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Invent Animate
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OriginPort Neches, Texas, U.S.
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Years active2011–present
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Members
  • Keaton Goldwire
  • Caleb Sherraden
  • Trey Celaya
  • Marcus Vik
  • Brody Taylor Smith
Past members
  • Cody Graham
  • Logan Forrest
  • Ben English
Websiteiaspply.com

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Invent Animate (previously stylized as Invent, Animate) is an American metalcore band formed in Port Neches, Texas, in 2011. The group consists of vocalist Marcus Vik, lead guitarist Keaton Goldwire, rhythm guitarist Trey Celaya, bassist Caleb Sherraden, and drummer Brody Taylor Smith. They self-released their debut EP, Waves, on March 13, 2012. After a number of regional tours and increasing popularity in the online djent community, the band signed with Tragic Hero Records in February 2014.[1] The band announced they would release their debut studio album, Everchanger, on August 26, 2014.[2] Their sophomore album, Stillworld, was released on July 8, 2016.[3] Their third album and first with Marcus Vik, Greyview, was released on March 13, 2020.[4] Their most recent studio album, Heavener, was released through their new label, UNFD, on March 17, 2023.[5]

History

Formation and Waves (2011–2013)

Invent Animate was formed in 2011 and immediately began working on their first EP Waves. The six-track EP was recorded at 456 Recordings with producer Brian Hood, former drummer of MyChildren MyBride. The EP was featured on many online blogs such as ItDjents, Chugcore, got-djent, The Daily Mosh, The Djentlemen's Club and more. The track "Captive" featured Brendon McMaster of deathcore band The Crimson Armada. Following the release of their EP, the band played a number of shows supporting bands such as Capsize, Elitist, Close to Home, and future labelmates Erra. In late 2012, they released the single "Lightfinder", which featured Aaron Matts from Betraying the Martyrs. They released a couple of singles in 2013, "Wolf Skin" and "Half Life", the latter of which would eventually make its way onto the new album, albeit in a slightly reworked form and different tuning.[6]

Everchanger, Stillworld and English's departure (2014–2019)

On February 17, 2014, it was announced that Invent Animate had signed a deal with Tragic Hero Records, joining bands on their roster such as A Skylit Drive, Everyone Dies in Utah, and He Is Legend.[1] A mini-EP was released through the label's website, featuring two songs, "Courier" and "Native Intellect", that would be on the upcoming album. On July 29, the band posted through their Facebook page the confirmed track list for Everchanger and its release date, August 26, 2014. The last song on Everchanger, "Luna", was a tribute to drummer Trey Celaya's late brother, a victim of suicide.[7] The album was recorded at 456 Recordings with producer Brian Hood, who worked with the band on their EP and previously released singles, and Jesse Cash of Erra.[8]

In late 2015, the band moved forward without founding member Logan Forrest, with drummer Trey Celaya taking on guitar for studio sessions for future albums. On October 29, 2015, the band released the single "Darkbloom", which later appeared on the band's next effort.[9] Their sophomore album, Stillworld, was released on July 8, 2016, along with the music video for the song "White Wolf".[10] In June 2017, they removed the comma from their name, which was previously stylized "Invent, Animate."

On January 9, 2018, founding vocalist Ben English announced that he would leave the band, stating that "the fire that once drove me, isn't what it once was", and that he would continue supporting the band "til the day [he's] in the ground". He stated being on the road all the time made him question if this was what he really wanted to keep doing.[11] On June 8, the band released the instrumental version of Stillworld.[12]

On November 1, 2019, the band posted a short video to their Facebook and Twitter pages teasing a new single that was released on November 7, 2019.[13][14]

Arrival of Marcus Vik and Greyview (2019–2021)

On November 7, 2019, the band released the single "Cloud Cascade" and announced new vocalist Marcus Vik, previously of Swedish metalcore band Aviana. In early January 2020, the band joined Silent Planet, Greyhaven and Currents on the Trilogy tour. On January 11, 2020, after the tour was announced, bassist Caleb Sherraden stated he would not join the band on tour due to medical issues.

