Crobot

Crobot
Origin Pottsville, Pennsylvania, United States
Genres Hard rock, glam metal
Years active 2011–present
Labels Wind-up Records
Website www.crobotband.com
Members Brandon Yeagley - Lead Vocals, Harmonica
Chris Bishop - Guitar, Vocals
Jake Figueroa - Bass
Paul Figueroa - Drums

Crobot is an American hard rock band from Pottsville, Pennsylvania composed of Brandon Yeagley, Chris Bishop, Jake Figueroa and Paul Figueroa. They were signed to Wind-up Records in 2013.

Beginnings

In the Summer of 2011, Brandon Yeagley and Chris Bishop created Crobot, joined later by brothers Paul and Jake Figueroa, who previously performed similar styles of music in another band.[1] In 2012 the band’s original lineup self released their debut EP, The Legend of the Spaceborne Killer, along with a music video for the eponymous first single. Later that year, the rhythm section of the band was revamped with the addition of the Figueroa brothers on bass and drums.

Wind-up Records and the Present

In 2013, Crobot was discovered by Wind-up Records, and was officially signed in December.[2][3] On May 13, 2014, they released their self-titled EP, produced by Machine (Clutch, Lamb of God, Cobra Starship, Gym Class Heroes). The EP, which features four tracks off their upcoming full-length album, was released to positive reviews.[4][5] Their first single and video for “Nowhere to Hide” was debuted on Revolver on May 14, 2014[6] and has since hit number 16 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart as of August 2014. Also in May, Crobot was added to the 2014 lineup for Taco Bell’s Feed the Beat campaign.[7]

The band is continuing their extensive touring habits that they are known for. In 2014 alone, they toured with Chevelle, Clutch, The Sword, Truckfighters, KYNG, Kill Devil Hill and more, in addition to playing festivals such as SXSW and Rock on the Range.[8][9][10][11][12] They embarked on their first UK tour in September, 2014, with The Virginmarys.[13] Crobot started their 2015 in the studio but later performed at the "ShipRocked" music festival at sea [14] from February 2–6 with Limp Bizkit, Black Label Society, Buckcherry, and fellow Wind Up Records band Filter. The band then headed to Europe for a stint with Black Label Society and Anthrax before returning to the U.S. in April for a tour starting in Denver. On June 8th 2016 Crobot released their new single "Not for Sale" taken from their second studio album Welcome to Fat City, released September 23rd.[15]

Music

Crobot describes their music as “Dirty. Groove. Rock.”, and has been compared to hard rock bands like Wolfmother, Queens of the Stone Age, Rage Against the Machine and Soundgarden.[16][17] Frontman Brandon Yeagley has been praised for his power packed vocals and dynamic stage presence, guiding the band’s “undeniably magnetizing live shows.” [18]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

References

  1. ↑ "Crobot: Cosmic Spasms, Blood Orange Smoothies and Touring with Motörhead". Provenance Magazine.
  2. ↑ "Crobot Signs With Wind-up, On Tour With Clutch And The Sword!". Wind-up Records. 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2013-12-17.
  3. ↑ "Crobot Signs With Wind Up Records". Blabbermouth. 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2013-12-17.
  4. ↑ "Review: Crobot - Crobot". Revolver Magazine. 2014-05-21. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
  5. ↑ "Album Review: Crobot - Crobot (EP)". The Great Southern Brainfart. 2014-05-12. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
  6. ↑ "Crobot Premiere New Music Video, "Nowhere To Hide"". Revolver. 2014-05-14. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
  7. ↑ "Feed The Beat". Taco Bell. 2014-05-01. Retrieved 2014-05-01.
  8. ↑ "Crobot Signs With Wind-up, On Tour With Clutch And The Sword!". Wind-up Records. 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2013-12-17.
  9. ↑ "Getting To Know Crobot". DMVicious. 2013-03-18. Retrieved 2013-03-18.
  10. ↑ "11 Bands you MUST see at SXSW". Life Is Awesome. 2014-03-05. Retrieved 2014-03-05.
  11. ↑ "Rock On The Range Recap Video". Revolver Magazine. 2014-05-27. Retrieved 2014-05-27.
  12. ↑ "Crobot at Rock On The Range 2014". Affliction Clothing Blog. 2014-06-03. Retrieved 2014-06-03.
  13. ↑ "September UK Tour Support Bands Confirmed". The Virginmarys. 2014-05-24. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
  14. ↑ "Shiprocked from Miami to Great Stirrup Cay". 2015-02-04.
  15. ↑ http://blog.crobotband.com/Tour
  16. ↑ "Clutch brings awe-inspiring stoner rock show to Town Ballroom". Buffalo News. 2014-01-11. Retrieved 2014-01-11.
  17. ↑ "Crobot: The Breakout Band of Rock on the Range 2014". Pittsburgh Music Magazine. 2014-05-20. Retrieved 2014-05-20.
  18. ↑ "Crobot – The Band". Degeneration Nation. Retrieved 2014-06-05.

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