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Byzantine
Byzantine
Origin	Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
Genres	Groove metal, progressive metal, thrash metal
Years active	2000–2008, 2010–present
Labels	Prosthetic, Metal Blade
Members	Chris "OJ" Ojeda; Brian Henderson; Ryan Postlethwait; Matt Bowles
Past members	Tony Rohrbough; Chris "Cid" Adams; Michael "Skip" Cromer; Matt Wolfe; Jeremy Freeman; Sean Sydnor; James Stewart

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Byzantine is an American heavy metal band from Charleston, West Virginia,^[1] that was formed in 2000. As of March 2016, the band consists of frontman and co-founder Chris "OJ" Ojeda (guitar, vocals), Brian Henderson (guitar), Matt Bowles (drums) and Ryan Postlethwait (bass). The band has released three studio albums on Prosthetic Records along with two independent albums. Byzantine is known for its unique sound and modern, "forward thinking" musical style which explores different musical territories and song structures.

The band split on January 26, 2008, one day after the release of their third album, due to various circumstances, but reunited in 2010.^[2] In March 2016, Metal Blade Records announced that they had signed the band to a worldwide deal and that they would be releasing a new album in July 2017.

History

Byzantine was formed in the spring of 2000^[3] by bassist Chris "Cid" Adams, lead guitarist Tony Rohrbough, drummer Jeremy Freeman, and vocalist/rhythm guitarist Chris "OJ" Ojeda after their former bands, New Family and Temper, disbanded.^[3] Byzantine wrote four songs, then seven more songs were written, and 2000–2001 Demos was recorded and self-released in 2001. Soon after, Byzantine became a part of the local West Virginian heavy metal scene.^[3]

Subsequently, the band recruited local musician Matt Wolfe as a drummer. Ten songs featuring Wolfe were recorded in 2003 at Broadmoor Studios in Huntington, West Virginia and were released as The Broadmoor Demo, arousing the interest of Lamb of God's drummer Chris Adler. Byzantine then had a short East Coast tour with Lamb of God. This tour helped them obtain new fans and a deal with Prosthetic Records.^[3]

Soon after Byzantine released their debut album The Fundamental Component in February 2004, which introduced the band's trademark sound. Subsequently, Byzantine toured with Lamb of God and Shadows Fall as well as playing the main stage of New England Metal and Hardcore Festival in 2004 (and later in 2006).^[3] Chris "Cid" Adams was soon fired, and Byzantine returned to the studio to record their second album in 2005: ...And They Shall Take Up Serpents, with Tony Rohrbough taking over bass duties in the studio. The album received high praise both abroad and domestically.^[3]

A 2007 fan-oriented DVD titled Salvation, featuring exclusive material, scenes, in-studio clips, interviews, the uncut version of the "Jeremiad" music video and the performance of the never-before released "Cradle Song", increased the band's popularity.^[3] On January 22, 2008, the band's third studio album Oblivion Beckons was released.^[4] The band announced its break up one day after the release.^[2]

In March 2010, the band reunited and played local shows around West Virginia. The band members insisted that they had returned with the intention of carrying on Byzantine. However, it was announced on August 17, 2010, that original guitarist and founding member Tony Rohrbough would leave with the group. Brian Henderson then filled his role.^[5]

On January 26, 2012, it was announced the band was reunited with original lead guitarist Tony Rohrbough and had plans to record another album, which was to be self-funded.^[6] On February 26, 2013, their self-titled album was released. Bassist Michael "Skip" Cromer left the band due to finding religion.^[7]

On May 29, 2014, it was publicized that Byzantine would be recording their fifth album that September when producer Jay Hannon returned to West Virginia with new guitarist Brian Henderson and new bassist Sean Sydnor.^[8] On April 7, 2015, the studio album To Release Is to Resolve was released independently by Byzantine for the second time.

In March 2016, the band announced on media that they had signed a four-record contract with metal powerhouse label Metal Blade Records.^[9] It was announced that the band would begin recording in late summer 2016 for a spring 2017 release. The band finally entered the studio, once again working with Producer Jay Hannon. Byzantine recorded at Byzantine Studios and 7 over 8 Studios. The release date of The Cicada Tree was pushed from spring to June 2 and ultimately was released on July 28, 2017.^[10] Byzantine then set out on their first true North American tour from mid-September to October 2017, in support of thrash metal band Sacred Reich.^[11] Byzantine also introduced a new level of crowd interaction as a Tier on their Pledge Music drive. They gave 1 fan the option to buy a tier that allowed them to pick 75% of that night's set list. The Byz Boss was well received by concert goers.

Musical style, influences and lyrical themes

Byzantine plays progressive thrash, which was compared by Decibel Magazine to Testament and Megadeth, with power groove moves comparable to Meshuggah or Lamb of God, and occasional clean vocals.^[12]^[13] The band's former record label, Prosthetic Records, has also compared them to Pantera.^[3] Byzantine plays technical metal and retro-minded Bay Area thrash.^[14]^[15] Their music has been described as simultaneously melodic and aggressive.^[12]^[14] Byzantine also occasionally incorporates instrumental parts in their songs and spoken word vocals.^[14] The guitar solos alone move from fast parts to progressive to jazz.^[15] The band also uses acoustic guitar and tribal-esque drum beats.^[15]

