Bacchae were an American

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The band took their name from the ancient Greek tragedy, ''

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''. The band has been compared to

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. Formed in 2016, Bacchae self-released their debut album, ''Down the Drain'' in 2017. The Philadelphia label Get Better Records released Bacchae's follow-up self-titled EP in 2018, as well as their subsequent albums ''Pleasure Vision'' (2020) and ''Next Time'' (2024). Bacchae announced their breakup via Instagram on September 6, 2024.

Discography

*''Down the Drain'' (2017) *''Bacchae'' EP (2018) *''Pleasure Vision'' (2020) *''Next Time'' (2024)

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