Invent Animate creates a sound that feels like being submerged in freezing, crystal-clear water. It is a meticulous blend of high-velocity technicality and vast, cinematic space. While their roots are firmly planted in the djent-inflected soil of modern metalcore, they have evolved into architects of atmosphere, using shimmering guitar delays and lush synth pads to soften the blow of their jagged, syncopated rhythms.
What truly sets them apart is the emotional weight carried by their textures. Unlike many of their peers who focus on aggression, Invent Animate prioritizes a sense of 'yearning' and 'coldness.' The guitar work of Keaton Goldwire utilizes slide tapping and unconventional dissonances that sound more like a haunting echo than a traditional riff, while Marcus Vik’s vocals transition seamlessly from visceral, mid-range screams to fragile, breathy cleans that feel deeply intimate.
For the uninitiated, their 2023 album Heavener is the definitive starting point. It represents the peak of their 'ambient-core' evolution, offering a perfect balance of crushing breakdowns and beautiful, soaring melodies. It is music for people who want to feel the technical mastery of a band without losing the human, vulnerable core of the songwriting.
Invent Animate (previously stylized as Invent, Animate) is an American metalcore band formed in Port Neches, Texas, in 2011. The group consists of vocalist Marcus Vik, lead guitarist Keaton Goldwire, rhythm guitarist Trey Celaya, bassist Caleb Sherraden, and drummer Brody Taylor Smith. They self-released their debut EP, Waves, on March 13, 2012. After a number of regional tours and increasing popularity in the online djent community, the band signed with Tragic Hero Records in February 2014. The band announced they would release their debut studio album, Everchanger, on August 26, 2014. Their sophomore album, Stillworld, was released on July 8, 2016. Their third album and first with Marcus Vik, Greyview, was released on March 13, 2020. Their most recent studio album, Heavener, was released through their new label, UNFD, on March 17, 2023.
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