Arch Echo is an American

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band from

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. Formed in 2016, it consists of keyboardist Joey Izzo, guitarists Adam Rafowitz and Adam Bentley, bassist Joe Calderone, and drummer Richie Martinez. They have released three studio albums: ''Arch Echo'' (2017), ''You Won’t Believe What Happens Next!'' (2019), and ''Final Pitch'' (2023).

Biography

Arch Echo formed in 2016 while its members attended the

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. They have released three studio albums: ''Arch Echo'' (2017), ''You Won’t Believe What Happens Next!'' (2019), and ''Final Pitch'' (2023), which featured guest appearances from

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, Anthony Vincent, and Adrián Terrazas-González. They have toured with

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, VOLA and

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's song "100,000 Voices", from the album ''

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Style and influences

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'' described Arch Echo's style as "instrumental prog metal that recalls the classics (

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, Dream Theater) in sheer speed and general wankery (in a good way), mixed in with riff-based

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, Periphery), along with the more hip-shaking, jazzy style that’s been popular of late (

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, Plini)." Other influences include Rush,

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, and

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Band members

*Joey Izzo - keyboards (2016–present) *Adam Rafowitz - guitar (2016–present) *Adam Bentley - guitar (2016–present) *Joe Calderone - bass (2016–present) *Richie Martinez - drums (2016–present)

Discography

Studio albums

* ''Arch Echo'' (2017) * ''You Won’t Believe What Happens Next!'' (2019) * ''Final Pitch'' (2023)

EPs

* ''Story I'' (2020) * ''3X3: Catalyst'' (2025)

References

External links

* {{Official, https://www.archecho.com/ American progressive metal musical groups American instrumental rock musical groups Musical groups established in 2016 Musical groups from Nashville, Tennessee Djent