Byzantine plays very modern metal, exploring different musical territories or song structures,^[13] and has been labeled as a "forward-thinking" band.^[16]^[17] Growing up in West Virginia has helped Byzantine develop a unique sound.^[18] "We are quite alienated from any big scene", explains Ojeda. "Therefore, we tend to think for ourselves a lot more when writing material."^[18]

The Gauntlet states "The Fundamental Component is characterized by long songs, melodic thrash and Tony Rohrbough's scathing guitar solos while still embracing technical chaos and the violent groove of bassist Chris Adams and drummer Matt Wolfe."^[18] Byzantine singer/guitarist Chris Ojeda says "I think we have a knack for achieving a good balance of chaos and melody".^[18] Liz Ciavarella from Metal Maniacs magazine uses formulations such as "Scrupulous time-shifts and strategically-placed off-beats; forever infectious grooves, breakdowns (thrashdowns?) and ceaseless experimentation that end in intricate catchy Metal mantras" to describe Byzantine's style.

Byzantine frontman Chris Ojeda, who plays guitar while singing, is considered to be in the tradition of James Hetfield, Dave Mustaine, Max Cavalera, Mikael Akerfeldt, and Chuck Schuldiner.^[18]

Lyrically the band is influenced by such bands as Meshuggah, Carcass and Opeth and focuses on problems indigenous to their home, such as religion in American society.^[3]^[18]

Band members

Current members

Chris "OJ" Ojeda – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2000–present)
Tony Rohrbough – lead guitar (2000–2013, 2024 - present)
Brian Henderson – lead guitar (2010, 2013–present), backing vocals (2013–present)
Matt Bowles – drums (2016–present)
Ryan Postlethwait – bass (2018–present)

Former members

Jeremy Freeman – drums (2000–2002)
Matt Wolfe – drums (2002–2015) (died 2021)
Chris "Cid" Adams – bass (2000–2004)
Michael "Skip" Cromer – bass (2004–2013)
Sean Sydnor – bass (2013–2018)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

The Fundamental Component – (2004, Prosthetic Records)
...And They Shall Take Up Serpents – (2005, Prosthetic Records)
Oblivion Beckons – (2008, Prosthetic Records)
Byzantine – (2013, self-released)
To Release Is to Resolve – (2015, self-released)
The Cicada Tree – (2017, Metal Blade Records)

Extended plays

Black Sea Codex – (2022, WV Snakepit)

Demos

2000–2001 Demos – (2001, Caustic Eye Productions)
Broadmoor – (2003, full-length demo, also known as European Sampler, DK Entertainment/KMS)

Other

The band was featured on two tribute albums in which they recorded an exclusive cover song for each.

On Your Knees: The Tribute To Judas Priest – (2007, Crimson Mask Records)
For the Sick, a tribute to Eyehategod – (2007, Emetic Records)
The Broadmoor Demo – (2009, originally as a bootleg recording of The Fundamental Component by Crash Music Inc., later officially released^[19])

Videography

Jeremiad: A Video by Donnie Searls – (2006, Mini-DVD, Atma)
Salvation – (2007, DVD, Prosthetic Records)
"Soul Eraser" – (2013)^[20]
The Agonies – (2015, Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, directed by Holly Siders, MA, MFA)^[21]^[22]^[23]
You Sleep, We Wake (Lyric Video) – (2015, Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, directed and animated by Holly Siders, MA, MFA)^[24]
Justinian Code – (2016, Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, directed by Holly Siders, MA, MFA)^[25]
New Ways to Bear Witness – (2017, Screaming Butterfly Entertainment)^[26]

References

^ "Byzantine Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
^ ^a ^b "BYZANTINE Is 'No Longer A Functioning Band'". Blabbermouth.net. Archived from the original on April 21, 2008. Retrieved May 1, 2008.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ "Byzantine Biography". Prosthetic Records. Archived from the original on April 30, 2008. Retrieved May 1, 2008.
^ "BYZANTINE: 'Oblivion Beckons' Release Date Announced". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on October 14, 2007. Retrieved May 17, 2008.
^ "BYZANTINE: Reunited Byzantine Parts Ways with Guitarist, Announces Replacement". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on August 20, 2010. Retrieved August 17, 2010.
^ "Reunited BYZANTINE Preparing To Record New Studio Album". Blabbermouth. January 27, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2012.
^ Pasbani, Robert (June 26, 2013). "BYZANTINE Bassist Finds Religion, Quits BYZANTINE". Metal Injection. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
^ "Byzantine To Record Fifth Studio Album". Metal Underground. May 29, 2014.
^ "Byzantine signs worldwide deal with Metal Blade Records". metalblade.com. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
^ "Byzantine "The Cicada Tree"". Metalblade.com. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
^
- Pryor, Terrance. "Sacred Reich celebrate 30 years of 'Ignorance' with Byzantine this fall". Axs.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
- "SACRED REICH To Embark On 30 Years Of Ignorance Tour In 2017". Metal Forces. May 2, 2017. Archived from the original on November 24, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
^ ^a ^b D. Shawn Bosler. "Byzantine And They Shall Take Up Serpents". Decibel Magazine. Archived from the original on May 6, 2006. Retrieved May 3, 2008.
^ ^a ^b Keith Bergman. "Byzantine Oblivion Beckons". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on April 23, 2008. Retrieved May 3, 2008.
^ ^a ^b ^c Nick Green. "Byzantine Oblivion Beckons". Decibel Magazine. Archived from the original on May 22, 2008. Retrieved May 3, 2008.
^ ^a ^b ^c Scott Alisoglu. "BYZANTINE …And They Shall Take Up Serpents". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on February 19, 2009. Retrieved May 3, 2008.
^ "BYZANTINE Is 'No Longer A Functioning Band'". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on April 21, 2008. Retrieved May 3, 2008.
^ "BYZANTINE To Unveil Two New Songs Next Week". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on October 14, 2007. Retrieved May 3, 2008.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "Byzantine Bio". The Gauntlet. Retrieved May 1, 2008.
^ "Byzantine warns fans about "new" album".
^ "NO CLEAN SINGING » AN NCS VIDEO PREMIERE: BYZANTINE'S "SOUL ERASER"". nocleansinging.com. January 11, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
^ Byzantine – "The Agonies" OFFICIAL VIDEO (HD 2015). YouTube. April 17, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
^ "Watch the Intense New Byzantine Video for "The Agonies" – MetalSucks". MetalSucks. April 16, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
^ "Byzantine Tackles Prescription Drug Addiction in 'The Agonies' Video: Exclusive – Billboard". Billboard. April 15, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
^ "Byzantine premiere You Sleep, We Wake video". Metal Hammer. April 23, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2015.
^ "Exclusive Video Premiere: Byzantine, "Justinian Code"". Metal Sucks. June 23, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
^ Metal Blade Records (May 17, 2017), Byzantine "New Ways to Bear Witness" (OFFICIAL VIDEO in 4k), retrieved May 18, 2017

