The Amity Affliction is a post-hardcore/metalcore (earlier)/alternative met… Read Full Bio ↴The Amity Affliction is a post-hardcore/metalcore (earlier)/alternative metal (later) band originally from Gympie, Queensland, Australia.
It seemingly took The Amity Affliction years to get their music together, releasing a demo in 2003 and a self-titled EP in 2004, but from the moment they released their High Hopes EP in 2007, the touring rampage began. In no time, The Amity Affliction was a household name amongst the hardcore community of Australia. Their mixture of metallic riffage, rock swagger and sing/scream vocal attacks made its mark on all who got in their way.
But it’s not just their music that people have taken notice of – Amity (as they are affectionately known) have an attitude and aura about their music and actions that has helped propel them even faster to the forefront of the scene. Fans come to their shows expecting flat out fun and excitement – the members always committing to making the party after the show as intense as the performance itself. The sing-along chants don’t end when the band gets off stage, and fans don’t leave after they play. With members involved in putting on punk rock clubs, music magazines, graffiti magazines, graphic design companies and online blogs that are well known throughout the country, Amity and it’s members are well ingrained into the culture and ethic of Australian hardcore culture.
‘Severed Ties’ was recorded in July and August of 2008, a grueling cross-country marathon of a record, recorded in Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane to get the best results. With guest vocals from JJ Peters (Deez Nuts, I Killed the Prom Queen), Michael Crafter (I Killed the Prom Queen, Carpathian, Confession), Matthew Wright (The Getaway Plan) and Helmet (The Daylight Curse), and production with Adelaide’s Darren Thompson, the 11 track full length was released in October 2008.
Severed Ties debuted at #26 on the Australian Charts and solidified The Amity Affliction as one of the most popular "heavy" bands in Australia. Triple J's national radio show "Short Fast Loud" had Severed Ties as #2 on their best albums of 2008, and popular punk site "KillYourStereo.com" listed it as #1.
In mid 2010 the band released their sophmore record 'Youngbloods'. The album debuted at #6 on the ARIA charts and has since gained significant recognition with the album constantly being voted #1 for 2010 by the public and recognized magazines alike, beating out Parkway Drive's 'Deep Blue' on many occasions. The album saw Amity's popularity sky rocket as the band has since done a sold-out national tour, tour the UK,US and Europe as well as playing the Soundwave Festival. The band is set to go on their largest tour to date with the Destroy Music Tour during May.
In October, The Amity Affliction set out on a new Australian tour with support from Asking Alexandria and Skyway! the "Fuck the Reaper" tour sold out in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. starting 2012 off with a bang, The Amity Affliction toured the 2012 Big Day Out, with fellow label mates and good friends The Getaway Plan, before touring America alongside Asking Alexandria, Trivium and may others on the "Still Reckless Tour"
On 8 February 2012 it was announced that The Amity Affliction had been signed to Roadrunner Records for their next album and future. On 7 May 2012, the band headed over to Orlando, Florida to start recording their third album with producer Michael Baskette. On 7 June 2012 it was announced the band's 3rd album would be titled Chasing Ghosts and was set to be released on 7 September 2012 in Australia, 17 September for the UK, and 18 September for the US.
It was revealed in a news article and magazine cover posted on 13/14 August that guitarist Imran Siddiqi would no longer be a part of the band. Furthermore, Siddiqi then did not appear in the video clip for the single "Chasing Ghosts" released on 15 August. A fill in guitarist played their album tour and U.S tour in late 2012.
After the release of Chasing Ghosts, the band had an Australian nationwide tour in September–October promoting their new album with supporting acts The Ghost Inside, Architects and Buried In Verona. Amity appeared on Soundwave in 2013 in February–March and also Warped Tour Australia at the end of the year.
It was announced by Joel Birch on 24 March 2013 that Dan Brown was the new guitarist, although he did not appear on the "Open Letter" music video.
