History
Early Years
Atreyu formed in sunny, bright Orange County, California back in 1998. Originally under the name Retribution, but found out that another band from Hemet, California already used that name. They changed their name to Atreyu, after the character from the fantasy movie The Neverending Story.
Atreyu's independent EP release, Visions was released somewhere between 1998 and 1999, and was sold at their live performances. Their second release, Fractures in the Facade of Your Porcelain Beauty was a short EP released by underground label Tribunal Records and featured tracks that would be re-worked in later releases. Atreyu signed with Victory Records in 2001, and their most critically acclaimed works would be to come from these releases.
Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses
In 2001, Atreyu signed with Victory Records, who were famous for signing young, upstart metalcore bands and making them successful. In 2002, Atreyu released their first full-length release, Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses. The album was a smash-hit among critics and metalcore fans worldwide. The band's aggressive, raw riffs mixed with Alex Varkatzas's mind-blowing throat-led screams made the album a success. The band also introduced another singer, Brandon Saller, the drummer, who would become more prolific in their later releases, but in this album, his parts were most confined to choruses, and only in certain songs at that.
Commercial Success (The Curse, A Death-Grip on Yesterday)
Atreyu's second album, The Curse, was a radical departure from Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses, as the album had slightly more singing, and focused a lot more on song structure and deep, dark lyrics.. The album also had somewhat of a metal vibe, that only increased due to the song titles, lyrical subjects, and Victory Records' multitude of successful metalcore acts that came from that label. Despite Victory's history of metal bands, Atreyu still remained distant from anything emo and had much more of a dark and gothic feel.
In 2006, Atreyu released their third full-length LP, entitled A Death-Grip on Yesterday that helped further Atreyu's move towards the mainstream. The album was another musical change for Atreyu, yet remained too heavy for radio play, despite the hits Ex's And Oh's and The Theft. The album focused a bit more on a good balance of Brandon Saller's melodic singing vocals and Varkatzas's aggressive screaming, although Varkatzas' can be heard exploring a more melodic side of vocals. The album was met with positive reviews though, as IGN called the album "A brief but potent hissy fit." [3]
Lead Sails Paper Anchor
In early 2007, Atreyu signed a record deal with Hollywood Records, and began to prepare their next album, Lead Sails Paper Anchor. The rumor was that Atreyu would continue in the more mainstream path A Death-Grip on Yesterday had taken them on account of the success of the short EP. In early 2007, Atreyu released a jigsaw puzzle on their website of sorts, as the goal was to put all the audio clips of their new single, Becoming the Bull into correct order, forming the whole song. The album leaked a few days before it's release, and in matter of no time, reviews came out that criticized the album, as the album itself features very little of Atreyu's once prolific, trademark screaming, in favor for more singing as a whole. In 2009, they added Richmond, Indiana guitar player Craig Isaacs to the line-up because they felt it would re-connect them with their hardcore roots.
Touring
In 2006, they went on tour with Every Time I Die, Chiodos, and From First to Last. They kicked From First To Last off of The World Championship Tour because the band's lead singer could not perform with them due to vocal nodules. From First To Last wanted to stay on the tour and Chiodos front man Craig Owens offered to fill in on vocals but Atreyu insisted that they could not stay on the tour. They also were on the Ozzfest 2006 second stage alongside Black Label Society, Norma Jean, Bad Acid Trip, Between The Buried And Me, Walls of Jericho, Full Blown Chaos, The Red Chord. As well as Taste Of Chaos 2006 with Deftones, As I Lay Dying, Dredg, Funeral For A Friend, Thrice, Silverstein, Story Of The Year, Thursday, Greeley Estates, The Receiving End Of Sirens, Millionaire, Adair, Broke, The Smashup, Pellican, Street Drum Corps, The Confession. They were featured on the Family Values Tour 2007 with Korn, Evanescence, Flyleaf, Trivium, Hellyeah and Neurosonic. After Family values, They were invited by Linkin Park to accompany them on the Projekt Revolution Tour, 2008 along with: Armor For Sleep, 10 Years, Hawthorn Heights, Street Drum Corps, Ashes Divide, The Bravery, Chris Cornell, and Linkin Park. They will embark on a Full US and EU tour carrying them into winter.
Atreyu's fifth studio album, Congregation of the Damned, was released on October 27, 2009. The album, which was produced by Bob Marlette (Ozzy Osbourne, Airbourne) and mixed by Rich Costey (System of a Down, Rage Against the Machine), was said to be "darker" and "heavier" than the band's previous albums. Prior to release, the album was expected to contain heavier tracks such as "You Were the King, Now You're Unconscious" and "Bleeding Is a Luxury," as well as slower songs such as "Wait for You." According to lead singer Alex Varkatzas, the record is a "mix of everything we've ever done. For every song that's more melodic or rock-driven there's a total shitkicker, and I think that's what makes us a well-rounded band."