On January 24, the band released second single "Dark" and announced their third studio album, Greyview, released through Tragic Hero Records on March 13, 2020. It was the first album with Vik on vocals. On March 12, 2021, a year after the album's original release, the band released the instrumental version of Greyview.[15]

Heavener, on-boarding of Brody Taylor Smith, and Heavener (Definitive) (2021–2024)

On September 10, 2021, Invent Animate announced they had left Tragic Hero Records and signed with independent Australian label UNFD. They also announced an EP titled The Sun Sleeps, as If It Never Was.

On September 23, the band released the three-track EP The Sun Sleeps, as If It Never Was, along with a 10-minute concept video for the EP. Drummer Trey Celaya spoke about the concept of the EP and video: "Despite all attempts to keep our darker reality shadowed in secrecy, there comes a moment in time when the truth can no longer be hidden behind closed doors or empty excuses. And at once, everything is revealed, as if the light is a constant law of nature laying bare the secrets we believe are ours to keep. In this infinite moment, the bond shared between two loved ones is severed. The flow of time does not wash away the scars; it only immortalizes what is suspended in the balance — the pain of loss, the gift of hindsight, and the curse of hope. What will always be a memory. This EP is a true story of addiction and the trauma that lies in its aftermath of a secret too dark to be hidden."[16]

In early December 2021, it was announced Celaya, who toured with the band in the past, would join Texan metalcore band Fit for a King as their full-time drummer, after the departure of Jared Easterling.[17] It was clarified that while Trey would remain a part of the songwriting and recording process for Invent Animate, he would no longer tour with them regularly.[18]

In early February 2022, it was announced that the band was working on their follow-up to Greyview for a tentative spring 2022 release, and that they had enlisted frontman Landon Tewers of The Plot in You for the vocal production of the album.[19][20]

On June 30, 2022, Invent Animate released the single "Shade Astray", before any official album announcement and just ahead of providing support as an opening act on Erra's "Pull from the Ghost" Tour with Alpha Wolf and Thornhill during summer 2022.[21][22] During this time, Brody Taylor Smith, drummer of Atlanta post-hardcore band Satyr, would fill-in as a live member for Celaya.[23] The band concluded the year as support acts on Impericon's Never Say Die! 2022 Tour, co-headlined by After the Burial and Suicide Silence in Europe and the United Kingdom throughout November 2022. They also released a follow-up single, "Elysium", on November 8, 2022.[24][25]

On February 6, 2023, the album's third and lead single "Immolation of Night" was released alongside the announcement of their fourth studio album, Heavener, which was released March 17, 2023 through UNFD.[5][26][27] The remaining single preceding the album's announcement was "Without a Whisper" on March 14, 2023.[28]

Following its release, Invent Animate toured alongside Erra as support acts for Virginia rock band Bad Omens' U.S. tour during spring 2023, and were scheduled for their own headlining North American tour in promotion of the album during fall 2023 with support from Void of Vision, Thrown, and Aviana.[29][30][31] On July 31, the band announced that touring drummer Brody Taylor Smith would join the band permanently as an official member, making his official debut in the music video for the album's fifth single, "False Meridan", released August 3, 2023.[32][33]

A week before the beginning of their North American tour, the band released the album-titled single "Heavener" on September 14, 2023, marking the first release to feature Smith on drums.[34] Another single, "Sleepless Deathbed", was released on January 18, 2024.[35] On March 15, 2024, one year after the album's release, the band released the instrumental version of Heavener.[36][37] The singles would later be revealed as part of a stylized deluxe version of the album, entitled Heavener (Definitive), released May 31, 2024 via UNFD,[38] alongside the release of the final single, "How We Used To Say Goodbye", on May 29th, 2024.[39]

To celebrate the 10th anniversary edition of their debut album, the band reissued Everchanger subtitled the Equinox Edition, containing an instrumental version of the album which was digitally released on August 22, 2024[40] with the limited physical vinyl release of the reissue which was released on September 20, 2024.[41][42]

Bloom in Heaven EP with Silent Planet (2025–present)

On January 15, 2025, Invent Animate took to Instagram with a post that said "BLOOM." Whilst, Silent Planet had a post that read "IN HEAVEN." Then, on January 21, both bands tagged one another in a post that read, "1.23//IA//SP. On Thursday as the clock resets to 00:00, an angel and an alien will meet in a graveyard called Earth. Return To One." Finally, on January 23, 2025, it was announced that a new single, 'Return To One' would be released, and that they would be releasing a collaboration 3-song EP titled 'Bloom In Heaven' with Silent Planet, on March 28, 2025.

