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The Contortionist is an American
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band from
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. Formed in 2007, the band consists of guitarists Robby Baca and Cameron Maynard, drummer Joey Baca, vocalist Mike Lessard, bassist Jordan Eberhardt, and keyboardist Eric Guenther. They have released four studio albums and three EPs. The band signed with
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in early 2010.


History

The Contortionist formed in 2007 under the name At the Hands of Machines with vocalist Jake Morris, guitarists Robby Baca and Cameron Maynard, bassist Christopher Tilley, and drummer Joey Baca. The band's first release, the EP ''Sporadic Movements'', was released later that year. At the Hands of Machines changed their name to The Contortionist following the EP's release and the same line-up recorded the EP ''Shapeshifter'', which was released in September 2008. These two EPs featured a
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sound in contrast to the band's later works. Following the release of ''Shapeshifter'', vocalist Jake Morris left the band and was replaced by Dave Hoffman, who also provided keyboards. The band entered Voltaic Recording Studio in early 2009 and released their third EP, '' Apparition'', in September of that year. The sound of this EP continued the deathcore sound heard with Morris, but also showed the band incorporating elements of
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into its music. Hoffman departed the band in early 2010 and was replaced by Jonathan Carpenter. Not too long after Carpenter's arrival, The Contortionist began work on their debut album, ''
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''. ''Exoplanet'' was released on August 31, 2010 through
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. The album's sound continued the progressive metal/deathcore sound heard on ''Apparition'', with lyrics exploring themes such as space and interstellar travel. Several of the album's songs are reworked songs from ''Apparition'', featuring new lyrics written by Carpenter with slightly different musical passages. The band's second album, ''
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'', was released on July 17, 2012. A month before the album's release, the Contortionist released their first music video for the song "Holomovement." The sound of ''Intrinsic'' differed from previous releases; the album still contained elements of deathcore, but had a greater focus on melody and atmosphere. Carpenter's lyrics focused on science fiction themes which are reflected in the music videos for "Causality" and "Dreaming Schematics." In March 2013, Jonathan Carpenter announced his departure from the band. At the time, Carpenter and his longtime girlfriend (now his wife) were expecting their first child. He left on good terms with the band to focus on his personal life and starting his family. Carpenter commented on his departure: Robby Baca also commented on Carpenter leaving:
"We are sad to see John go, but at the same time remain fully supportive of his decision. We look forward to the process of finding a new vocalist and writing a new record."
Mike Lessard of Last Chance to Reason took over vocal duties for upcoming shows until the band found a permanent replacement. Mike Lessard commented on filling in for Carpenter:
"I'm happy to be helping my friends in the Contortionist for the next few months on tour as a temporary vocalist. I'll be returning to my duties in Last Chance to Reason once these dates are finished in May. I look forward to seeing a bunch of new and familiar faces in the months to come."
On June 21, 2013, the Contortionist announced via their Facebook page that Mike Lessard was officially their new vocalist. On April 23, 2014, the Contortionist announced via Facebook the completion of recording their third full-length album. The album was produced by Jamie King (
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, the Human Abstract, among many others). On June 26, 2014, the Contortionist announced on their Facebook page that their new album, entitled ''Language'', would be released September 16, 2014 through eOne and Good Fight Music. It was also officially made known that bassist Christopher Tilley had been replaced by former
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bassist, Jordan Eberhardt, for unannounced reasons. During an AMA session, which took place on September 12, a question regarding Christopher Tilley's departure was answered, the band's response was: "Touring and all that comes with it just wasn't what Tilley wanted to do anymore. We love Chris and wish him the best!" The band released their fourth album, entitled ''
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'', on September 15, 2017. This album featured a softer sound, with predominantly clean vocals. On August 9, 2019, the band released the EP ''
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''. The EP features two new full-length songs, an
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interlude, and a cover of "
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Musical style and influences

The Contortionist's musical style has been described as
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and
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. The band's early work showed one-time experiments in other metal genres outside their primary sound; their second EP '' Apparition'' has been described as
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. Robby Baca has stated that his influences include Planet X,
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,
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, Textures,
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. Former member Jonathan Carpenter also stated that his personal influences include Dream Theater and
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composer
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. Other influences include Rush,
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Members


Current

* Robby Baca guitars (2007–present); bass (2014); keyboards (2007–2014) * Joey Baca drums (2007–present) * Cameron Maynard guitars (2007–present) * Michael Lessard vocals (2013–present) (of Last Chance to Reason) * Eric Guenther keyboards (2014–present) * Jordan Eberhardt bass (2014–present) (formerly of
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)


Former

* Jake Morris vocals (2007–2008) * Dave Hoffman vocals, keyboards (2008–2010) (Ishia, ex-Boreworm, ex-Into the Silence, ex-Wounded Knee) * Jonathan Carpenter vocals, keyboards (2010–2013) (Foreign Waves) * Christopher Tilley bass (2007–2014)


Timeline


Discography


Studio albums


Live albums


EPs


Singles


Music videos


Concert tours

*This Is Where It Ends Tour –
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, The Contortionist *To Catch a Predatour –
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, Terror,
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, The Contortionist *The Summer Slaughter Survivors Tour – Conducting from the Grave, The Contortionist,
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*Intrinsic Tour – The Contortionist,
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, 7 Horns 7 Eyes *2012 Co-Headliner –
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, Wolves at the Gate *Frak the Gods Tour –
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, The Human Abstract, Textures, The Contortionist *MetalSucks Tour – The Contortionist,
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*The Coma Ecliptic Tour –
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, The Contortionist *The Good Fight North American Tour – The Contortionist,
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, I Declare War, Reflections, City in the Sea *European Tour –
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, The Contortionist, Destrage *The Divinity of Purpose Tour –
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, The Contortionist *Future Sequence Tour – Between the Buried and Me, The Faceless, The Contortionist,
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*Escape From the Studio Tour – Periphery, The Contortionist,
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, Toothgrinder *Traced in Constellations Tour –
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, The Contortionist, Tangled Thoughts of Leaving *Fall 2014 Tour – The Contortionist, Intervals,
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*2015 North America Tour – The Contortionist,
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, Auras *Polaris North America Tour –
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, The Contortionist, ERRA,
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*Polaris United Kingdom Tour – Tesseract, The Contortionist, Nordic Giants *2016 North America Tour – The Contortionist,
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, Sleepmakeswaves *The Mothership Tour –
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, The Contortionist,
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, Good Tiger,
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*European Unrest Tour – Periphery, The Contortionist, Destrage *The Sonic Unrest Part II Tour – Periphery, The Contortionist, Norma Jean, Infinity Shred *Colors 10th Anniversary Tour – Between the Buried and Me, The Contortionist, Polyphia, Toothgrinder *The Stories We Tell Ourselves Tour –
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, The Contortionist, Big Story, Kirra *The Clairvoyant Tour – The Contortionist,
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, Skyharbor,
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, Sikth, AlithiA *The Reimagined Tour – The Contortionist, Intervals *Animals as Leaders 10 Year Anniversary Tour – Animals as Leaders, The Contortionist *Performing Language and Exoplanet in Their Entireties - The Contortionist, Rivers of Nihil


See also

* List of E1 Music artists *
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External links

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