Animals as Leaders
- Type: Band/Group
- Born: 2007 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Active: 2007 - present
Biography
Animals as Leaders are a Washington, D.C. instrumental progressive metal trio led by guitarist Tosin Abasi, formed in 2007. Abasi recorded the debut album 'Animals as Leaders' (2009) almost alone for #Prosthetic Records# before guitarist Javier Reyes joined in 2009 and drummer Matt Garstka in 2012. On #Sumerian Records#, the trio's eight-string guitar work and jazz and electronic influences produced 'The Joy of Motion' (2014), 'The Madness of Many' (2016) and 'Parrhesia' (2022).
Genres
Animals as Leaders Discography
- Animals as Leaders (2009) - Album - rated 3.67/5
- Weightless (2011) - Album - rated 3.47/5
- The Joy of Motion (2014) - Album - rated 3.66/5
- The Madness of Many (2016) - Album - rated 3.07/5
- Parrhesia (2022) - Album - rated 3.57/5
Members
- Tosin Abasi - lead guitar (2007鈥揚resent)
- Javier Reyes - rhythm guitar (2009鈥揚resent)
- Matt Garstka - drums (2012鈥揚resent)