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Orthrelm

Orthrelm is an American avant-garde band from Washington, D.C.

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Orthrelm
OriginWashington, D.C., U.S.
GenresExperimental rock, math rock, avant-garde metal, progressive metal
Years active2000–present
LabelsIpecac, Three One G, Troubleman Unlimited, Tolotta, Crucial Blast
MembersMick Barr
Josh Blair

Orthrelm is an American avant-garde band from Washington, D.C.1

Biography

Orthrelm is a duo composed of Mick Barr on guitar and Josh Blair on drums.1 Their songwriting style is mostly experimental, and shows the influence of avant-garde music as well as shred guitar and minimalism.

Discography

Albums

EPs

  • Iorxhscimtor (2001, Tolotta Records)
  • Orthrelm I (2001, self-released, 20 copies) / digital (2012, Orthrelm bandcamp)
  • Orthrelm II (2001, self-released, 50 copies) / digital (2012, Orthrelm bandcamp)
  • Asristir Vieldriox (2002, Troubleman Unlimited)
  • Untitled 7" (2004, Forge)
  • O-3 5" (2007, Soft Targets Journal)
  • Orthrelm II II (2012, Orthrelm bandcamp) - previously unreleased 2001 demo
  • 20012 (2012, Orthrelm bandcamp)

Compilation

  • Untitled (2010, ugEXPLODE Records) - remastered/remixed old material

Split albums

  • Touchdown/Orthrelm (2002, Troubleman)

Split EPs

  • Orthrelm / Behold... The Arctopus (2006, Crucial Blast Releases)
  • Orthrelm / Trencher - Trans Atlantic Asthma Attack (2005)
References

References

  1. York, William. "Orthrelm Biography by William York". Allmusic. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  2. Mason, Stewart. "Norildivoth Crallos Lomrixth Urthiln Review by Stewart Mason". Allmusic. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
  3. Leone, Dominique (June 21, 2005). "Orthrelm: OV Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
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