In 2013 The Amity Affliction was part of Warped Tour in the United States with Chad Hasty (Glass Cloud) on drums and percussion due to Ryan Burt severely damaging his cornea during a set in Portland, Oregon. Later in the tour vocalist Joel Birch was also hospitalized due to unspecified illness, forcing the band to cancel their set in Pittsburgh. The band's next show in Cleveland was played due to the help of Sam Carter (Architects), Jason Aalon Butler (Letlive.) and Chris Roetter (Like Moths To Flames) sharing the stage as replacement vocals for Joel. All shows after this were played with Joel back on vocals after his recovery.
Late in 2013 the band went on to play the "Brothers In Arms" tour across Europe and Australia with support acts Landscapes and In Hearts Wake for the European portion and Chelsea Grin, Stick To Your Guns and In Hearts Wake for the Australian segment. In late 2013, the band released a demo of the song "Cave In". The single was speculated to be featured on the upcoming album. However, this was proved false when the band announced the track list for their upcoming fourth studio album. The first single from the bands forthcoming album titled "Pittsburgh" was released on 14 April. The second single "Don't Lean On Me" was released on 15 May. The album itself, titled Let the Ocean Take Me, was released on 6 June in Australia, 9 June in the UK, and 10 June in the U.S. it debuted at No. 1 on the Australian ARIA albums chart, becoming the band's second consecutive No. 1.
On 11 October, lead guitarist Troy Brady announced that he had decided to leave the band, making Ahren Stringer the only original member left in the band.
On 18 May 2015, The Amity Affliction released a trailer for their upcoming documentary film titled Seems Like Forever on YouTube. The video description contains links to pre-order the film, released on 10 July 2015 as a stand-alone DVD or a deluxe two-disc edition CD version of Let the Ocean Take Me, including two unreleased tracks, "Skeletons" (featured in the trailer) and "Farewell".
On 18 May 2016, The Amity Affliction posted a video to their Facebook page announcing their fifth studio album, This Could Be Heartbreak. It was also announced that the album would be released on 12 August and the band also released the music video for the first single, "I Bring the Weather with Me". The song also features clean vocals from Joel Birch. . On 10 July the band released their second single for the album, the title track "This Could Be Heartbreak" along with a music video. On 9 August, the band released a lyric video for the song "All Fucked Up" on YouTube. The band was also featured on the Fearless compilation Punk Goes Pop Vol. 7, covering The Weeknd's hit song "Can't Feel My Face". A music video for the cover was released on 22 June 2017. The Amity Affliction officially announced that Ryan Burt departed from the band due to mental health concerns on February 5, 2018.
On 20 June 2018, The Amity Affliction released the first single, "Ivy (Doomsday)", from their upcoming sixth studio album, Misery. The band announced that the album will be released on 24 August through Roadrunner Records. The band released an official video along with the release of "Ivy (Doomsday)". The band released the song "Feels Like I'm Dying" as a second part to the "Ivy (Doomsday)" video. The official track listing was eventually revealed on the band's website. It is their 4th album in a row to hit #1 on the Aria Albums Chart.
Two years later the band returned with Everyone Loves You... Once You Leave Them, their first studio LP with new drummer Joe Longobardi.
Discography:
Early Demos (2004) (EP)
The Amity Affliction (2005) (EP)
High Hopes (2007) (EP)
Severed Ties (2008)
Youngbloods (2010)
Glory Days (2010) (Compilation Album)
Chasing Ghosts (2012)
Let The Ocean Take Me (2014)
This Could Be Heartbreak (2016)
Misery (2018)
Everyone Loves You... Once You Leave Them (2020)
Somewhere Beyond The Blue (2021) (EP)
Not Without My Ghosts (2023)
Members:
Joel Birch - Unclean Vocals (2004-present)
Ahren Stringer - Clean Vocals/Bass (2003-present)
Dan Brown - Rhythm, later lead guitar (2013-present)
Joe Longobardi - Drums (2018-present)
Troy Brady - Lead Guitar (2003-2009, 2011-2014)
Clint Owen Ellis - Lead Guitar (2009-2011)
Trad Nathan - Keyboards (2006-2011)
Ryan Burt - Drums (2008-2018)
Troels Thomasen - Drums (2005-2008)
It seemingly took The Amity Affliction years to get their music together, releasing a demo in 2003 and a self-titled EP in 2004, but from the moment they released their High Hopes EP in 2007, the touring rampage began. In no time, The Amity Affliction was a household name amongst the hardcore community of Australia. Their mixture of metallic riffage, rock swagger and sing/scream vocal attacks made its mark on all who got in their way.
