Gemini Syndrome
Gemini Syndrome is an American alternative metal band formed in 2010[1] in Los Angeles. The band currently consists of vocalist Aaron Nordstrom,[2] drummer Brian Steele Medina, bassist Alessandro "(AP)" Paveri, and guitarist Miguel "Meegs" Rascon.[3]
Gemini Syndrome | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Genres | Alternative metal, nu metal, hard rock, industrial metal |
Years active | 2010–present |
Labels | Warner Bros., Another Century, Century Media Records |
Members | Aaron Nordstrom Brian Steele Medina Alessandro Paveri Miguel "Meegs" Rascón |
Past members | Mike Salerno Rich Juzwick Charles Lee Salvaggio Daniel Sahagún Nicholas Paul Arnold |
Website | synnersociety |
History
The band's debut album, Lux, was released in September 2013. Reviewers drew comparisons to bands like Mudvayne, Five Finger Death Punch, and Tool.[1] Four singles spawned from Lux: "Pleasure and Pain", "Left of Me", "Basement", and "Stardust", which peaked at number 19 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.[4]
Gemini Syndrome released their sophomore album, Memento Mori, on August 16, 2016, which hit number 1 on the Heatseakers Charts.[5] Five singles spawned from Memento Mori: "Eternity",[6] "Anonymous",[7] "Alive Inside",[8] "Sorry Not Sorry",[9] and "Remember We Die", which reached number 24, and spent 20 weeks on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.[10]
In a press release on September 13, 2017, the band announced that Miguel "Meegs" Rascón (formerly of Coal Chamber) joined the band,[11] replacing both Daniel Sahagún and Charles Lee Salvaggio.[12]
In August 2018, the group performed throughout the United States with American rock band Messer.[13]
On December 17, 2019, the band released a video announcing a new album and that the first single is expected to be released early in 2020.[14]
On July 23, 2021, the band announced their third album 3rd Degree – The Raising to be released on October 15, 2021. The album features the three previously released singles, "Die with Me", "IDK", and "Reintegration", along with a newly released single "Abandoned".[15]
Members
Current members
- Aaron Nordstrom – lead vocals (2010–present)
- Brian Steele Medina – drums (2010–present)
- Alessandro Paveri – bass (2010–present)
- Miguel "Meegs" Rascón – guitars (2017–present)
Former members
- Mike Salerno – guitars, backing vocals (2010–2014)
- Rich Juzwick – guitars, backing vocals (2010–2014)
- Charles Lee Salvaggio – guitars (2015–2017)
- Daniel Sahagún – guitars (2015–2017)
- Nicholas Paul Arnold – guitars, backing vocals (2018–2021)
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||||
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US [16] |
US Hard [17] |
US Heat. [18] |
US Indie. [19] |
US Rock [20] | ||
Lux |
|
150 | 8 | 3 | — | 44 |
Memento Mori[21] |
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115[22] | 3 | 1[23] | 8 | 8 |
3rd Degree – The Raising[24] |
|
- | - | - | - | - |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
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US Main. Rock [25] | |||
"Pleasure and Pain" | 2012 | — | Lux |
"Left of Me" | 2013 | — | |
"Basement" | — | ||
"Stardust" | 19 | ||
"Remember We Die" | 2016 | 24 | Memento Mori |
"Eternity"[6] | — | ||
"Sorry Not Sorry" | 2017 | 40 | |
"Reintegration" | 2020 | — | 3rd Degree – The Raising |
"IDK" | 2021 | — | |
"Die with Me" | 23 | ||
"Abandoned" | — | ||
"Primordial" | 2023 | — | TBA |
Music videos
Title | Year | Director | Album |
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"Pleasure and Pain" | 2012 | unknown | Lux |
"Basement" | 2013 | ||
"Stardust" | |||
"Remember We Die" | 2016 | Brian Cox | Memento Mori |
"Sorry Not Sorry" | 2017 | ||
"Reintegration" | 2020 | 3rd Degree – The Raising | |
"IDK" | 2021 | ||
"Die with Me" | |||
"Abandoned" | |||
"Absolution" | |||
"Primordial" | 2023 | unknown | TBA |
References
- Artist Biography by James Christopher Monger. "Gemini Syndrome | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved July 31, 2014.
- "Gemini Syndrome, 'Lux' – Exclusive Album Stream Premiere". Noisecreep.com. September 3, 2013. Retrieved July 19, 2014.
- Borges, Arly; Venable, Kevin (October 18, 2013). "LUX, THE DEBUT LP FROM GEMINI SYNDROME". Audio360.org. Archived from the original on June 9, 2015. Retrieved June 11, 2015.
- "Gemini Syndrome – complete achievements (Albums)". Spirit of Metal Webzine. Retrieved February 20, 2015.
- "Gemini Syndrome Memento Mori Chart History". Billboard.com. Archived from the original on May 19, 2018.
- "Gemini Syndrome Unleash Crushing New Song 'Eternity'". Loudwire.
- "Gemini Syndrome Reveal 'Memento Mori' Details, Issue Video". Loudwire.
- "Gemini Syndrome's 'Alive Inside' Lyric Video: Exclusive Premiere". Billboard.com. August 5, 2016.
- "Gemini Syndrome, 'Sorry Not Sorry' – Exclusive Video Premiere". Loudwire.com.
- "Gemini Syndrome Remember We Die Chart History". Billboard.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2018.
- "Gemini Syndrome Book Fall 2017 Tour, Plan New Album + Welcome Guitarist Meegs Rascon". Loudwire.com.
- "Gemini Syndrome". Facebook.com.
- "MESSER". Facebook.com. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
- "Gemini Syndrome [LET THERE BE LIGHT]". youtube.com. YouTube. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
- "Gemini Syndrome – 3rd Degree – the Raising CD Digipack + Digital Download | Shop the Century Media Official Store".
- "Gemini Syndrome – Billboard 200 Chart history". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
- "Gemini Syndrome – Hard Rock Albums Chart history". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
- "Gemini Syndrome – Heatseeker Albums Chart history". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
- "Gemini Syndrome – Heatseeker Independent Albums Chart history". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
- "Gemini Syndrome – Heatseeker Top Rock Albums Chart history". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
- "GEMINI SYNDROME To Release 'Memento Mori' Album In August". Blabbermouth.net. June 25, 2016. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
- "The Billboard 200 – Charts – Billboard JAPAN". billboard-japan.com. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
- "Another Century – Gemini Syndrome: : New Album 'Memento Mori' Debuts At No. 1 in Heatseekers Chart!". anothercentury.com. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
- "3rd Degree – the Raising CD Digipak PRE-ORDER".
- "Gemini Syndrome – Mainstream Rock Chart history". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved June 2, 2021.