The band started a co-headlining tour with Hollywood Undead, Escape The Fate and The Sleeping in October, and as promotion of album have debuted songs like "Bleeding Is A Luxury" at K-Rockathon 14 in New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY., and "Gallows". Atreyu has also promoted their new album in many other ways. For example, 5 webisodes, between September 1 to October 20 every two weeks, have been released advertising the album. They describe the album to "Make more sense than the other ones because they finally realize what they are".
Congregation of The Damned debuted at #18 on the Billboard 200, selling 27,412 copies on its first week.
Atreyu went on a hiatus in January 2011, as confirmed by vocalist Alex Varkatzas through a series of Twitter posts. The band stated that they were taking a break from touring and recording to "recharge and focus on other parts of our lives." In their official statement, Atreyu clarified that they were not breaking up but would be taking a long break after 11 years of rocking. During this period, the band members pursued other projects.
Throughout 2012, the members of Atreyu remained involved in their respective side projects.
On May 11, 2013, Atreyu posted a statement on Facebook, asking their fans to repost the message if they wanted the band to write a new song with a sound reminiscent of their second studio album, "The Curse." The band showed an intention to return to a musical style similar to their earlier work.
Atreyu announced their official reunion in July 2014, marking their return to making new music. The band resumed live performances with a headlining show at Chain Reaction on September 11, 2014, followed by an appearance at the Aftershock Festival on September 14, 2014. They released a new song titled "So Others May Live" on their YouTube account and official website on September 5, 2014. Atreyu performed at various festivals and events, including Slipknot's Knotfest in October 2014. In April 2015, they released a limited edition 7" vinyl for Record Store Day featuring "So Others May Live" and a new song called "When the Day Is Done."
In June 2015, Atreyu announced their new album, "Long Live," which was released on September 18, 2015. The album reached number 26 on the Billboard 200 chart. They released a music video for the single "Long Live" in July 2015. The band continued to tour and perform in support of the album.
In 2018, Atreyu revealed plans for a new album and released the single "Anger Left Behind" in August. Their seventh studio album, "In Our Wake," was released on October 12, 2018. They embarked on a tour to promote the album, with support from bands like Memphis May Fire, Ice Nine Kills, and Sleep Signals.
To commemorate their 20th anniversary, Atreyu announced an anniversary tour in August 2019. The tour featured a setlist chosen by fans in an online poll and included support from Whitechapel, He Is Legend, Tempting Fate, and Santa Cruz.
In September 2020, the band confirmed the departure of vocalist Alex Varkatzas. They released the single "Save Us" in October 2020, along with the announcement of several lineup changes. Brandon Saller shifted his focus to clean singing, while Marc McKnight took over unclean vocals. Kyle Rosa joined as the new drummer.
Atreyu's eighth studio album, "Baptize," was released on June 4, 2021, through Spinefarm Records. The album features guest appearances by Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker on the single "Warrior." Prior to the album's release, the band also released the single "Underrated."
Band members
Brandon Saller - vocals (1998-present)
Dan Jacobs - guitar (1998-present)
Travis Miguel - guitar (2001-present)
Marc McKnight - bass and unclean vocals (2002-present)
Kyle Rosa - drums (2020-present)
Former members
Alex Varkatzas - vocals (1998-2020)
Chris Thompson — bass (2001–2003)
Kyle Stanley — bass (1998–2001)
Bryan O'Donnell — bass (1998)
Right Side of the Bed
Atreyu Lyrics
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I can see her now
Dancing around, her drink in hand
All her baggage in tow
I just want to forget and let go
Of all the joy, all of the pain
I took your guilt and placed it into me
Our last dance ended fatally
Who's sleeping on my side of the bed tonight?
Have you ever cried so hard?
Baby you just died (you just died)
Who's sleeping on my side of the bed tonight?
Have you ever cried so hard?
Have you ever cried so hard?
There she goes again
Another masquerade in false circumstance
She'll fuck you just for the taste
I just wish I could replace all the memories
Of what makes my blood run cold
And as your blood flows through me
I say goodbye to what we had
Who's sleeping on my side of the bed tonight?
Have you ever cried so hard?
Baby you just died (you just died)
Who's sleeping on my side of the bed tonight?
Have you ever cried so hard?
Have you ever cried so hard?
She came and went
I gnawed through my lip
Makeup smeared in her eyes
Each sob's a reason to say goodbye
Sometimes when you're holding on
You'll never see the light
With flowers in her hair
I gazed upon with dead lovers eyes
She never looked so good
And I never felt so right
With flowers in her hair
I gazed upon with dead lovers eyes
She never looked so good
And I never felt so right
I never felt so right,
I never felt so right!
With flowers in her hair
I gazed upon with dead lovers eyes
She never looked so good
And I never felt so right
Who's sleeping on my side of the bed tonight?
Have you ever cried so hard?
Baby you just died (you just died)
Who's sleeping on my side of the bed tonight?