External links

[1] "Byzantine Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved February 7, 2024.

[blabbermouth_split_news-2] "BYZANTINE Is 'No Longer A Functioning Band'". Blabbermouth.net. Archived from the original on April 21, 2008. Retrieved May 1, 2008.

[official_bio-3] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ "Byzantine Biography". Prosthetic Records. Archived from the original on April 30, 2008. Retrieved May 1, 2008.

[name-4] "BYZANTINE: 'Oblivion Beckons' Release Date Announced". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on October 14, 2007. Retrieved May 17, 2008.

[autogenerated1-5] "BYZANTINE: Reunited Byzantine Parts Ways with Guitarist, Announces Replacement". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on August 20, 2010. Retrieved August 17, 2010.

[6] "Reunited BYZANTINE Preparing To Record New Studio Album". Blabbermouth. January 27, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2012.

[7] Pasbani, Robert (June 26, 2013). "BYZANTINE Bassist Finds Religion, Quits BYZANTINE". Metal Injection. Retrieved October 27, 2016.

[8] "Byzantine To Record Fifth Studio Album". Metal Underground. May 29, 2014.

[metal_blade-9] "Byzantine signs worldwide deal with Metal Blade Records". metalblade.com. Retrieved April 1, 2016.

[10] "Byzantine "The Cicada Tree"". Metalblade.com. Retrieved October 11, 2020.

[11] 
Pryor, Terrance. "Sacred Reich celebrate 30 years of 'Ignorance' with Byzantine this fall". Axs.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
"SACRED REICH To Embark On 30 Years Of Ignorance Tour In 2017". Metal Forces. May 2, 2017. Archived from the original on November 24, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.

[12] Pryor, Terrance. "Sacred Reich celebrate 30 years of 'Ignorance' with Byzantine this fall". Axs.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2017.

[13] "SACRED REICH To Embark On 30 Years Of Ignorance Tour In 2017". Metal Forces. May 2, 2017. Archived from the original on November 24, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2024.

[Decibel_ATSTUS-12] D. Shawn Bosler. "Byzantine And They Shall Take Up Serpents". Decibel Magazine. Archived from the original on May 6, 2006. Retrieved May 3, 2008.

[Blabbermouth_OB-13] Keith Bergman. "Byzantine Oblivion Beckons". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on April 23, 2008. Retrieved May 3, 2008.

[Decibel_OB-14] Nick Green. "Byzantine Oblivion Beckons". Decibel Magazine. Archived from the original on May 22, 2008. Retrieved May 3, 2008.

[Blabbermouth_ATSTUS-15] Scott Alisoglu. "BYZANTINE …And They Shall Take Up Serpents". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on February 19, 2009. Retrieved May 3, 2008.

[16] "BYZANTINE Is 'No Longer A Functioning Band'". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on April 21, 2008. Retrieved May 3, 2008.

[17] "BYZANTINE To Unveil Two New Songs Next Week". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on October 14, 2007. Retrieved May 3, 2008.

[thegauntlet-18] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "Byzantine Bio". The Gauntlet. Retrieved May 1, 2008.

[19] "Byzantine warns fans about "new" album".

[20] "NO CLEAN SINGING » AN NCS VIDEO PREMIERE: BYZANTINE'S "SOUL ERASER"". nocleansinging.com. January 11, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2015.

[21] Byzantine – "The Agonies" OFFICIAL VIDEO (HD 2015). YouTube. April 17, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2015.

[22] "Watch the Intense New Byzantine Video for "The Agonies" – MetalSucks". MetalSucks. April 16, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2015.

[23] "Byzantine Tackles Prescription Drug Addiction in 'The Agonies' Video: Exclusive – Billboard". Billboard. April 15, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2015.

[24] "Byzantine premiere You Sleep, We Wake video". Metal Hammer. April 23, 2015. Retrieved August 24, 2015.

