Darko US
Darko US | |
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| Origin | United States |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels | Unsigned |
| Website | darkoband |
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Darko US or Darko is an American deathcore supergroup formed in 2020. The band was formed by Tom Barber of Chelsea Grin (ex-Lorna Shore) and Josh "Baby J" Miller of Spite (ex-Emmure).
History
Formation and releases (2020-present)
Darko was announced in April 2020 as a new side project by vocalist Tom Barber and multi-instrumentalist Josh Miller.[1]
Darko premiered with their debut single, Devine Void, on April 18, 2020, which featured guest vocalist Darius Tehrani, frontman of Miller's other band, Spite.[2]
On June 6, 2020, Darko released their debut extended play, Pt. 1 Dethmask.[3]
On May 7, 2021, Darko released their first full-length self-titled album, Darko, and featured guest artists Ben Duerr (Shadow of Intent), Courtney LaPlante (Spiritbox), Johnny Reeves, and Nick Arthur (Molotov Solution).[4]
On September 26, 2022, Darko released their second full-length album, Oni, and featured guest artists Ryo Kinoshita (ex-Crystal Lake), Kyle Anderson (Brand of Sacrifice), Shaolin G (UnityTX), Taylor Barber (Left To Suffer), and Rory Rodriguez (Dayseeker).[5]
On April 19, 2022, Darko held an online contest asking for a sample-based song for their upcoming EP, Dethmask, Pt. 2. The winner would have their song featured on the EP, be credited for their work, and receive 1000 USD.[6] After reviewing more than 500 submissions, on April 28, 2022, Darko announced Ben Chalfant as the winner of the contest.[7] On December 30, 2022, Darko released Dethmask, Pt. 2 and featured guest artists Matt McDougal, Landon Tewers (The Plot in You), and Ben Chalfant.[8]
Musical style and lyrical themes
Musical style
Darko has been described primarily as deathcore[9], as well as metalcore, djent, and nu metal.[10] In an interview discussing the release of Dethmask, Pt. 2, Miller stated that he has metal influences, however, listens to the genre sparingly. One specific influence was his former Emmure bandmate, Joshua Travis, who Miller said was like a mentor.[11]
Despite deathcore being a genre associated with a heavier sound, growled vocals, and breakdowns, Miller noted taking inspiration from other genres that heavily feature synths and singing when writing Darko songs.[12]
Lyrical themes
Darko's lyrical subjects have touched on existentialism,[13] herd behavior,[14] dealing with loss,[15] and social reform.[16] Many of their songs contain themes and references drawn from various mediums of fantasy and science fiction. They have featured mentions to video games such as Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell,[17] Dark Souls,[18][19][20] and The Last of Us,[21] manga series such as Gantz,[22] as well as the media franchise Mars Attacks.[23] Darko have also written about subjects with personal significance, such as their single Donna, a song about Miller's late grandmother, Donna Miller.[24]
Band members
- Current
- Tom Barber – vocals (2020–present)
- Josh Miller – drums, guitars (2020–present)
Discography
- Studio albums
- Darko (2021)
- Oni (2022)
- EPs
- Pt. 1 Dethmask (2020)
- Dethmask, Pt. 2 (2022)
- Singles
- Devine Void (feat. Darius Tehrani) (2020)
- Elctric Body (2020)[25]
- Insects (2020)[26]
- Pretenders (feat. Ben Duerr) (2020)[27]
- Pale Tongue (2020)[28]
- Donna (2021)[29]
- Mars Attacks (2021)[30]
- Dragon Chaser (2021)[31]
- Acid Inject (2022)[32]
- Come Home (feat. Rory Rodriguez) (2022)[33]
- Ana (feat. Taylor Barber) (2022)[34]
Videography
| Title | Year | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "Pale Tongue" | 2020 | Samuel Halleen, Norbert Crowfield |
| "Donna" | 2021 | Samuel Halleen |
| "Mars Attacks" | Norbert Crowfield | |
| "Acid Inject" | 2022 | |
| "Come Home (feat. Rory Rodriguez)" | ||
| "Ana (feat. Taylor Barber)" | ||
| "Evolving (feat. Shaolin G)"[35] |
References
- ↑ "Emmure and Chelsea Grin members launch new band Darko". Lamb Goat.
- ↑ "Darko (Emmure, Chelsea Grin) premiere debut single". Lamb Goat.
- ↑ "Darko (Chelsea Grin, Emmure) Set June Release For "Dethmask"". The PRP.
- ↑ "Darko (Emmure/Chelsea Grin) To Release New Album In May". The PRP.
- ↑ "Darko (US) Finally Announce Packed Second Album Oni". Wall of Sound AU.
- ↑ "hello , we are hosting a contest". Instagram.
- ↑ "we have gone through over 500 submissions". Instagram.
- ↑ "DARKO (CHELSEA GRIN, SPITE) Streams New EP Dethmask, Pt. 2". Metal Injection.
- ↑ "HEAR PLOT IN YOU VOCALIST ROAR ON DARKO'S NEW DEATHCORE RAGER "HYBRID PROCESS"". Revolver Mag.
- ↑ "20 debut albums that took metalcore to the next level in 2020". Alternative Press.
- ↑ "Talking with Josh "Baby J" Miller of Darko US, and Spite". YouTube.
- ↑ "Talking with Josh "Baby J" Miller of Darko US, and Spite". YouTube.
- ↑ "Darko US THE FLY AND THE BEE Lyrics". Genius.
- ↑ "Darko US (Devine Void) Lyrics". Genius.
- ↑ "Darko US Daniel Lyrics". Genius.
- ↑ "Darko US Insects Lyrics". Genius.
- ↑ "Darko US Splinter Cell Lyrics". Genius.
- ↑ "Darko US Praise the Sun Lyrics". Genius.
- ↑ "Darko US Rosaria's Fingers Lyrics". Genius.
- ↑ "Darko US Pale Tongue Lyrics". Genius.
- ↑ "Darko US The Last of Us Lyrics". Genius.
- ↑ "Darko US Gantz Lyrics". Genius.
- ↑ "Darko US Mars Attacks Lyrics". Genius.
- ↑ "DARKO (US) DROP EMOTIONAL NEW SINGLE "DONNA"". Caliber TV.
- ↑ "Darko US - Elctric Body". YouTube. April 25, 2020.
- ↑ "Darko US - Insects". YouTube. May 20, 2020.
- ↑ "Darko US - Pretenders (feat. Ben Duerr)". YouTube. October 10, 2020.
- ↑ "DARKO US - Pale Tongue (Official Music Video)". YouTube. December 27, 2020.
- ↑ "DARKO US - Donna (Official Music Video)". YouTube. January 15, 2021.
- ↑ "DARKO US - Mars Attacks (Official Music Video)". YouTube. March 6, 2021.
- ↑ "Darko smack us in the face with their new single "Dragon Chaser"". MoreCore. September 4, 2021.
- ↑ "DARKO US - Acid Inject (Official Music Video)". YouTube. January 14, 2022.
- ↑ "DARKO US - Come Home (feat. Rory Rodriguez) Official Music Video". YouTube. March 11, 2022.
- ↑ "DARKO US - Ana (feat. Taylor Barber) Official Music Video". YouTube. June 3, 2022.
- ↑ "DARKO US - Evolving (feat. Shaolin G) Official Music Video". YouTube. September 26, 2022.
External links
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