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| years_active = 2007–present | label = | associated_acts = | website = | current_members = * Joey Baca * Robby Baca * Cameron Maynard * Mike Lessard * Jordan Eberhardt * Eric Guenther | past_members = * Dave Hoffman * Jake Morris * Jonathan Carpenter * Christopher Tilley}} The Contortionist is an American progressive metal band from Indianapolis, Indiana. Formed in 2007, the band consists of guitarists Robby Baca and Cameron Maynard, drummer Joey Baca, vocalist Mike Lessard, bassist Jordan Eberhardt, and keyboardist Eric Guenther. They have released three studio albums and three EPs. The band signed with E1 and Good Fight Music in early 2010 .〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.goodfightmusic.com/artists/thecontortionist.php# )〕 The Contortionist has toured with many bands including Hatebreed,〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.marathonmusicworks.com/event/189895-hatebreed-nashville/ )〕 Born of Osiris, Periphery, Between the Buried and Me, All Shall Perish,〔 Veil of Maya,〔 After the Burial, Intervals, Protest the Hero, and TesseracT. ==History== In March 2013, Jonathan Carpenter announced his departure from the band. At the time, Carpenter and his longtime girlfriend (now his wife) were expecting their first child. He left on good terms with the band to focus on his personal life and starting his family. Carpenter commented on his departure: Robby Baca also commented on Carpenter leaving: "We are sad to see Jon go, but at the same time remain fully supportive of his decision. We look forward to the process of finding a new vocalist and writing a new record." Mike Lessard of Last Chance to Reason took over vocal duties for upcoming shows until the band can find a permanent replacement. Mike Lessard commented on filling in for Carpenter: "I'm happy to be helping my friends in The Contortionist for the next few months on tour as a temporary vocalist. I'll be returning to my duties in Last Chance to Reason once these dates are finished in May. I look forward to seeing a bunch of new and familiar faces in the months to come." On June 21, 2013, The Contortionist announced via their Facebook page that Mike Lessard was officially their new vocalist. On April 23, 2014, The Contortionist announced via Facebook the completion of recording their third full-length album. The album was produced by Jamie King (Between the Buried and Me, He Is Legend, The Human Abstract, among many others).〔(【引用サイトリンク】accessdate=18 May 2014 )〕 On June 26, 2014, The Contortionist announced on their Facebook page that their new album, entitled ''Language'', will be released September 16, 2014 through eOne and Good Fight Music. It was also officially made known that bassist Christopher Tilley had been replaced by former Scale the Summit bassist, Jordan Eberhardt, for unannounced reasons. During an AMA session, which took place on September 12, a question regarding Christopher Tilley's departure was answered, the band's response was: "Touring and all that comes with it just wasn't what Tilley wanted to do anymore. We love Chris and wish him the best!" 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Contortionist」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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