Strata (band)
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| Strata | |
|---|---|
| Origin |  Campbell, California, USA |
| Genre(s) | Alternative Rock Hard Rock Pop Rock |
| Years active | 2000 - 2008 (Writing a new album) |
| Label(s) | Wind-up |
| Website | stratadirect.com |
| Members | |
| Ryan Hernandez Hrag Chanchanian Adrian Robison |
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| Former members | |
| Eric Victorino Patrick Spain Scott Cruse |
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Strata is a rock band from Campbell, California.
Strata released two independent EP's before their major-label debut. In 2001, under the name Downside, they released the nine-track EP "Sleep," and in 2003 the seven-track EP "Now the Industry is Outnumbered. Their Factories are Burning Down," under the name Strata.
In 2004 they released their eponymous album on Wind-up Records. The album was featured on the Billboard "Top Heatseekers" chart, where it peaked at number forty-one. [1].
Their first single, "Piece By Piece" was featured on the soundtrack for the movie The Punisher[1], and the video game Madden NFL 2005.[2] Another song "Never There (She Stabs)" was featured on the soundtrack of the movie Elektra.[3] Music videos were made for their two singles "The Panic" and "Never There (She Stabs)".
On January 19, 2008, vocalist Eric Victorino announced that he was leaving the band, stating that he wanted to explore his creativity, and encouraging fans to "let this be a time of growth and evolution, a celebration of the past eight years and anticipation of what's to come." According to the group's official Myspace page, the remaining three members of Strata are staying together despite Victorino's departure.
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[edit] The End of the World
The band is finished with their second album titled, "Strata Presents The End of the World," which hit stores on July 17, 2007. The first single, "Cocaine (We're All Going to Hell)," and "Stay Young" from their new album are currently available on Strata's MySpace page, Strata's Pure Volume Page, and Strata's home page.
As of January 30, 2007, Strata's first single, "Cocaine (We're All Going to Hell)," has been made available through digital retailers such as iTunes, Yahoo! Music and Napster.
On November 27, 2007, the music video for "Stay Young" premiered on the band's PureVolume site.
[edit] Tour
In September 2007, Strata toured with Kaddisfly, The Panic Division, and The Last Opera. The tour was their first Co-headlining tour and will cover most of the U.S West Coast.
Strata toured the West Coast (CA,WA,UT,CO,TX,OK,AZ.They were not able to play in Idaho due to a snow storms.) of the U.S. starting November 29, 2007 in Orangevale, CA and ending December 16,2007 in San Francisco,CA. The band lineup on this tour were Team Sleep,Monster in the Machine [2], and Sonny Moore[3], formerly of From First To Last.
[edit] Members
- Ryan Hernandez, Guitar, Vocals, Synthesizer
- Hrag Chanchanian, Bass, Vocals, Piano
- Adrian Robison, Drums, Percussion, Programming
Announced via Myspace on January 19, 2008, Eric Victorino informed fans and listeners that he was leaving Strata after 8 years of being together.
[edit] Past Members
- Eric Victorino, vocals
- Patrick Spain, Drums
- Scott Cruse, Guitar
[edit] Discography
| Date of Release | Title | Label |
| 2001 | Sleep | Self-released |
| 2003 | Now the Industry... | Self-released |
| Jul 27, 2004 | Strata | Wind-up |
| July 17, 2007 | Strata Presents The End of the World | Wind-up |
Other independent releases:
"For testing purposes V1.0" (2000)
track list:
1. Sapphire
2. Flawless
3. Die Together
4. Champagne
"Falling Asleep" [2000]
1. Medicinal
2. Sleep
Breather Promo disc [2001]
1. Off Axis (Colour)
2. Recover
- Enhanced portion contains live "Sleep" video
Sleep [2001]
1. Sleep
2. Recover
3. Die Together
4. Off Axis (Colour)
5. Medicinal
6. *
7. Wearing And Tearing
8. Sapphire
9. In Soma
Downside Demo [2002]
1. I Will Breathe Fire
2. She Stabs
3. The Panic
Klown Demos [2002]
1. The Panic
2. New Eternal
3. I Will Breathe Fire
4. In A Sweet Dream
5. She Stabs
6. Sleep
7. Just Like Silk
Now The Industry Is Outnumbered Their Factories Are Burning Down [2003]
1. IN/evolve
2. The Panic
3. You Are Eternal
4. She Stabs
5. Just Like Silk
6. We've Changed
7. OUT/slowtohome
"When It's All Burning" (2003)
track list:
1. In/evolve
2. When It's All Burning
3. You Are Eternal
4. White Hot Light
5. I Will Breathe Fire
6. Piece By Piece
7. Trust Kill Trust
8. The Panic
9. Waiting
10. Never There
11. Just Like Silk
12. We've Changed
13. In A Sweet Dream
14. Out/slow To Home
[edit] Singles
| Year | Title | US Hot 100 | US Modern Rock | US Mainstream Rock | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Panic | - | - | - | Strata |
| 2005 | Never There | - | - | - | Strata |
| 2007 | Cocaine (We're All Going To Hell) | - | - | - | Strata Presents The End of the World |
| 2007 | Stay Young | - | - | - | Strata Presents The End of the World |
[edit] References
- ^ Amazon.com: The Punisher: Music: Various Artists
- ^ Green Day Unveiling Song In 'Madden' Game - News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News
- ^ Amazon.com: Elektra: The Album: Music: Jennifer Garner,Goran Visnjic,Kirsten Prout,Will Yun Lee,Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa,Terence Stamp,Natassia Malthe,Bob Sapp,Chris Ackerman,Edson T. Ribeiro,Colin Cunningham,Hiro Kanagawa,Mark Houghton,Laura Ward,Kurt Max Runte,Nathaniel Arcand,Aaron Au,Kevan Ohtsji,Ian Tracey,Jana Mitsoula
