Summary
Palms is an American post-metal supergroup that formed in 2011.[1] The group features Deftones' vocalist Chino Moreno and three members of the post-metal band Isis: bassist Jeff Caxide, drummer Aaron Harris and guitarist Bryant Clifford Meyer.[2][3]
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| Background information | |
| Genres | Post-metal, alternative rock |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Ipecac |
| Spinoff of | Deftones and Isis |
| Members | |
| Website | palmsband |
History edit
After the demise of Isis in 2010, Caxide, Harris and Meyer decided they wanted to continue making music together.[1] Moreno, a longtime Isis fan, joined later, saying, "I've always dug the moods these dudes convey with their sound. I am excited to combine my sense of creativity with theirs, and to have fun doing so".[4]
Palms also proved to be an outlet for Caxide, Harris and Meyer to expand their sound beyond what Isis was. Caxide said, "I think a lot of people are expecting this to sound like Isis with Chino singing. That's not what this is, because that's not exciting".[2] The former Isis members intentionally strayed away from the compositional methods of their former band. Caxide said, "When we were writing these songs, I was coming up with ideas that I would never have presented to Isis. I don't want to call this 'pop music,' but it's more in that vein than anything I've ever done".[2]
The group's self-titled debut album, which was originally expected to be released in 2012,[4] was released on June 25, 2013 by Ipecac Recordings[5]—a label that was co-founded by Mike Patton (Faith No More, Mr. Bungle) and released many of Isis' albums. Harris recorded and mixed the album. Harris recorded his drum tracks at [4] Joe Barresi's (Queens of the Stone Age, Melvins) House of Compression studio, and Moreno recorded his vocals at Harris' home studio.[2] In July 2013, Palms performed four shows in California in support of their debut album.[6]
Palms released a music video for "Future Warrior" in September 2013, directed by Jon Mancinetti.[7]
On May 27, 2014, a remix of Antarctic Handshake by iconAclass/deadverse was released by Ipecac Recordings. On June 27, the band announced a 2014 fall tour of the Southwest.[8]
Members edit
Current members
- Jeff Caxide – bass (2011–present), guitar (2013–present)
- Aaron Harris – drums (2011–present)
- Bryant Clifford Meyer – guitars (2011–present), keyboards (2011–2013)
- Chino Moreno – vocals (2011–present), guitar (2013–present)
Touring members
- Chuck Doom – keyboards, bass (2013–2014)
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
- Palms (2013, Ipecac Recordings)
Singles edit
- Antarctic Handshake (IconAclass/deadverse Remix) (2014, Ipecac Recordings)
- Opening Titles / End Credits (2023, Ipecac Recordings)
Music videos edit
- "Future Warrior"
- "Mission Sunset"
Compilation contributions edit
- Puscifer – The Weaver (Virtual Vacuum Remix) (2013, Puscifer Entertainment)
- Pelican – The Cliff (Palms Remix) (2015, Southern Lord)
References edit
- ^ a b "Deftones Frontman Joins Forces With Former Isis Members In Palms". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. April 25, 2012. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
- ^ a b c d Bennett, J (September 2012). "Studio Report: Palms". Decibel (95). Red Flag Media Inc. ISSN 1557-2137.
- ^ Hill, Mike (June 14, 2013). "Interview: Palms' Aaron Harris by Mike Hill". Invisible Oranges. Archived from the original on January 4, 2014. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ a b c Coplan, Chris (April 25, 2012). "Deftones' Chino Moreno, ex-Isis members form Palms". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
- ^ Hudson, Alex (February 11, 2013). "Deftones/Isis Spinoff Palms Confirm June Release Date for Self-Titled Debut". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
- ^ Martins, Chris (May 1, 2013). "Hear Deftones' Chino Moreno and Ex-Isis Members Unite as Palms". Spin. Buzz Media. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
- ^ Palms Band (September 30, 2013). "Palms - Future Warrior [Official Music Video]". YouTube. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
- ^ "PALMS (DEFTONES, Ex-ISIS) Announces Southwestern U.S. Tour For September - Metal Injection". Metalinjection.net. June 27, 2014. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
