Men As Trees | |
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Origin | Auburn Hills, Michigan |
Genres | Screamo,[1] Post-rock |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitars, drums, keyboard, melodica, violin |
Years active | 2002–2010 |
Labels | DIY |
Members | Andrew Kallicragas, Jason Kallicragas, Nick Yonce, Frank Tedeschi |
Past members | Brian Keene, Kyle Babcock, Dave Armitage |
Men As Trees was a band from Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Formed in 2003 the band sought to combine punk, hardcore and instrumental music into a form that is now often described as a hybrid of screamo[2] and post-rock, and that strives for intensity, both in quick, frantic bursts and longer, patient contemplations.[1][3] Most notable and referred to as having an epic sound which draws them to the forefront of their blend of genres.[4][5]
Men As Trees quietly recorded/released a demo and EP online in '05/6 but began to attract notice with their two-song EP, live From the Crow's Nest Looking Out which preceded their first tour in February 2007.[6][7] 2007 also saw the release of the band's first full-length CD Six Waves In, followed by more touring in the U.S. and Canada and the release, less than a year later, of their most highly refined and best received album to date, Weltschmerz.[1] Men As Trees maintain their DIY roots in many ways, one of which is by offering all of their music for free download .[1][8]
Summer of 2009 held their month-long European tour where they co-headlined with German post-rock band Single State of Man.[9][10]
After taking a two-year hiatus to pursue family/travel/school/work, the members of Men As Trees have relocated and reformed as Locktender in Cleveland, OH. Locktender is a concept focused hardcore band concentrating on artists and their works interpreted through music, lyrics & art.[11]