Musical style

Invent Animate has been described as metalcore[2] and progressive metalcore.[43] The band's guitar work prominently features slide tapping, dissonance, and technical riffs. The band delivers vocals in a wide range, including mid-pitch screams, low death growls, and somber clean singing. The band has been compared to Erra, Northlane, Architects, Misery Signals, Reflections, and The Air I Breathe.[43]

Tours

Invent Animate is represented by SL Management and Sound Talent Group.[44]

2014

2015

2016

2017

2020

  • Trilogy Tour from February 20 – March 22 with Silent Planet, Currents and Greyhaven.

2022

  • Spring North American Tour from March 12 – April 16 with Like Moths to Flames, Polaris, and Alpha Wolf.
  • "Pull from the Ghost" Summer U.S. Tour from July 15 – August 20 with Erra, Thornhill, and Alpha Wolf.
  • Fall Europe & UK Impericon "Never Say Die!" Tour from November 11 – November 27 with After the Burial, Suicide Silence, Currents, Spite, Cabal and Boundaries.
  • Winter U.S. Tour from December 10 – December 21 with Lost in Separation.

2023

  • Spring Europe Tour from February 22 – March 23 with Erra, Silent Planet and Sentinels.
  • "The Death We Seek Tour" Spring U.S. East Coast Tour from May 14–16 & June 6–9 with Currents, Like Moths to Flames and Foreign Hands.
  • Spring North American Tour from May 17 – June 4 with Bad Omens and Erra.
  • "Darkbloom" Summer Australian Tour from August 8 – September 2 with We Came as Romans.
  • "Heavener" Fall North American Tour from September 22 – October 23 with Void of Vision, Thrown and Aviana.

2024

  • Winter-Spring North American Tour from January 12 – March 14 with Beartooth, The Plot in You and Sleep Theory.
  • Spring North American Tour from April 21 – May 3 with Bad Omens and I See Stars.
  • "Mirror's Edge" North American Tour from June 21 – July 27 supporting Northlane, with Thornhill and Windwaker.
  • "Half Living Things" Australian Tour from August 1 – August 10 supporting Alpha Wolf, with The Devil Wears Prada and Thrown.
  • Fall Europe & UK Tour from September 6 – September 15 with The Plot in You.

Members

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Discography

Albums
Title Album details
Everchanger
Stillworld
  • Released: July 8, 2016
  • Label: Tragic Hero
Greyview
  • Released: March 13, 2020
  • Label: Tragic Hero
Heavener
  • Released: March 17, 2023
  • Label: UNFD
EPs
Title EP details
Waves
  • Released: March 12, 2012
  • Label: Independent
The Sun Sleeps, as If It Never Was
  • Released: September 23, 2021
  • Label: UNFD
Bloom In Heaven
(with Silent Planet)
  • Released: March 28, 2025
  • Label: UNFD
Singles
Title Year Album
"Lightfinder"
(featuring Aaron Matts of Betraying the Martyrs) 		2012 Non-album single
"Wolf Skin" 2013
"Half Life"
"Courier" 2014 Everchanger
"Native Intellect"
"Nocturne: Lost Faith"
"Naturehold"
(featuring Jesse Cash of Erra)
"Darkbloom" 2015 Stillworld
"Celestial Floods" 2016
"White Wolf"
"Cloud Cascade" 2019 Greyview
"Dark" 2020
"Halcyon"
"Monarch"
"The Sun Sleeps" 2021 The Sun Sleeps, as If It Never Was
"Shade Astray" 2022 Heavener
"Elysium"
"Immolation of Night" 2023
"Without a Whisper"
"Heavener" Heavener (Definitive)
"Sleepless Deathbed" 2024
"How We Used To Say Goodbye"
"Return To One"
(with Silent Planet) 		2025 Bloom In Heaven EP

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