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Rising from the ashes of their former band Toxic Parents, Claudio Sanchez (lead vocals) and Travis Stevers (rhythm guitar) experimented with a host of genres influenced by the likes of: Led Zeppelin, Misfits, Pink Floyd, At The Drive-In and Iron Maiden. Originally known as Shabutie, the band released their debut EP “Plan to Take Over the World” in 1999 through Wisteria Records and followed later that year with “The Penelope EP”.
With the new millennia came new direction encapsulated in the release of their third EP “Delirium Trigger” (2000) with many of the tracks based on science fiction comic series Sanchez had been penning, initially known as “The Bag.On.Line Adventures” and later became “The Amory Wars”. It would be these works which would evoke a recurring theme which would inspire future material for the band starting with the name change to Coheed and Cambria after the two main characters.
Having signed with Equal Vision Records, the band went on to release their debut full length album “The Second Stage Turbine Blade” in 2002, taking its concept from the comic series. Later in the year the band connected with a man who take their career to unprecedented heights, Blaze James who would become their manager. Spending the next few years relentlessly touring playing alongside: Linkin Park, The Used, Slipknot, AFI and Trivium unleashed them into the public as they saw their fanbase known as Children of the Fence (another comic reference) increase tenfold.
It was the release of their second album “In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3” in 2003 which really got the ball rolling. Certifying platinum in the US, it caught the attention of Columbia Records and in 2005 they signed a multi-album deal. Five top 10 albums later, line-up changes, a fine selection of festival appearances across the globe, Coheed and Cambria continue pushing genre divides while remaining true to the very essence of what they’ve created.
Enigmatic as they might appear, there is plenty to explore in Coheed and Cambria's eclectic catalog of albums with their multi-faceted and diverse delivery. Following a central sci-fi concept, the lyrics tell a broad and interesting story that is just as captivating as the incredible musicianship which exhibits a strong progressive-rock influence, yet can most certainly tone the complexity down at points in favor of more straight-forward rock anthems. The technicality blends so well with a fair amount of accessibility, which makes the best of both of those worlds. With a story so complex and seemingly neverending, Coheed and Cambria manage to suck you into their fictional world comfortably, easily, and very hastily. Their music shines in every aspect, demonstrating an ample amount of creativity that is well-balanced with technical proficiency. However, the fantasy that their lyrics depict is shown full-force with their live show, where you are one with this alternate universe. Everything fictional about their music feels so undeniably real in the presence of the four prog-rockers as they pummel you with an onslaught of flashy solos and riffs, complex drum patterns, and singer Claudio Sanchez's strong vocal delivery that hypnotizes an audience at their show even more than a listener of their albums. The atmosphere becomes so strong as they take hold of the stage and it becomes illuminated with their intense and fitting light show, which ends up becoming a part of the music itself. It goes beyond being a "rock show" and in turn becomes a beautiful and spectacular event.
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