But it’s not just their music that people have taken notice of – Amity (as they are affectionately known) have an attitude and aura about their music and actions that has helped propel them even faster to the forefront of the scene. Fans come to their shows expecting flat out fun and excitement – the members always committing to making the party after the show as intense as the performance itself. The sing-along chants don’t end when the band gets off stage, and fans don’t leave after they play. With members involved in putting on punk rock clubs, music magazines, graffiti magazines, graphic design companies and online blogs that are well known throughout the country, Amity and it’s members are well ingrained into the culture and ethic of Australian hardcore culture.
‘Severed Ties’ was recorded in July and August of 2008, a grueling cross-country marathon of a record, recorded in Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane to get the best results. With guest vocals from JJ Peters (Deez Nuts, I Killed the Prom Queen), Michael Crafter (I Killed the Prom Queen, Carpathian, Confession), Matthew Wright (The Getaway Plan) and Helmet (The Daylight Curse), and production with Adelaide’s Darren Thompson, the 11 track full length was released in October 2008.
Severed Ties debuted at #26 on the Australian Charts and solidified The Amity Affliction as one of the most popular "heavy" bands in Australia. Triple J's national radio show "Short Fast Loud" had Severed Ties as #2 on their best albums of 2008, and popular punk site "KillYourStereo.com" listed it as #1.
In mid 2010 the band released their sophmore record 'Youngbloods'. The album debuted at #6 on the ARIA charts and has since gained significant recognition with the album constantly being voted #1 for 2010 by the public and recognized magazines alike, beating out Parkway Drive's 'Deep Blue' on many occasions. The album saw Amity's popularity sky rocket as the band has since done a sold-out national tour, tour the UK,US and Europe as well as playing the Soundwave Festival. The band is set to go on their largest tour to date with the Destroy Music Tour during May.
In October, The Amity Affliction set out on a new Australian tour with support from Asking Alexandria and Skyway! the "Fuck the Reaper" tour sold out in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. starting 2012 off with a bang, The Amity Affliction toured the 2012 Big Day Out, with fellow label mates and good friends The Getaway Plan, before touring America alongside Asking Alexandria, Trivium and may others on the "Still Reckless Tour"
On 8 February 2012 it was announced that The Amity Affliction had been signed to Roadrunner Records for their next album and future. On 7 May 2012, the band headed over to Orlando, Florida to start recording their third album with producer Michael Baskette. On 7 June 2012 it was announced the band's 3rd album would be titled Chasing Ghosts and was set to be released on 7 September 2012 in Australia, 17 September for the UK, and 18 September for the US.
It was revealed in a news article and magazine cover posted on 13/14 August that guitarist Imran Siddiqi would no longer be a part of the band. Furthermore, Siddiqi then did not appear in the video clip for the single "Chasing Ghosts" released on 15 August. A fill in guitarist played their album tour and U.S tour in late 2012.
After the release of Chasing Ghosts, the band had an Australian nationwide tour in September–October promoting their new album with supporting acts The Ghost Inside, Architects and Buried In Verona. Amity appeared on Soundwave in 2013 in February–March and also Warped Tour Australia at the end of the year.
It was announced by Joel Birch on 24 March 2013 that Dan Brown was the new guitarist, although he did not appear on the "Open Letter" music video.
In 2013 The Amity Affliction was part of Warped Tour in the United States with Chad Hasty (Glass Cloud) on drums and percussion due to Ryan Burt severely damaging his cornea during a set in Portland, Oregon. Later in the tour vocalist Joel Birch was also hospitalized due to unspecified illness, forcing the band to cancel their set in Pittsburgh. The band's next show in Cleveland was played due to the help of Sam Carter (Architects), Jason Aalon Butler (Letlive.) and Chris Roetter (Like Moths To Flames) sharing the stage as replacement vocals for Joel. All shows after this were played with Joel back on vocals after his recovery.