[25] "Exclusive Video Premiere: Byzantine, "Justinian Code"". Metal Sucks. June 23, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2017.

[26] Metal Blade Records (May 17, 2017), Byzantine "New Ways to Bear Witness" (OFFICIAL VIDEO in 4k), retrieved May 18, 2017

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-'''Byzantine''' is an American [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band from [[Charleston, West Virginia|Charleston]], [[West Virginia]], that was formed in 2000. As of March 2016, the band consists of front-man and co-founder Chris "OJ" Ojeda ([[rhythm guitar]] and [[Singing|vocals]]), Brian Henderson ([[guitar]]), Matt Bowles ([[Drum kit|drums]]) and Ryan Postlethwait ([[bass guitar]]). The band has released three studio albums on [[Prosthetic Records]] along with two independent albums. Byzantine is known for its unique sound and modern, "forward thinking" musical style which explores different musical territories and song structures.
+'''Byzantine''' is an American [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band from [[Charleston, West Virginia]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Byzantine Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0000632766 |access-date=2024-02-07 |website=AllMusic |language=en}}</ref> that was formed in 2000. As of March 2016, the band consists of frontman and co-founder Chris "OJ" Ojeda (guitar, vocals), Brian Henderson (guitar), Matt Bowles (drums) and Ryan Postlethwait (bass). The band has released three studio albums on [[Prosthetic Records]] along with two independent albums. Byzantine is known for its unique sound and modern, "forward thinking" musical style which explores different musical territories and song structures.
-The band split on January 26, 2008, one day after the release of their third album, due to various circumstances, but reunited in 2010.<ref name="blabbermouth split news">{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=89349 |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |title=BYZANTINE Is 'No Longer A Functioning Band' |accessdate=May 1, 2008 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080421232227/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=89349 |archivedate=April 21, 2008 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> On March 31, 2016, [[Metal Blade Records]] announced that they had signed the band to a worldwide deal and that they would be releasing a new album on July 28, 2017.<ref name="metal blade">{{cite web |url=http://www.metalblade.com/us/news/byzantine-signs-worldwide-deal-with-metal-blade-records |publisher=metalblade.com |title=Byzantine signs worldwide deal with Metal Blade Records |accessdate=April 1, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metalblade.com/us/releases/byzantine-the-cicada-tree/|title=Byzantine "The Cicada Tree" |website=Metalblade.com|accessdate=October 11, 2020}}</ref>
+The band split on January 26, 2008, one day after the release of their third album, due to various circumstances, but reunited in 2010.<ref name="blabbermouth split news">{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=89349 |publisher=Blabbermouth.net |title=BYZANTINE Is 'No Longer A Functioning Band' |accessdate=May 1, 2008 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080421232227/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=89349 |archivedate=April 21, 2008  }}</ref> In March 2016, [[Metal Blade Records]] announced that they had signed the band to a worldwide deal and that they would be releasing a new album in July 2017.
 == History ==
-Byzantine was formed in the spring of 2000<ref name="official bio" /> by bassist Chris "Cid" Adams, lead guitarist Tony Rohrbough, drummer Jeremy Freeman, and vocalist/rhythm guitarist Chris "OJ" Ojeda after their former bands, New Family and Temper, disbanded.<ref name="official bio" /> Byzantine wrote four songs, then seven more songs were written, and ''2000-2001 Demos'' was recorded and self-released in 2001. Soon after, Byzantine became a part of the local West Virginian heavy metal scene.<ref name="official bio">{{cite web |url=http://www.prostheticrecords.com/bands/byzantine/4.php |publisher=Prosthetic Records
+Byzantine was formed in the spring of 2000<ref name="official bio" /> by bassist Chris "Cid" Adams, lead guitarist Tony Rohrbough, drummer Jeremy Freeman, and vocalist/rhythm guitarist Chris "OJ" Ojeda after their former bands, New Family and Temper, disbanded.<ref name="official bio" /> Byzantine wrote four songs, then seven more songs were written, and ''2000–2001 Demos'' was recorded and self-released in 2001. Soon after, Byzantine became a part of the local West Virginian heavy metal scene.<ref name="official bio">{{cite web |url=http://www.prostheticrecords.com/bands/byzantine/4.php |publisher=Prosthetic Records
 | title=Byzantine Biography |accessdate=May 1, 2008 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080430013139/http://www.prostheticrecords.com/bands/byzantine/4.php |archivedate=April 30, 2008}}</ref>
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 Soon after Byzantine released their debut album ''[[The Fundamental Component]]'' in February 2004, which introduced the band's trademark sound. Subsequently, Byzantine toured with Lamb of God and [[Shadows Fall]] as well as playing the main stage of [[New England Metal and Hardcore Festival]] in 2004 (and later in 2006).<ref name="official bio" /> Chris "Cid" Adams was soon fired, and Byzantine returned to the studio to record their second album in 2005: ''[[...And They Shall Take Up Serpents]]'', with Tony Rohrbough taking over bass duties in the studio. The album received high praise both abroad and domestically.<ref name="official bio" />
