Animals as Leaders is a Washington, D.C. based instrumental/progressive-met… Read Full Bio ↴Animals as Leaders is a Washington, D.C. based instrumental/progressive-metal project formed by guitarist Tosin Abasi in 2007. Their self-titled debut album was released in April 2009 by Prosthetic Records.
Animals as Leaders was formed "out of the ashes" of guitarist Tosin Abasi's previous band, Reflux. The heavy metal record label Prosthetic Records saw Abasi's guitar work and asked him to create a solo album for them. Abasi initially declined, feeling such an endeavor would be "egotistical and unnecessary". When Reflux disbanded, Abasi decided to take the label's offer. The name Animals as Leaders was inspired by Daniel Quinn's 1992 novel Ishmael, which addresses anthropocentrism. Abasi coined the name as a reminder "that we're all essentially animals".
The project's first album, Animals as Leaders, was recorded in early 2008. Abasi recorded all guitar and bass tracks on the album; drums and various synthesized effects were programmed by engineer Misha Mansoor. The album was released April 28, 2009 by Prosthetic Records.
Their second album, Weightless, was released November 8, 2011, with the addition of Javier Reyes and Navene Koperweis on rhythm guitar and drums, respectively. After touring in support of the record, it was announced that Navene Koperweis would be leaving the band. He was replaced by Matt Garstka for further touring duties.
It was announced in late December of 2012 that Animals As Leaders had signed a deal with Sumerian Records, who will release the band's next album in 2013. The album was produced by Misha Mansoor, from Periphery.
Following, "The Madness Of Many" was released in 2016, with "Parrhesia" coming in mid-2022.
Members:
Tosin Abasi: 7 ,8 and 9 String Guitars
Javier Reyes: 7 and 8 String Guitars
Matt Garstka: Drums
http://www.myspace.com/animalsasleaders
Animals as Leaders was formed "out of the ashes" of guitarist Tosin Abasi's previous band, Reflux. The heavy metal record label Prosthetic Records saw Abasi's guitar work and asked him to create a solo album for them. Abasi initially declined, feeling such an endeavor would be "egotistical and unnecessary". When Reflux disbanded, Abasi decided to take the label's offer. The name Animals as Leaders was inspired by Daniel Quinn's 1992 novel Ishmael, which addresses anthropocentrism. Abasi coined the name as a reminder "that we're all essentially animals".
The project's first album, Animals as Leaders, was recorded in early 2008. Abasi recorded all guitar and bass tracks on the album; drums and various synthesized effects were programmed by engineer Misha Mansoor. The album was released April 28, 2009 by Prosthetic Records.
Their second album, Weightless, was released November 8, 2011, with the addition of Javier Reyes and Navene Koperweis on rhythm guitar and drums, respectively. After touring in support of the record, it was announced that Navene Koperweis would be leaving the band. He was replaced by Matt Garstka for further touring duties.
It was announced in late December of 2012 that Animals As Leaders had signed a deal with Sumerian Records, who will release the band's next album in 2013. The album was produced by Misha Mansoor, from Periphery.
Following, "The Madness Of Many" was released in 2016, with "Parrhesia" coming in mid-2022.
Members:
Tosin Abasi: 7 ,8 and 9 String Guitars
Javier Reyes: 7 and 8 String Guitars
Matt Garstka: Drums
http://www.myspace.com/animalsasleaders
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Junnage
I've listened to this about 10 times now and each time it brings tears to my eyes because of how beautiful it is
Sapphire Fazle Rahman
Same for me. :)
atomiclumberjack
I'm just so happy we've come so far in music. I can't play as well as Tosin now, but one day I will.
Truffle Gang
@Ram Rod man check out the kid who covered animals as leaders 12 yrs ago.... youtube michael gilinsky
Ram Rod
It's been 9 years. How's your guitar journey? Can you Play as well as Abasi, yet?
Dennis Martensson
Actually miss Navene's electronics that made up a great portion of the sound of this album. Not to say Matt is an absolute beast, I think the two fo them both awesome drummers, both very fitting for this band!
KingAnime Reactions
@Octavian Malcolm tru
Octavian Malcolm
+Joshua Henry he isn't "IN" the band per say. but he's a friend of the bad just like misha and nolly who help out with bits and pieces.
KingAnime Reactions
He is still in the band. He actually did most of the electronics on joy of motion..
Ken Bristow
I love that when you take lyrical content out of a band you allow the musicians to tell a story and speak without words. Thanks Animals as Leaders for showing us all that you can be technical without losing innovation.