Late in 2013 the band went on to play the "Brothers In Arms" tour across Europe and Australia with support acts Landscapes and In Hearts Wake for the European portion and Chelsea Grin, Stick To Your Guns and In Hearts Wake for the Australian segment. In late 2013, the band released a demo of the song "Cave In". The single was speculated to be featured on the upcoming album. However, this was proved false when the band announced the track list for their upcoming fourth studio album. The first single from the bands forthcoming album titled "Pittsburgh" was released on 14 April. The second single "Don't Lean On Me" was released on 15 May. The album itself, titled Let the Ocean Take Me, was released on 6 June in Australia, 9 June in the UK, and 10 June in the U.S. it debuted at No. 1 on the Australian ARIA albums chart, becoming the band's second consecutive No. 1.
On 11 October, lead guitarist Troy Brady announced that he had decided to leave the band, making Ahren Stringer the only original member left in the band.
On 18 May 2015, The Amity Affliction released a trailer for their upcoming documentary film titled Seems Like Forever on YouTube. The video description contains links to pre-order the film, released on 10 July 2015 as a stand-alone DVD or a deluxe two-disc edition CD version of Let the Ocean Take Me, including two unreleased tracks, "Skeletons" (featured in the trailer) and "Farewell".
On 18 May 2016, The Amity Affliction posted a video to their Facebook page announcing their fifth studio album, This Could Be Heartbreak. It was also announced that the album would be released on 12 August and the band also released the music video for the first single, "I Bring the Weather with Me". The song also features clean vocals from Joel Birch. . On 10 July the band released their second single for the album, the title track "This Could Be Heartbreak" along with a music video. On 9 August, the band released a lyric video for the song "All Fucked Up" on YouTube. The band was also featured on the Fearless compilation Punk Goes Pop Vol. 7, covering The Weeknd's hit song "Can't Feel My Face". A music video for the cover was released on 22 June 2017. The Amity Affliction officially announced that Ryan Burt departed from the band due to mental health concerns on February 5, 2018.
On 20 June 2018, The Amity Affliction released the first single, "Ivy (Doomsday)", from their upcoming sixth studio album, Misery. The band announced that the album will be released on 24 August through Roadrunner Records. The band released an official video along with the release of "Ivy (Doomsday)". The band released the song "Feels Like I'm Dying" as a second part to the "Ivy (Doomsday)" video. The official track listing was eventually revealed on the band's website. It is their 4th album in a row to hit #1 on the Aria Albums Chart.
Two years later the band returned with Everyone Loves You... Once You Leave Them, their first studio LP with new drummer Joe Longobardi.
Discography:
Early Demos (2004) (EP)
The Amity Affliction (2005) (EP)
High Hopes (2007) (EP)
Severed Ties (2008)
Youngbloods (2010)
Glory Days (2010) (Compilation Album)
Chasing Ghosts (2012)
Let The Ocean Take Me (2014)
This Could Be Heartbreak (2016)
Misery (2018)
Everyone Loves You... Once You Leave Them (2020)
Somewhere Beyond The Blue (2021) (EP)
Not Without My Ghosts (2023)
Members:
Joel Birch - Unclean Vocals (2004-present)
Ahren Stringer - Clean Vocals/Bass (2003-present)
Dan Brown - Rhythm, later lead guitar (2013-present)
Joe Longobardi - Drums (2018-present)
Troy Brady - Lead Guitar (2003-2009, 2011-2014)
Clint Owen Ellis - Lead Guitar (2009-2011)
Trad Nathan - Keyboards (2006-2011)
Ryan Burt - Drums (2008-2018)
Troels Thomasen - Drums (2005-2008)
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The Amity Affliction Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Amity Affliction:
15 Pieces of Flare I saw the bridge today, I thought I had it…
All Fucked Up I wake up, I'm thankful I slept through the night 'Cause…
All Messed Up When I wake up I'm thankful I slept through the…
