Oni (band)

Oni is a Canadian progressive metal band[1][2][3][4][5] currently signed to Metal Blade Records. They became known to a wider international audience by accompanying the Finnish metal band Children of Bodom on their 2017 tour.[6][7][8] Noteworthy about their music is the use of a xylophone in the form of a xylosynth, which is uncommon in metal music.[9][10]

ONI
Background information
OriginOntario, Canada
GenresProgressive metal, groove metal, metalcore, djent
Years active2014–present
LabelsMetal Blade Records
Websitewww.theoniband.com
Members
  • Jake Oni
  • Martin Andres
  • Chase Bryant
  • Johnny D
  • Joe Greulich
  • Brandon White

History

ONI was formed in 2014.[11] The group released their debut album, Ironshore, in November 2016.[12] "The Only Cure" featured Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe, and was produced by Josh Wilbur, primarily recognized for his work with metal artists Lamb of God and Gojira.[13]

ONI has toured with Gojira, Max & Iggor Cavalera, The Devin Townsend Project, Death Angel, and Children of Bodom. They also performed at Ozzfest Meets Knotfest with Randy Blythe.[14] [15]

References
  1. Kelly Frazier (2017-05-03). "Canadian Progressive Metal Band Oni Set to Play The Ritz With Devil You Know, Lead Vocalist Jake Oni Talks of Band's Inception". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2017-05-17.
  2. "ONI Vocalist Discusses Past Tourmates, Possible Upcoming Concept Album, & More". Metalinjection.net. 2017-05-12. Retrieved 2017-05-19.
  3. "Q&A: Jake Oni- ONI Metal Band". The Cayman Reporter. 2016-09-23. Retrieved 2017-05-20.
  4. ""Managed by team behind Lamb Of God and Slipknot, metal band Oni release new music video"". Alternative Press: altpress.com. 2016-06-23. Retrieved 2017-05-20.
  5. Dave Ball (2016-06-17). "Canadian Metal Band Oni to Play OzzFest Meets KnotFest, Release Debut Album". nationalrockreview.com. Retrieved 2017-05-20.
  6. "Children of Bodom im Capitol: Böse Jungs mit Witz". Hannoversche Allgemeine (in German). 2017-03-09. Retrieved 2017-05-17.
  7. "News, Interviews, Concert Reviews » Children of Bodom + Forever Still + ONI @ O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London". Metal-rules.com. 2017-03-24. Retrieved 2017-05-17.
  8. Leonora Bedić. "Poznate predgrupe za Children of Bodom u Zagrebu". Muzika.hr (in Croatian). Retrieved 2017-05-17.
  9. "NYC Fans 'Worship Chaos' With Children of Bodom, Abbath, More". Loudwire.com. Retrieved 2017-05-17.
  10. "Radio UNiCC - Children of Bodom - 20 Years of Down & Dirty Tour". Radio-unicc.de (in German). 2017-03-28. Retrieved 2017-05-17.
  11. "Recensione: Ironshore ". True Metal, January 12, 2017 by Daniele D'Adamo
  12. Riley Rowe (2017-01-03). "Album Review: ONI Ironshore". www.metalinjection.net.
  13. "Exclusive: Premiere of ONI's 'The Only Cure' Video Featuring Lamb of God's Randy Blythe". Billboard Magazine. 2017-01-17. Retrieved 2017-05-17.
  14. "Metal Blade Records News Roundup – Six Feet Under, Armored Saint, Oni and ". Rock Pit, January 18, 2017 by Andrew Massie
  15. "An Interview with lead singer Jake from ONI". Go Venue Magazine, November 16, 2017 Robert Chadwick
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