Ostraca

Biography

Ostraca is an influential screamo trio from Richmond, Virginia, that formed in 2009 under the name Kilgore Trout before solidifying their current identity in 2014. The band, consisting of Gus Caldwell, Brian Russo, and John Crogan, is known for a cathartic and chaotic sound that merges the intensity of emoviolence with atmospheric post-rock, crust punk, and black metal. A stalwart of the modern DIY hardcore scene, Ostraca has released a series of acclaimed albums, including their debut 'Deathless', as well as 'Last', 'Enemy', and 'Eventualities'. They have worked with respected underground labels like #Skeletal Lightning# and are often cited alongside Virginia hardcore progenitors like *pg.99*.