All My Friends Are Dead All my friends are dead They won't be there in the…
Anchors I have so many anchors So many, so many So many anchors Far…
Asphalt Abrasions I can't stop stop stop I can't stop stop stop stop I can't…
Atlantic This is not who I am, I’m still hiding I’m waiting…
B.D.K.I.A.F. Why don't you hang these steps upside down We'll walk backw…
Baltimore Rain Have you got time Cause I ain't running out of problems But…
Black And Collapsed Not a word, not hello Nor how are you, nothing No response…
Black Cloud While this black cloud follows me Open my chest and feel…
Blood In My Mouth Nothing around but I can feel it It looms above me,…
Bondi St. Blues I spent my time back then thinking of nothing but…
Born To Die Feet don't fail me now Take me to the finish line Oh…
Burn Alive I'll burn alive for you Burn alive, it's true I'll burn aliv…
Can't Feel My Face And I know she'll be the death of me, at…
Catatonia Catatonia Catatonic I'm on the floor You asking for more and…
Chasing Ghosts Will they remember my name when I'm gone, (When they know…
Close To Me Don't come too close to me Don't come too close to…
Coffin There is a coffin in your heart Where all dreams go…
Cornerstone Of Misery Well, once again, we set sail towards the sky From frozen…
Cut It Out You think we're fucking blind, you think we're so blind But…
D.I.E If I pray to the open sky One more time before…
Death & The Setting Sun It haunts me Does it haunt you too? The size of the…
Death's Hand I held death's head this evening Can't keep my heart from…
Do You Party? Party! All night! Party! Why the fuck should we change…
Don't Lean on Me Let the ocean take me You've gotta know kid that it…
Dong Wayne Don't you, think it's strange How we speak to ourselves whe…
Dont Lean on Me Let the ocean take me You've gotta know kid that it…
Dr. Thunder i know that you've been searching for me elsewhere in the …
Drag the Lake Kick it Drag the lake You won't find me I've been tempting …
Empires Laid To Waste I can't prolong the inevitable The hidden empire inside our…
Empires Laid Waste I can’t prolong the inevitable anymore The hidden empire in…
F.M.L There are parts of me That have been lost at sea I…
Fade Away We don't live in a glass house We don't die in…
Feels Like I'm Dying Dying Dying Most nights, can't close my eyes If you leave, …
Fever Dream Got enough to kill me in my pocket But I will…
Fight My Regret I've been there, I've done that I'll probably be back My hea…
Fire Or Knife Why are we even breathing? If the only reason to exist (Is…
Flowerbomb Well I know there's been times when I wished I…
FML There are parts of me That have been lost at sea I…
Forest Fire I'm standing by the riverside Dreaming, oh come save me now …
Forever I'm not afraid to die Not afraid of where I'll go I'm…
Fruity Lexia It′s not for lack of percipience that I turned my…
Fuck The Yankees (I've been trying to find The space and time To let them…
Geof Sux 666 I know you're sinking deeper, every breath a straining gasp.…
Geoff Sux 666 I know you're sinking deeper, every breath a straining gasp …
Give It All Just take it all My heart, my bones My every word from…
Give Up the Ghost Bury me endlessly Bury me endless sleep Are we living…
God Voice I know when I go, the pain is over I know…
Greens Avenue I'll never know what led me down that path, What…
H.M.A.S Lookback I've been staring for weeks At the cold rusted sheets And …
Holier Than Heaven I'm still sick with my depression Trapped inside my fragile …
I Bring The Weather With Me I bring the weather with me It's time to lay my…
I Hate Hartley Seems life forever, Like forever Since I tore myself apart A…
I Heart H C I know you feel like you're the only one Like you've…
I Heart H.C I know you feel like you're the only one Like you've…
I Heart Roberts' We dance to this dead beat with eyes locked on…
I Heart Throbsy I know you feel like you're the only one Like you've…
I See Dead People I hear their voices in my head I feel their sorrow…
It's Hell Down Here Is it heaven up there? Because it's hell down here (hell…
Ivy I will cover you like ivy And choke out all the…
Jesse Intense I had to let go of those cold nights long…
