Oceans of Slumber

Oceans of Slumber is an American heavy metal band from Houston, Texas, formed in 2011.[7]

Oceans of Slumber
Oceans of Slumber performing at Trees Dallas 2018
Oceans of Slumber performing at Trees Dallas 2018
Background information
OriginHouston, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Years active2011–present
LabelsCentury Media Records
MembersDobber Beverly
Cammie Gilbert-Beverly
Semir Özerkan
Chris Jones
Past membersRonnie Allen
Uaeb Yelsaeb
Sean Gary
Anthony Contreras
Keegan Kelly
Mat V. Aleman
Jessie Santos
Alexander Lucian
Websiteoceansofslumber.com

History

Their self-released debut album Aetherial was released in February 2013.[8][9]

Lead vocalist Cammie Gilbert joined the band in 2014, after previous vocalist Ronnie Gates left.[10] Gilbert became the primary lyrics writer for the group after joining.[11]

In 2015, the band signed with Century Media Records.[12] In 2016, they toured with Ne Obliviscaris and Enslaved on a 34 date European tour.[13]

In March 2016, they released their second album, Winter, which received positive reviews from The Houston Press and Metal Injection.[14][15]

On December 17, 2017, they released the lead single "The Decay of Disregard" off of their upcoming album The Banished Heart.[16] The second single was "The Banished Heart". The third single "No Color, No Light" in February 2018, featuring Tom S. Englund from Evergrey.[17] The album was released on March 3, 2018.[18][19] The album was included on the list of "50 Best albums of 2018 So Far" by Metal Hammer.[20] The band has been called a "female fronted Opeth" by Noisey.[21] In 2018, the band toured with Insomnium.[22] In 2019, they joined Swallow the Sun as support for their European tour.[23]

Members

Current members

  • Dobber Beverly – drums, piano (2011–present)
  • Cammie Gilbert-Beverly – lead vocals (2014–present)
  • Semir Ozerkan – bass, backing vocals (2019–present)
  • Chris Jones – guitars (2023–present)


Previous members

  • Ronnie Gates – lead vocals (2011–2014)
  • Beau Beasley – keyboards (2015)
  • Sean Gary – guitars, harsh vocals (2011–2018)
  • Anthony Contreras – guitars, backing vocals (2011–2018)
  • Keegan Kelly – bass, backing vocals (2011–2019)
  • Mat V. Aleman – keyboards (2014–2022)
  • Alexander Lucian – guitars, backing vocals (2019–2022)
  • Jessie Santos – guitars (2019–2023)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

  • Aetherial (2013)
  • Winter (2016)
  • The Banished Heart (2018)
  • Oceans of Slumber (2020)
  • Starlight and Ash (2022)

EPs

  • Blue (2015)

References
  1. Chris Latta. "Album Review: Oceans of Slumber – The Banished Heart". indiemetalvault.com.
  2. Colin Kauffman (February 28, 2018). "Oceans Of Slumber – The Banished Heart". heavyblogisheavy.com.
  3. Gonzalo Pozo (April 16, 2018). "Oceans Of Slumber – The Banished Heart (Album Review)". sonicperspectives.com.
  4. "6 New Metal Albums That Set a Strong Mood - Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. March 30, 2018.
  5. "6 New Metal Albums That Set a Strong Mood". Pitchfork.
  6. Addison Herron-Wheeler (April 5, 2018). "Album Review: Oceans of Slumber – The Banished Heart". New Noise Magazine.
  7. Monger, James Christopher. "Oceans of Slumber Biography". Allmusic.
  8. "Aetherial - OCEANS OF SLUMBER". May 15, 2013.
  9. "OCEANS OF SLUMBER UNLEASH THEIR DEBT ALBUM - AETHERIAL - The Monolith". www.themonolith.com.
  10. Dawes, Laina (March 15, 2016). "A Style All Her Own: The Undefinable Cammie Gilbert". Invisible Oranges. Archived from the original on March 17, 2016. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  11. "INTERVIEW: Cammie Gilbert - Oceans of Slumber - Distorted Sound Magazine". February 26, 2018.
  12. "Century Media Records - : OCEANS OF SLUMBER sign worldwide deal with Century Media Records; Blue EP to be released on limited edition vinyl". www.centurymedia.com.
  13. "Oceans of Slumber Returns to Houston After European Tour".
  14. Loye, Kristy (March 1, 2016). "'Winter' Is Coming: Oceans of Slumber's Latest Is a Game-Changer".
  15. "Album Review: OCEANS OF SLUMBER Winter". March 9, 2016.
  16. bravewords.com. "OCEANS OF SLUMBER Launch Music Video For New Single "The Decay Of Disregard"".
  17. "OCEANS OF SLUMBER Issue 'No Color, No Light' Animated Music Video Feat. EVERGREY's Thomas Englund (February 16th, 2018) - News @ Metal Forces Magazine". www.metalforcesmagazine.com.
  18. "THE WEEKLY INJECTION: New Releases From OCEANS OF SLUMBER, IRON REAGAN & GATECREEPER, and More Out Today - 3/2". March 2, 2018.
  19. Garrick, David (February 28, 2018). "Neon Baby: The Best Music of The Week in Houston".
  20. "Metal Hammer Says These Are 50 Best Albums of 2018 So Far".
  21. "Oceans of Slumber's Cammie Gilbert's Voice Proves Everything Really Is Bigger in Texas". April 21, 2016.
  22. "Oceans Of Slumber to tour with Insomnium – Metal Riot". metalriot.com.
  23. Munropublished, Scott (February 26, 2019). "Swallow The Sun announce European tour". louder. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
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