Have you ever cried so hard?
Have you ever cried so hard?
you just died!
Atreyu's song "Right Side Of The Bed" tells a story of a failed relationship, with the singer trying to move on from the pain and memories associated with it. The opening lines describe the singer observing his ex-lover at a party, holding a drink and carrying emotional baggage. He wants to forget the pain caused by the relationship and move on. In this relationship, the singer took all the guilt and now has to say goodbye to the joy and pain of the relationship. The last dance between them ended tragically, announcing the end of their relationship.
The chorus repeats the questions of who is sleeping on the singer's side of the bed tonight, and if anyone has ever cried so hard that they felt like dying. These questions emphasize the emotional difficulty of moving on from a failed relationship. In the next verse, the singer expresses his bitterness towards his ex-lover, who he sees engaging in another relationship that's ill-fated from the start. He wishes he could replace the memories he has of her, which continue to affect him emotionally.
In the bridge, the singer describes the pain he experienced when his lover left him. He gnawed through his lip, and his makeup is smeared because he's been crying. Each sob gives him the strength to say goodbye to the relationship finally. However, even though he knows he needs to move on, he acknowledges that it's not that easy. The presence of flowers in her hair makes him think of her, and he realizes how much he loved her.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see her now
I can clearly picture her in my mind
Dancing around, her drink in hand
She's enjoying herself with a drink in her hand
All her baggage in tow
She's carrying all her emotional baggage with her
I just want to forget and let go
I want to move on and forget about everything
Of all the joy, all of the pain
I want to let go of all the good and bad memories
I took your guilt and placed it into me
I took the blame for something that wasn't my fault
And now I kiss it goodbye
I'm letting go of that guilt and moving on
Our last dance ended fatally
Our relationship ended in a bad way
Who's sleeping on my side of the bed tonight?
Who will replace you and be with me tonight?
Have you ever cried so hard?
Have you ever been so emotional that you cried profusely?
Baby you just died (you just died)
You're acting as if you died
There she goes again
She's acting the same way she always does
Another masquerade in false circumstance
She's pretending and not being genuine
She'll fuck you just for the taste
She's only interested in a physical relationship
I just wish I could replace all the memories
I want to forget about all the things that remind me of you
Of what makes my blood run cold
The memories of our relationship give me chills
And as your blood flows through me
I still feel emotionally connected to you
I say goodbye to what we had
I'm finally letting go of our past relationship
Each sob's a reason to say goodbye
Every emotional breakdown reminds me that I need to move on
Sometimes when you're holding on
When you're trying to hold onto something, you don't see the negative aspects
You'll never see the light
You won't understand the negative aspects until it's too late
With flowers in her hair
She's wearing flowers in her hair
I gazed upon with dead lovers eyes
I'm looking at her like a dead lover
She never looked so good
She's never looked more attractive
And I never felt so right
I've never felt more content with being apart from her
I never felt so right,
I'm finally at ease with moving on
you just died!
You need to move on and stop acting like you're dead
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Daniel Jacobs, Marc McKnight, Travis Miguel, Brandon Saller, Ektor Varkatzas
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[Verse 1]
I can see her now
Dancing around, her drink in hand
All her baggage in tow
I just want to forget and let go
All my love the joy, the pain
I took your guilt and placed it into me
And now I kiss it goodbye
Our last dance ended fatally
[Chorus]
Who's sleeping on my side of the bed tonight?
Have you ever cried so hard?
Baby you just died (you just died)
Who's sleeping on my side of the bed tonight?
Have you ever cried so hard?
Have you ever cried so hard?
[Verse 2]
There she goes again
Another masquerade in false circumstance
She'll fuck you just for the taste
I just wish I could replace all the memories
Of what makes my blood run cold
And as your blood flows through me
I say goodbye to what we had
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
She came and went
I gnawed through my lip
Makeup smeared in her eyes
Each sob's a reason to say goodbye
Sometimes when you're holding on
You'll never see the light
With flowers in her hair
I gazed upon with dead lovers eyes
She never looked so good
And I never felt so right (x3)
[Chorus]
@michaelchristianquigley1772
I was 16 when this hit the scene. Now I wake up on the right side of the bed lol I'm 34 now and just still amazed how time goes by. Rock on ya"ll
@aeriagloris4211
34 here. Wild isn't it?
@csbcsb4458
word. ..found a few senses fail albums the other day too, my god, wtf has happened and where has the time gone.
@ZFMusicTheEmperor
Same. I covered this on piano, should be available within the day
@devhill8166
See you in the pit
@campblood87
Completely ripped off of Firehouse - “Overnight Sensation”
@roccotherocker2143
Atreyu + Burnout 3 + boost + takedown rampage = some of great hours spent
@StewHeisenberg
+ Destruction = Crashbreaker!
@xCaPTaiNx
YES
@CapitansalamiYT
BURNOUT! IM HERE FOR IT