History Music / Periphery

* ''Periphery II: This Time It's Personal'' (2012) (Comes out July 3rd; first half of double album)
* ''Juggernaut'' (2013) (Release date TBA; second half of double album)

* ''Juggernaut'' (2012) (Release date TBA; second half of double album)

** [[http://www.youtube.com/user/Periphery Just look at their recent videos]], which contain everything from pointless yet humorous asides, their takes on the YoutubePoop, an extended discussion on [[TheElderScrollsVSkyrim Skyrim]], and some trolling for good measure. Bulb is also very keen on interacting with fans on Website/YouTube and posting on blogs such as MetalSucks, and his signature sense of humor is well loved.

* Adam "Nolly" Getgood - bass (temporary), production

* SignatureSong: ''Icarus Lives''

* OneOfUs: Oh, so very very much. [[http://www.youtube.com/user/Periphery Just look at their recent videos]], which contain everything from pointless yet humorous asides, their takes on the YoutubePoop, an extended discussion on [[TheElderScrollsVSkyrim Skyrim]], and some trolling for good measure. Bulb is also very keen on interacting with fans on Website/YouTube and posting on blogs such as MetalSucks, and his signature sense of humor is well loved.

Periphery are an American ProgressiveMetal band founded in 2005, whose relative success has made them leaders of the so-called 'djent' movement, a recent wave of metal acts that employ {{Meshuggah}}'s chugging, rhythmically complex riffing style as a key component of their music. While acts like {{SikTh}} and Textures may have developed the prototypical form of the subgenre, creating a more melodic and experimental take on the original formula, [[TropeCodifier Periphery are generally credited as its zeitgeist band]], kickstarting the popularization and diversification of the genre.

* ''Juggernaut'' (2012) (Release date TBA; second half of double album)

* FollowTheLeader: Regarded as the flagship band of the rapidly expanding djent scene...[[DoingItForTheArt not like they particularly care.]] Are themselves following in Meshuggah's footsteps.
* GenreBusting / GenreRoulette: The band has elements of this. While they have Djent's signature [[ProgressiveMetal progressive]]/[[GrooveMetal groove metal]] hybrid at their core, not only do they vary in heaviness, they also draw influences from various other genres, such as {{Mathcore}} (''Totla Mad'', parts of ''Buttersnips''), PostHardcore (''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9fXn7ebvbE Jetpacks Was Yes!]]''), NuMetal (''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBSXlbnZc60 Ow My Feelings]]'')...they even dropped a song that could be called ''[[TechnicalDeathMetal tech death]]'' (''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih_WgC3ZC_E Zyglrox]]''). They also throw in some glitchy electronic beats and effects reminiscent of IDM/Drill 'n Bass every once in a while.
* GriefSong: 'Mile Zero'.

* OneOfUs: Oh, so very very much. [[http://www.youtube.com/user/Periphery Just look at their recent videos]], which contain everything from pointless yet humorous asides, their takes on the YoutubePoop, an extended discussion on [[TheElderScrollsVSkyrim Skyrim]], and some trolling for good measure. Bulb is also very keen on interacting with fans on YouTube and posting on blogs such as MetalSucks, and his signature sense of humor is well loved.

* VocalEvolution: Spencer Sotelo, [[RevolvingDoorBand the latest in a long line of vocalists]], was not very-well recieved by some fans, the most common complaints being that his singing was "whiny" and that his HarshVocals lacked power. Come the ''Periphery II'', he's stepped his game up significantly, developing a style evocative of Protest the Hero's Rody Walker.

* FollowTheLeader: Regarded as the flagship band of the rapidly expanding djent scene...[[DoingItForTheArt not like they particularly care.]] Are themselves clearly following in Meshuggah's footsteps.

** Bafflingly, they seem to be on ''very'' good terms with many of the departed band members, to the point of going out of their way to help with their new projects in some cases. [[WildMassGuessing Maybe they're plotting to take over the world or something.]]

* FollowTheLeader: Regarded as the flagship band of the rapidly expanding djent scene...[[DoingItForTheArt not like they particularly care.]]

--> ''I love how Periphery nearly always get the top comments on their own videos, simply because they're so goddamn hilarious!''

* SeriousBusiness: The music seems serious and profound, but especially given that they pioneered a new scene sweeping the metal world, [[AvertedTrope the band members themselves have a very relaxed and humorous attitude toward what they do.]] See OneOfUs.

* VocalEvolution: Spencer Sotelo, [[RevolvingDoorBand the latest in a long line of vocalists]], was not very-well recieved by some fans, the most common complaints being that his singing was "whiny" and that his HarshVocals lacked power. Come the ''Icarus'' EP, however, all but the most die-hard of haters admit that's he's settled into his role excellently.
** Even more so with ''Periphery II'', which many fans seem to regard as defined by Spencer's performance.