-A 2007 fan-oriented DVD titled ''[[Salvation (DVD)|Salvation]],'' featuring exclusive material, scenes, in-studio clips, interviews, the uncut version of the "Jeremiad" music video and the performance of the never-before released "Cradle Song", increased the band's popularity.<ref name="official bio" /> On January 22, 2008, the band's third studio album ''[[Oblivion Beckons]]'' was released.<ref name="name">{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=82690 |publisher=Blabbermouth |title=BYZANTINE: 'Oblivion Beckons' Release Date Announced |accessdate=May 17, 2008 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071014185710/http://roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=82690 |archivedate=October 14, 2007 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> The band announced its break up one day after the release.<ref name="blabbermouth split news" />
+A 2007 fan-oriented DVD titled ''[[Salvation (DVD)|Salvation]],'' featuring exclusive material, scenes, in-studio clips, interviews, the uncut version of the "Jeremiad" music video and the performance of the never-before released "Cradle Song", increased the band's popularity.<ref name="official bio" /> On January 22, 2008, the band's third studio album ''[[Oblivion Beckons]]'' was released.<ref name="name">{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=82690 |publisher=Blabbermouth |title=BYZANTINE: 'Oblivion Beckons' Release Date Announced |accessdate=May 17, 2008 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071014185710/http://roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=82690 |archivedate=October 14, 2007  }}</ref> The band announced its break up one day after the release.<ref name="blabbermouth split news" />
-In March 2010, the band reunited and played local shows around West Virginia. The band members insisted that they had returned with the intention of carrying on Byzantine. However, it was announced on August 17, 2010, that original guitarist and founding member Tony Rohrbough would leave with the group. Brian Henderson then filled his role.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=144710 |publisher=Blabbermouth |title=BYZANTINE: Reunited Byzantine Parts Ways with Guitarist, Announces Replacement |accessdate=August 17, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100820123305/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=144710 |archivedate=August 20, 2010 |df= }}</ref>
+In March 2010, the band reunited and played local shows around West Virginia. The band members insisted that they had returned with the intention of carrying on Byzantine. However, it was announced on August 17, 2010, that original guitarist and founding member Tony Rohrbough would leave with the group. Brian Henderson then filled his role.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=144710 |publisher=Blabbermouth |title=BYZANTINE: Reunited Byzantine Parts Ways with Guitarist, Announces Replacement |accessdate=August 17, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100820123305/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=144710 |archivedate=August 20, 2010 }}</ref>
-On January 26, 2012, it was announced the band was reunited with original lead guitarist Tony Rohrbough and had plans to record another album, which was to be self-funded.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/reunited-byzantine-preparing-to-record-new-studio-album/|publisher=Blabbermouth|title=Reunited BYZANTINE Preparing To Record New Studio Album|accessdate=January 31, 2012}}</ref> On February 26, 2013, their [[Byzantine (album)|self-titled album]] was released. Bassist Michael "Skip" Cromer left the band due to finding [[religion]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/breakups/byzantine-bassist-finds-religon-quits-byzantine|title=BYZANTINE Bassist Finds Religion, Quits BYZANTINE|publisher=Metal Injection|first=Robert|last=Pasbani|date=June 26, 2013|accessdate=October 27, 2016}}</ref>
+On January 26, 2012, it was announced the band was reunited with original lead guitarist Tony Rohrbough and had plans to record another album, which was to be self-funded.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/reunited-byzantine-preparing-to-record-new-studio-album/|publisher=Blabbermouth|title=Reunited BYZANTINE Preparing To Record New Studio Album|date=January 27, 2012|accessdate=January 31, 2012}}</ref> On February 26, 2013, their [[Byzantine (album)|self-titled album]] was released. Bassist Michael "Skip" Cromer left the band due to finding [[religion]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/breakups/byzantine-bassist-finds-religon-quits-byzantine|title=BYZANTINE Bassist Finds Religion, Quits BYZANTINE|publisher=Metal Injection|first=Robert|last=Pasbani|date=June 26, 2013|accessdate=October 27, 2016}}</ref>
 On May 29, 2014, it was publicized that Byzantine would be recording their fifth album that September when producer Jay Hannon returned to West Virginia with new guitarist Brian Henderson and new bassist Sean Sydnor.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=103156|title=Byzantine To Record Fifth Studio Album|website=Metal Underground|date=May 29, 2014}}</ref> On April 7, 2015, the studio album ''[[To Release Is to Resolve]]'' was released independently by Byzantine for the second time.
-In March 2016, the band announced on media that they had signed a 4 record contract with metal powerhouse label Metal Blade Records. It was announced that the band would begin recording in late summer 2016 for a spring 2017 release. The band finally entered the studio, once again working with Producer Jay Hannon. Byzantine recorded at Byzantine Studios and 7 over 8 Studios. The release date of The Cicada Tree was pushed from spring to June 2 and ultimately was released on 28 July 2017. Byzantine then set out on their 1st true North American tour from mid September to October 2017, in support of thrash metal legends Sacred Reich. Byzantine also introduced a new level of crowd interaction as a Tier on their Pledge Music drive. They gave 1 fan the option to buy a tier that allowed them to pick 75% of that night's set list. The Byz Boss was well received by concert goers.