Just Like Me When you're wasted are you free Are you who you wanna…
Kick Rocks Their subtle voices on the wind Asking me the same old…
Life Underground Built a bridge here just to burn it, just to…
Lost & Fading So young, heartbroken, daydreaming, lost focus Weaker than y…
Love Is A Battlefield We are young, heartache to heartache we stand No promises, …
Midnight Train There ain't no hope in a homeless heart I've gotta find…
Misery I've seen the future Where I don't wanna die Sorrow wrapped …
My Father's Son I am my father's son, I am my fathers mistakes. I'm easily…
Never Alone We struggle to our feet We all yearn to be free We…
Nightmare Are you living in a nightmare, One that eats away your…
No Sleep 'Till Brisbane I know I stood there, singing to you Please don't ever…
Not Without My Ghosts Not without my ghosts Wherever I may go It's not without my…
Note To Self Tell me if I go, come back another day Will you…
O.M.G.I.M.Y. Oh my god I'm missing you Oh my god I'm missing…
Olde English 800 When your aspirations Crumble at the feet Of your tormento…
Open Letter This is my open letter This is something to remember I won't…
Pabst Blue Ribbon On Ice Remember, remember the times when we were younger, When we…
Pittsburgh I've been searching for an exit, but I'm lost inside…
Poison Pen Letters Dying alone would be a privilege If all my friends were…
Prometheus Undeserving This morning will take my Arms and wrap them…
R.I.P Foghorn It's never easy to face yourself Everyday, through the fog o…
R.I.P. Bon I was waiting for you man, right down there by…
R.I.P. Steggy When you're standing on the edge (When you're standing on th…
RIP Foghorn It's never easy to face yourself everyday Through the fog o…
RIP Steggy When you're standing on the edge (When you're standing on t…
Set Me Free I've been waiting for sunlight I've been searching for love …
Severance This silence just became more disconcerting I'm more than w…
Shine On Lifts us up, lifts us up, lifts us up Let me…
Show Me Your God Show me your god I am the boy who cried wolf So…
skeletons This is all I've ever known I'm trouble, can't be on…
Slit The Tear Ducts burn these bodies, discard these broken hearts tomorrow lets…
Snicklefritz I've spent my life down In the depths of an enigmatic…
Snitches Get Stitches I can say firmly None of them knew the colour of…
Soak Me in Bleach When the dreamer dies, so dies the dream Turn me inside…
Some Friends I am on my own And in a crowd of people…
Stairway To Hell For so many years I held my breath for you Held…
Straight Up Straight up Just take a look around, look what you're lea…
Straight Up! Straight up Just take a look around, look what you're leavi…
Tearing Me Apart Smoke in my lungs, liquor in my veins Fear in my…
The Big Sleep Hide from the sun and the day yet to come Be…
The Blair Snitch Project The walls white, skies white, nights white, lights white (An…
The Gifthorse Stuck on the dark side of the moon Stuck on the…
The Weigh Down Weighed down Weighed down on the way down I've lived behind…
This Could Be Heartbreak This could be, I think this could be heartbreak This could…
When It Rains It Pours You will not shake me You will not break me I'll make…
Wishbone My life is a broken mirror Forever picking up the pieces My…
Youngbloods Have you looked up lately And seen the cold lonely skies? An…
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Hansol
This is beautiful
Nimh
My guy what the hell were you doing here 6 years ago? You legit made me love ya as a content creator that much more.. holy shit. Keep it real Hansol. Never give up! =)
Clay Whitfield
Hauntingly Beautiful. Definitely one of those songs where you have "no words" for it it's just pure art and words can't describe it
dreszt
"sublime"
Clay Whitfield
+Fizzell OMG my twin!!!
Diogo Perdigão
You two are twins lmao
Diogo Perdigão
So not just you are speechless, but also the song
빛
This isn't their best album, but it's still so good. Shame that it's so underrated!
Atom Dust
definitely underrated..I like this raw early style tho for sure
thelastoneontheplane
@ThatFuzzyTv this is so true goddamnitt