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* ''Periphery II: This Time It's Personal'' (2012) (Comes out July 3rd)
* ''Juggernaut'' (2012) (Release date TBA)

Periphery are an American ProgressiveMetal band founded in 2005, whose relative success has made them leaders of the so-called 'djent' movement, a recent wave of metal acts that employ {{Meshuggah}}'s chugging, rhythmically complex riffing style as a key component of their music. While acts like Sikth and Textures may have developed the prototypical form of the subgenre, creating a more melodic and experimental take on the original formula, [[TropeCodifier Periphery are generally credited as its zeitgeist band]], kickstarting the popularization and diversification of the genre.

* ''Juggernaut'' (2012) (upcoming release; first half of double album)
* ''TBA'' (2012) (upcoming release; still untitled; second half of double album)

* RevolvingDoorBand: They went through two drummers and three vocalists in five years, ''before they even released an album''. After that, they lost a guitarist and a bassist just for good measure. They could end up [[TheDillingerEscapePlan Dillinger Escape Plan]] territory if they don't watch their step.

Periphery are an American ProgressiveMetal band whose relative success has made them leaders of the so-called 'djent' movement, a recent wave of metal acts that employ {{Meshuggah}}'s chugging, rhythmically complex riffing style as a key component of their music. While acts like Sikth and Textures may have developed the prototypical form of the subgenre, creating a more melodic and experimental take on the original formula, Periphery are generally credited as its zeitgeist band, kickstarting the popularization and diversification of the genre.

* DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything: Take Meshuggah (somewhere in between ''Chaosphere'' and ''Nothing''), make them a little lighter and teach them to use actual singing, and you'd get the gist of Periphery. Well, not exactly - see GenreBusting below.

* GenreBusting / GenreRoulette: The band has elements of this. While they have Djent's signature [[ProgressiveMetal progressive]]/[[GrooveMetal groove metal]] hybrid at their core, not only do they vary in heaviness, they also draw influences from various other genres, such as {{Mathcore}} (''Totla Mad'', parts of ''Buttersnips''), PostHardcore (''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9fXn7ebvbE Jetpacks Was Yes!]]''), NuMetal (''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBSXlbnZc60 Ow My Feelings]]'')...they even dropped a song that could be called ''[[TechnicalDeathMetal tech death]]'' (the absolutely crushing ''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih_WgC3ZC_E Zyglrox]]''). They also throw in some glitchy electronic beats and effects reminiscent of IDM/Drill 'n Bass every once in a while.

--> '''Misha:''' Yeah, that one's about the zombie apocalypse, pretty much. And, like, you read it and you don't get it, and now that we tell you that...

* MohsScaleOfRockAndMetalHardness: Most of the time, either a hard 7 or a soft 8.

* OneOfUs: Oh, so very very much. [[http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1DF1C35B2EF1CE6F Just look at their recent videos]], which contain everything from pointless yet humorous asides, their takes on the YoutubePoop, an extended discussion on [[TheElderScrollsVSkyrim Skyrim]], and some trolling for good measure. Bulb is also very keen on interacting with fans on YouTube and posting on blogs such as MetalSucks, and his signature sense of humor is well loved.

-> ''I love how Periphery nearly always get the top comments on their own videos, simply because they're so goddamn hilarious!''

-> '''Misha:''' Spencer, any comments on [Buttersnips]?
-> '''Spencer:''' Umm, yeah, I think it's about zombies.
-> '''Misha:''' Yeah, that one's about the zombie apocalypse, pretty much. And, like, you read it and you don't get it, and now that we tell you that...
-> '''Spencer:''' You'll totally get it.

* FaceOfTheBand: Guitarist/producer/programmer/songwriter Bulb, who formed the band and is undoubtedly one of the most iconic musicians of the djent scene.
* GenreBusting / GenreRoulette: The band has elements of this. While they have Djent's signature [[ProgressiveMetal progressive]]/[[GrooveMetal groove metal]] hybrid at their core, not only do they vary in heaviness, they also draw influences from various other genres, such as {{Mathcore}} (''Totla Mad'', parts of ''Buttersnips''), PostHardcore (''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9fXn7ebvbE Jetpacks Was Yes!]]''), NuMetal (''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBSXlbnZc60 Ow My Feelings]]'')...they even dropped a song that could be called ''[[TechnicalDeathMetal tech death]]'' (the absolutely crushing ''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih_WgC3ZC_E Zyglrox]]'').

* BigLippedAlligatorMoment: The 50s-esque announcer introducing the band members at the end of "Icarus Lives!"
** Also doubles as a CrowningMomentOfFunny.
* CrowningMusicOfAwesome: Much of their debut album, but ''Letter Experiment'' takes the cake with a truly epic chorus capped off by Bulb's most heartfelt lead guitar work to date.
* DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything: Take Meshuggah, make them a little lighter and teach them to use actual singing, and you'd basically get Periphery.

* NonAppearingTitle: The odd, often absurd (''Buttersnips'' and ''Jetpacks Was Yes'' in particular) song titles on ''Periphery''.
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To date, they have released one album: