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Members

Current

Name
Begin
Occupation

Jake Steinhauser

2013

Electric bass guitar

Jake Steinhauser

N/A

Lead vocals

Jamie Hails

2012

Lead vocals

Jamie Hails

2017

Lead vocals

History

Name
Begin
End
Occupation

Jake Steinhauser

2012
2013

Electric guitar

Ryan Siew

2013
2023

Electric guitar

Story of Polaris

Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Polaris exploded onto the metalcore scene with a sound that transcends genre limitations. This powerhouse quartet – vocalist Jamie Hails, guitarist Rick Schneider, bassist/vocalist Jake Steinhauser, and drummer Daniel Furnari – quickly garnered attention. Their debut album, The Mortal Coil (November 3, 2017), earned critical praise and a 2018 ARIA Award nomination for Best Hard Rock. Building on this success, their sophomore effort, The Death of Me (February 21, 2020, Resist/SharpTone Records), yielded another ARIA nomination, solidifying their position as a force to be reckoned with.

Tragically, the band suffered a devastating loss in June 2023 with the passing of lead guitarist Ryan Siew. The announcement of their third studio album, Fatalism, was overshadowed by this heartbreaking news.

Polaris`s distinctive sound blends the intensity of metalcore with progressive and ambient elements, incorporating electronic textures and memorable melodic hooks. Their deeply personal lyrics explore themes of anxiety, depression, and loss, resonating with a generation grappling with similar experiences.

History:

Formed in 2012, Polaris’s genesis traces back to a high school battle of the bands, where drummer Daniel Furnari and guitarist Jake Steinhauser discovered a shared passion for metal and alternative music. Their initial lineup included vocalist Josh OLoughlin. Through mutual friends, they recruited guitarist Rick Schneider and vocalist Jamie Hails. Completing the early lineup were Jakes brother, Matt Steinhauser on bass, and James West on synth/keys, laying the foundation for the band`s future evolution.

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