=May 19, 2021|date=May 19, 2021}}
On April 5, 2022, Entheos announced that they had completed work on their third album and it was currently being mixed by Mark Lewis, with plans on releasing it later in 2022 via Metal Blade Records. The band also announced the return of Evan Brewer on bass for the new album on a studio-only basis, as well as their tour supporting Archspire on the Tech Trek V tour through mid-May 2022. Lastly, the band announced the addition of Brian James (ex-Fallujah) on lead guitar and Robert Brown (ex-Slaughter to Prevail) on rhythm guitar as part of their 2022 live lineup.
Band members
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Current members
- Navene Koperweis – drums, synthesizers (2015–present), guitars (2020–present), bass (2019–2022, 2023–present)
- Chaney Crabb – lead vocals (2015–present)
- Michael Stancel – guitars, backing vocals (2024–present)
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Former members
- Evan Brewer – bass (2015–2019; session 2022–2023)
- Frank Costa – guitars (2015)
- Malcolm Pugh – guitars (2015-2016)
- Travis LeVrier – guitars (2016–2020)
Current live/touring members
- Scott Carstairs – guitars, backing vocals (2024-present)
Former live/touring members
- Tim Walker – bass (2019–2020)
- Brian James – guitars (2022-2024)
- Robert Brown – guitars (2022–2024)
- Andrew Virrueta – guitars (2024)
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Timeline
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Discography
=Albums=
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|+ List of studio albums, with selected chart positions !rowspan="2"| Year !rowspan="2"| Album details !class="unsortable" colspan="3"| Peak chart |
| style="width:3em;font-size:80%;" data-sort-type="number"| US Indie {{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/entheos/chart-history/ind/ |title=Entheos Chart History: Independent Albums |magazine=Billboard |accessdate=November 4, 2017}} !style="width:3em;font-size:80%;" data-sort-type="number"| US |
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| {{dts|2016-4-1|format=y}}
|align=left| The Infinite Nothing
| 49 || 24 |
| {{dts|2017-11-10|format=y}}
|align=left| Dark Future
| 31 || 26 |
| {{dts|2023-3-3|format=y}}
|align=left| Time Will Take Us All
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| colspan="4" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart. |
=EPs=
- Primal (March 15, 2015)
- An End to Everything (October 25, 2024)
=Singles=
- Remember You Are Dust (March 17, 2020)