Current lineup: Caleb Sherraden (Electric bass guitar), Keaton Goldwire (Electric guitar), Trey Celaya (Lead vocals), Marcus Vik (Lead vocals), Brody Taylor Smith (Drums (drum set))
Story of Invent Animate
Hailing from Port Neches, Texas, Invent Animate (formerly stylized as Invent, Animate) exploded onto the metalcore scene in 2011. This quintet—vocalist Marcus Vik, lead guitarist Keaton Goldwire, rhythm guitarist Trey Celaya, bassist Caleb Sherraden, and drummer Brody Taylor Smith—quickly made a name for themselves. Their debut EP, Waves, a six-track powerhouse recorded at 456 Recordings with producer Brian Hood (ex-My Children My Bride), dropped in March 2012. Building a fervent following through relentless regional touring and a strong online presence within the djent community, the band caught the attention of Tragic Hero Records, signing with the label in February 2014.
This led to their debut full-length, Everchanger, released August 2014. They followed up with Stillworld in July 2016, solidifying their position in the metalcore landscape. Greyview, their third album and the first featuring Marcus Vik on vocals, arrived in March 2020. Most recently, Invent Animate unleashed Heavener in March 2023 via their new label home, UNFD, showcasing their continued evolution and mastery of the genre.
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