+In March 2016, the band announced on media that they had signed a four-record contract with metal powerhouse label [[Metal Blade Records]].<ref name="metal blade">{{cite web |title=Byzantine signs worldwide deal with Metal Blade Records |url=https://www.metalblade.com/us/news/byzantine-signs-worldwide-deal-with-metal-blade-records/ |accessdate=April 1, 2016 |publisher=metalblade.com}}</ref> It was announced that the band would begin recording in late summer 2016 for a spring 2017 release. The band finally entered the studio, once again working with Producer Jay Hannon. Byzantine recorded at Byzantine Studios and 7 over 8 Studios. The release date of ''The Cicada Tree'' was pushed from spring to June 2 and ultimately was released on July 28, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Byzantine "The Cicada Tree" |url=https://www.metalblade.com/us/releases/byzantine-the-cicada-tree/ |accessdate=October 11, 2020 |website=Metalblade.com}}</ref> Byzantine then set out on their first true North American tour from mid-September to October 2017, in support of thrash metal band [[Sacred Reich]].<ref> {{multiref2|{{cite web |last=Pryor |first=Terrance |title=Sacred Reich celebrate 30 years of 'Ignorance' with Byzantine this fall |url=https://www.axs.com/sacred-reich-celebrate-30-years-of-ignorance-with-byzantine-this-fall-118162 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170909223818/https://www.axs.com/sacred-reich-celebrate-30-years-of-ignorance-with-byzantine-this-fall-118162 |archive-date=9 September 2017 |access-date=May 3, 2017 |website=Axs.com}}|{{Cite web |date=2 May 2017 |title=SACRED REICH To Embark On 30 Years Of Ignorance Tour In 2017 |url=https://www.metalforcesmagazine.com/site/news-sacred-reich-embark-on-30-years-of-ignorance-tour-in-2017/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241124015202/https://www.metalforcesmagazine.com/site/news-sacred-reich-embark-on-30-years-of-ignorance-tour-in-2017/ | archive-date=24 November 2024 |access-date=24 November 2024 |website=[[Metal Forces]]}}
+}} </ref> Byzantine also introduced a new level of crowd interaction as a Tier on their Pledge Music drive. They gave 1 fan the option to buy a tier that allowed them to pick 75% of that night's set list. The Byz Boss was well received by concert goers.
 == Musical style, influences and lyrical themes ==
 Byzantine plays [[progressive metal|progressive]] [[thrash metal|thrash]], which was compared by ''[[Decibel Magazine]]'' to [[Testament (band)|Testament]] and [[Megadeth]], with [[power groove]] moves comparable to [[Meshuggah]] or [[Lamb of God (band)|Lamb of God]], and occasional clean vocals.<ref name="Decibel ATSTUS">{{cite web| url = http://www.decibelmagazine.com/reviews/aug2005/byzantine.aspx?terms=byzantine&searchtype=2&fragment=True
-| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20060506021618/http://www.decibelmagazine.com/reviews/aug2005/byzantine.aspx| archivedate=May 6, 2006| publisher = Decibel Magazine| title = Byzantine And They Shall Take Up Serpents| author = D. Shawn Bosler| accessdate = May 3, 2008}}</ref><ref name="Blabbermouth OB">{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/showreview.aspx?reviewID=1353 |publisher=Blabbermouth |title=Byzantine Oblivion Beckons |author=Keith Bergman |accessdate=May 3, 2008 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080423092032/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/showreview.aspx?reviewID=1353 |archivedate=April 23, 2008 |df= }}</ref> The band's former record label, Prosthetic Records, has also compared them to [[Pantera]].<ref name="official bio" /> Byzantine plays technical metal and retro-minded [[Bay Area thrash metal|Bay Area thrash]].<ref name="Decibel OB">{{cite web| url = http://www.decibelmagazine.com/reviews/feb2008/byzantine.aspx?terms=byzantine&searchtype=2&fragment=True| publisher = Decibel Magazine| title = Byzantine Oblivion Beckons| author = Nick Green| accessdate = May 3, 2008|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080522103130/http://www.decibelmagazine.com/reviews/feb2008/byzantine.aspx?terms=byzantine&searchtype=2&fragment=True |archivedate = May 22, 2008}}</ref><ref name="Blabbermouth ATSTUS">{{cite web
+| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20060506021618/http://www.decibelmagazine.com/reviews/aug2005/byzantine.aspx| archivedate=May 6, 2006| publisher = Decibel Magazine| title = Byzantine And They Shall Take Up Serpents| author = D. Shawn Bosler| accessdate = May 3, 2008}}</ref><ref name="Blabbermouth OB">{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/showreview.aspx?reviewID=1353 |publisher=Blabbermouth |title=Byzantine Oblivion Beckons |author=Keith Bergman |accessdate=May 3, 2008 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080423092032/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/showreview.aspx?reviewID=1353 |archivedate=April 23, 2008 }}</ref> The band's former record label, Prosthetic Records, has also compared them to [[Pantera]].<ref name="official bio" /> Byzantine plays technical metal and retro-minded [[Bay Area thrash metal|Bay Area thrash]].<ref name="Decibel OB">{{cite web| url = http://www.decibelmagazine.com/reviews/feb2008/byzantine.aspx?terms=byzantine&searchtype=2&fragment=True| publisher = Decibel Magazine| title = Byzantine Oblivion Beckons| author = Nick Green| accessdate = May 3, 2008|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080522103130/http://www.decibelmagazine.com/reviews/feb2008/byzantine.aspx?terms=byzantine&searchtype=2&fragment=True |archivedate = May 22, 2008}}</ref><ref name="Blabbermouth ATSTUS">{{cite web
