Born of Osiris
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Born of Osiris is an American progressive death metal band from Palatine, Illinois
. Formed in 2003, the group has undergone a number of name changes including Your Heart Engraved, DiminisheD, and Rosecrance before finally settling with Born of Osiris in 2007, basing the name off the Egyptian deity Osiris
, and the tale of his son Horus
. The group is signed to Sumerian Records
and has released two full lengths and one EP on the label. Their album, A Higher Place
, reached number 73 on the Billboard 200
.
Their second full-length album, The Discovery
, was released March 22, 2011. The album debuted at 87 on the Billboard 200
.
Former
Palatine, Illinois
Palatine is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is a northwestern residential suburb of Chicago. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 65,479, making it the sixth-largest community in Cook County and the 16th-largest in the state of Illinois at that time...
. Formed in 2003, the group has undergone a number of name changes including Your Heart Engraved, DiminisheD, and Rosecrance before finally settling with Born of Osiris in 2007, basing the name off the Egyptian deity Osiris
Osiris
Osiris is an Egyptian god, usually identified as the god of the afterlife, the underworld and the dead. He is classically depicted as a green-skinned man with a pharaoh's beard, partially mummy-wrapped at the legs, wearing a distinctive crown with two large ostrich feathers at either side, and...
, and the tale of his son Horus
Horus
Horus is one of the oldest and most significant deities in the Ancient Egyptian religion, who was worshipped from at least the late Predynastic period through to Greco-Roman times. Different forms of Horus are recorded in history and these are treated as distinct gods by Egyptologists...
. The group is signed to Sumerian Records
Sumerian Records
Sumerian Records is an American independent record label based in Washington D.C. and Los Angeles. The label was founded in 2006 by Ash Avildsen, who is also a booking agent, and is managed by Shawn Keith. Fellsilent became the first non-US band to be signed to the label, in 2008. The label made a...
and has released two full lengths and one EP on the label. Their album, A Higher Place
A Higher Place
A Higher Place is the first full-length album by American deathcore band, Born of Osiris. It was released through Sumerian Records on July 7, 2009...
, reached number 73 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
.
Their second full-length album, The Discovery
The Discovery (album)
The Discovery is the second full-length album by American metal band, Born of Osiris. It was released through Sumerian Records on March 22, 2011...
, was released March 22, 2011. The album debuted at 87 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
.
Members
Current- Ronnie Canizaro – lead vocalsLead vocalistThe lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
(2003–present) - Joe Buras – keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, synthesizerSynthesizerA synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
s, backing vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
(2003–present) - David Darocha – bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2007–present) - Cameron Losch – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(2003–present) - Lee McKinney – guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
(2007–present) - Jason R. Richardson- guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
(2009–present)
Former
- Matthew C. Pantelis - lead guitar (2007–2008)
- Lee Evans - lead guitar (2007, 2009)
- Mike Shanahan - bass (2004-2006)
- Trevor Hurlbert - vocals (2005)
Albums
- A Higher PlaceA Higher PlaceA Higher Place is the first full-length album by American deathcore band, Born of Osiris. It was released through Sumerian Records on July 7, 2009...
(Sumerian, 2009) - The DiscoveryThe Discovery (album)The Discovery is the second full-length album by American metal band, Born of Osiris. It was released through Sumerian Records on March 22, 2011...
(Sumerian, 2011)
EPs
- Rosecrance (SumerianSumerian RecordsSumerian Records is an American independent record label based in Washington D.C. and Los Angeles. The label was founded in 2006 by Ash Avildsen, who is also a booking agent, and is managed by Shawn Keith. Fellsilent became the first non-US band to be signed to the label, in 2008. The label made a...
, 2006) (Recorded while known as Rosecrance) - The New ReignThe New Reign- Personnel :The New Reign album personnel as listed on Allmusic.Born of Osiris* Joe Buras – keyboards, backing vocals* Ronnie Canizaro – lead vocals* Cameron Losch – drums, guitar, bassArtwork and design* Ash Avildsen - art direction, photography...
(SumerianSumerian RecordsSumerian Records is an American independent record label based in Washington D.C. and Los Angeles. The label was founded in 2006 by Ash Avildsen, who is also a booking agent, and is managed by Shawn Keith. Fellsilent became the first non-US band to be signed to the label, in 2008. The label made a...
, 2007)
Demos
- Your Heart Engraved These Messages (2003) (recorded while known as Diminished)
- Youm Wara Youm (2004) (recorded while known as Your Heart Engraved)
- Rosecrance (2006) (two song demo recorded while known as Rosecrance)
- Narnia (2007)