Satyr

Satyr is an American progressive metal, post-hardcore band from Atlanta, Georgia composed of vocalists and guitarists Michael Campbell, Janald Long, and drummer Brody Taylor Smith, who are currently signed to Kill Iconic Records. To date, they have released two studio albums, their acclaimed independent debut, Locus (2020) and most recent follow-up, Totem (2022). History Formed in 2016, Satyr started as the bedroom musical project of main songwriter Michael "Soup" Campbell while attending Georgia State University. Wanting to create rock music that was technically proficient with strong melodies and structure, Campbell began creating material and performing with a few classmates, which included original bassist, Calvin Cox during their early formation. After a few months of rotating members and continued songwriting, a high school acquaintance of Campbell's—drummer Brody Taylor Smith and a friend of Cox—lead vocalist and guitarist Janald Long joined. With a solidified lineup, the group began recording material with Atlanta engineer and producer, Corey Bautista in 2017. On February 28, 2018, the band self-released their debut EP, Neutrino!, preceded by the single "Andromeda" on January 20, 2018. After the EP's release, Satyr focused on out-of-state performances and shared the stage with such acts as Eidola, Tera Melos, Good Tiger, Strawberry Girls, and Icarus the Owl despite being an unsigned act. On February 21, 2020, Satyr released Locus, their debut studio album recorded and produced by Bautista. The album was preceded by three singles: "Picayune", "Bird", and "Aesop". On May 26, 2021, the group revealed that they had begun recording material with Bautista for their second full-length record. One month later, Satyr announced that they had signed to Kill Iconic, a start-up record label founded by Hail The Sun's drummer and frontman, Donovan Melero.