  |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/showreview.aspx?reviewID=364
  |publisher=Blabbermouth
  |title=BYZANTINE …And They Shall Take Up Serpents
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+ |archivedate=February 19, 2009 }}</ref> Their music has been described as simultaneously melodic and aggressive.<ref name="Decibel ATSTUS" /><ref name="Decibel OB" /> Byzantine also occasionally incorporates instrumental parts in their songs and spoken word vocals.<ref name="Decibel OB" /> The guitar solos alone move from fast parts to progressive to [[jazz]].<ref name="Blabbermouth ATSTUS" /> The band also uses acoustic guitar and tribal-esque drum beats.<ref name="Blabbermouth ATSTUS" />
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-}}</ref> Their music has been described as simultaneously melodic and aggressive.<ref name="Decibel ATSTUS" /><ref name="Decibel OB" /> Byzantine also occasionally incorporates instrumental parts in their songs and spoken word vocals.<ref name="Decibel OB" /> The guitar solos alone move from fast parts to progressive to [[jazz]].<ref name="Blabbermouth ATSTUS" /> The band also uses acoustic guitar and tribal-esque drum beats.<ref name="Blabbermouth ATSTUS" />
 Byzantine plays very modern metal, exploring different musical territories or song structures,<ref name="Blabbermouth OB" /> and has been labeled as a "forward-thinking" band.<ref>{{cite web
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 }}</ref> Growing up in West Virginia has helped Byzantine develop a unique sound.<ref name="thegauntlet">{{cite web
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 }}</ref> "We are quite alienated from any big scene", explains Ojeda. "Therefore, we tend to think for ourselves a lot more when writing material."<ref name="thegauntlet" />
-The Gauntlet states "''The Fundamental Component'' is characterized by long songs, melodic thrash and Tony Rohrbough's scathing guitar solos while still embracing technical chaos and the violent groove of bassist Chris Adams and drummer Matt Wolfe."<ref name="thegauntlet" /> Byzantine singer/guitarist Chris Ojeda says "I think we have a knack for achieving a good balance of chaos and melody".<ref name="thegauntlet" /> Liz Ciavarella from [[Metal Maniacs]] magazine uses formulations such as "Scrupulous time-shifts and {{Sic|?|hide=y|strategically|-}}placed off-beats; forever infectious grooves, breakdowns (Thrashdowns?) and ceaseless experimentation that end in intricate catchy Metal mantras" to describe Byzantine's style.
+The Gauntlet states "''The Fundamental Component'' is characterized by long songs, melodic thrash and Tony Rohrbough's scathing guitar solos while still embracing technical chaos and the violent groove of bassist Chris Adams and drummer Matt Wolfe."<ref name="thegauntlet" /> Byzantine singer/guitarist Chris Ojeda says "I think we have a knack for achieving a good balance of chaos and melody".<ref name="thegauntlet" /> Liz Ciavarella from [[Metal Maniacs]] magazine uses formulations such as "Scrupulous time-shifts and {{Sic|?|hide=y|strategically|-}}placed off-beats; forever infectious grooves, breakdowns (thrashdowns?) and ceaseless experimentation that end in intricate catchy Metal mantras" to describe Byzantine's style.
 Byzantine frontman Chris Ojeda, who plays guitar while singing, is considered to be in the tradition of [[James Hetfield]], [[Dave Mustaine]], [[Max Cavalera]], [[Mikael Akerfeldt]], and [[Chuck Schuldiner]].<ref name="thegauntlet" />
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 * Chris "OJ" Ojeda – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2000–present)
+* Tony Rohrbough – lead guitar (2000–2013, 2024 - present)
 * Brian Henderson – lead guitar (2010, 2013–present), backing vocals (2013–present)
 * Matt Bowles – drums (2016–present)
-* Ryan Postlethwait - bass (2018–present)
+* Ryan Postlethwait – bass (2018–present)
 === Former members ===
-* Jeremy Freeman - drums (2000-2002)
+* Jeremy Freeman – drums (2000–2002)
-* Matt Wolfe – drums (2002–2015)
+* Matt Wolfe – drums (2002–2015) (died 2021)
 * Chris "Cid" Adams – bass (2000–2004)
 * Michael "Skip" Cromer – bass (2004–2013)
-* Tony Rohrbough – lead guitar (2000–2013)
 * Sean Sydnor – bass (2013–2018)
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+Period = from:2000 till:2022
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+  width:11 textcolor:black align:left anchor:from shift:(10,-4)
   bar:OJ from:01/01/2000 till:end color:Vocals
   bar:DM from:01/01/2000 till:01/01/2002 color:Drums
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 * ''[[To Release Is to Resolve]]'' – (2015, self-released)
 * ''The Cicada Tree'' – (2017, Metal Blade Records)
+=== Extended plays ===
+* ''Black Sea Codex – (2022, WV Snakepit)''
 === Demos ===
-* ''2000-2001 Demos'' – (2001, [[Caustic Eye Productions]])
+* ''2000–2001 Demos'' – (2001, [[Caustic Eye Productions]])
 * ''Broadmoor'' – (2003, full-length demo, also known as ''European Sampler'', DK Entertainment/KMS)
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 * ''On Your Knees: The Tribute To [[Judas Priest]]'' – (2007, Crimson Mask Records)
 * ''[[For the Sick]], a tribute to [[Eyehategod]]'' – (2007, Emetic Records)
+* ''The Broadmoor Demo'' – (2009, originally as a [[bootleg recording]] of [[The Fundamental Component]] by Crash Music Inc., later officially released<ref>{{cite web | url=https://lambgoat.com/news/12389/Byzantine-warns-fans-about-new-album | title=Byzantine warns fans about "new" album }}</ref>)
