Spiritbox

Hailing from Victoria, British Columbia, Spiritbox exploded onto the metal scene in October 2017. Formed by guitarist Mike Stringer and vocalist Courtney LaPlante (a married couple), the band—which also includes drummer Zev Rose and bassist Josh Gilbert—quickly carved a niche with their unique blend of metalcore and progressive metal. Their sound transcends subgenres, incorporating electronic elements and drawing from diverse influences.

Initially building their fanbase through savvy internet promotion and killer music videos, Spiritbox’s early success came from self-released EPs: Spiritbox (2017) and Singles Collection (2019). Their strategic approach paid off; they graduated from online sensations to a touring act in 2020. A string of Billboard-charting singles paved the way for their major label debut album, Eternal Blue (2021), which impressively debuted at #13 on the US Billboard 200. They’ve continued to build momentum with subsequent EPs, Rotoscope (2022) and The Fear of Fear (2023), all released through their own Pale Chord label in partnership with Rise Records.

LaPlante and Stringer`s previous experience in Iwrestledabearonce provided valuable experience, but Spiritbox represents a clear artistic evolution; a chance to truly define their unique vision. Their next chapter, the highly anticipated second studio album, Tsunami Sea, is set to drop March 7, 2025.