 == Videography ==
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 * ''[[Jeremiad: A Video by Donnie Searls]]'' – (2006, Mini-DVD, Atma)
 * ''[[Salvation (DVD)|Salvation]]'' – (2007, DVD, Prosthetic Records)
-* "Soul Eraser" – (2013)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nocleansinging.com/2013/01/11/an-ncs-video-premiere-byzantines-soul-eraser/|title=NO CLEAN SINGING » AN NCS VIDEO PREMIERE: BYZANTINE'S "SOUL ERASER"|work=nocleansinging.com|accessdate=August 24, 2015}}</ref>
+* "Soul Eraser" – (2013)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nocleansinging.com/2013/01/11/an-ncs-video-premiere-byzantines-soul-eraser/|title=NO CLEAN SINGING » AN NCS VIDEO PREMIERE: BYZANTINE'S "SOUL ERASER"|work=nocleansinging.com|date=January 11, 2013|accessdate=August 24, 2015}}</ref>
-* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqu7i7WCbBY The Agonies] – (2015, Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, directed by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3730319/ Holly Siders, MA, MFA])<ref>{{cite av media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqu7i7WCbBY|title=Byzantine - "The Agonies" OFFICIAL VIDEO (HD 2015)|date=April 17, 2015|work=YouTube|accessdate=August 24, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2015/04/16/watch-intense-new-byzantine-video-agonies/|title=Watch the Intense New Byzantine Video for "The Agonies" - MetalSucks|work=MetalSucks|accessdate=August 24, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6531679/byzantine-video-the-agonies-exclusive|title=Byzantine Tackles Prescription Drug Addiction in 'The Agonies' Video: Exclusive - Billboard|work=Billboard|accessdate=August 24, 2015}}</ref>
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqu7i7WCbBY The Agonies] – (2015, Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, directed by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3730319/ Holly Siders, MA, MFA])<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqu7i7WCbBY|title=Byzantine – "The Agonies" OFFICIAL VIDEO (HD 2015)|date=April 17, 2015|work=YouTube|accessdate=August 24, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2015/04/16/watch-intense-new-byzantine-video-agonies/|title=Watch the Intense New Byzantine Video for "The Agonies" – MetalSucks|work=MetalSucks|date=April 16, 2015|accessdate=August 24, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6531679/byzantine-video-the-agonies-exclusive|title=Byzantine Tackles Prescription Drug Addiction in 'The Agonies' Video: Exclusive – Billboard|magazine=Billboard|date=April 15, 2015|accessdate=August 24, 2015}}</ref>
-* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zaa2EWzTaCY You Sleep, We Wake (Lyric Video)] – (2015, Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, directed and animated by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3730319/ Holly Siders, MA, MFA])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://metalhammer.teamrock.com/news/2015-04-23/byzantine-premiere-you-sleep-we-wake-video|title=Byzantine premiere You Sleep, We Wake video|work=Metal Hammer|accessdate=August 24, 2015}}</ref>
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zaa2EWzTaCY You Sleep, We Wake (Lyric Video)] – (2015, Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, directed and animated by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3730319/ Holly Siders, MA, MFA])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://metalhammer.teamrock.com/news/2015-04-23/byzantine-premiere-you-sleep-we-wake-video|title=Byzantine premiere You Sleep, We Wake video|work=Metal Hammer|date=April 23, 2015|accessdate=August 24, 2015}}</ref>
-* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxr6qfSYKLo Justinian Code] – (2016, Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, directed by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3730319/ Holly Siders, MA, MFA])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2016/06/23/exclusive-video-premiere-byzantine-justinian-code/|title=Exclusive Video Premiere: Byzantine, "Justinian Code"|work=Metal Sucks|accessdate=January 31, 2017}}</ref>
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lxr6qfSYKLo Justinian Code] – (2016, Screaming Butterfly Entertainment, directed by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3730319/ Holly Siders, MA, MFA])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2016/06/23/exclusive-video-premiere-byzantine-justinian-code/|title=Exclusive Video Premiere: Byzantine, "Justinian Code"|work=Metal Sucks|date=June 23, 2016|accessdate=January 31, 2017}}</ref>
-* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpdNtOjFifw New Ways to Bear Witness] - (2017, Screaming Butterfly Entertainment)<ref>{{Citation|last=Metal Blade Records|title=Byzantine "New Ways to Bear Witness" (OFFICIAL VIDEO in 4k)|date=2017-05-17|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpdNtOjFifw|accessdate=2017-05-18}}</ref>
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpdNtOjFifw New Ways to Bear Witness] – (2017, Screaming Butterfly Entertainment)<ref>{{Citation|last=Metal Blade Records|title=Byzantine "New Ways to Bear Witness" (OFFICIAL VIDEO in 4k)|date=May 17, 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpdNtOjFifw|accessdate=May 18, 2017}}</ref>
 == References ==
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 == External links ==
+* [http://www.byzantinemetal.com/ Official website]
-* [http://www.myspace.com/byzantine Byzantine] at [[MySpace.com]]
 * [https://web.archive.org/web/20080430013139/http://www.prostheticrecords.com/bands/byzantine/4.php Byzantine] at [[Prosthetic Records]]
+*{{allmusic}}
-* [http://www.byzantinemetal.com/ Byzantine: Official Site]
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