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Animals as Leaders at Portland, OR in Roseland Theater 2024
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Fan Reviews

Timmy
December 1st 2024
So sick seeing them after so long. I’ve seen them consistently almost every album cycle, and I saw them when The Joy Of Motion came out, so to see them for the anniversary and get to see songs live that have never been played live, and seeing how they evolved the parts as a band was insane. Can’t wait to see them the next time they come to LA!
Los Angeles, CA@
The United Theater on Broadway
Mbourgon
November 30th 2024
The only downside was just how many people wanted to see them. Got in line half an hour before the show started, line was backed up a good 30 to 40 minutes, and the venue was already packed. That said, they played the entirety of the album and another 20 or 25 minutes besides, they were obviously all having a great time, and we did too. Would absolutely do it again
Dallas, TX@
Granada Theater
Rick
November 22nd 2024
These guys have more talent in one eyelash then 100's of musicians of this caliber. Mind blowing rhythms and timing. These guys are unf**king believable!!!!! A must see show like Rush, Yngwie J Malmsteen, Steve Via, Pink Floyd, or Van Halen. You'll sh*t yourself watching them play. You will make your guitar at home into a coffee table and say there's no sense even trying. Amazing show. I really enjoyed it!!!
Cincinnati, OH@
Bogart's
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About Animals as Leaders

Sometimes, a band’s music registers just as seismically on an emotional wavelength as it does on a sonic spectrum. Animals As leaders—Tosin Abasi [guitar], Javier Reyes [guitar], and Matt Garstka [drums]—reimagine, reinterpret, and refresh instrumental prog, experimental metal, modern jazz, alternative, and even world music to a point where the reaction becomes primal on their fourth full-length album, The Madness of Many [Sumerian Records]. “What you’re hearing is the madness of the band, what happens in our heads, and what it sounds like when you put it all together,” exclaims Javier. “For us, that’s the sound of the new album. It’s simply the madness of these three individuals. We’re trying to create something that only we can do.”
That’s why Animals As Leaders have risen to celebrated heroes of their respective instruments since first emerging in 2007. Most recently, 2014’s The Joy of Motion bowed at #24 on the Billboard Top 200, moving 13,000 copies first-week. Along the way, the trio has earned acclaim from the likes of Consequence of Sound, Revolver, Ultimate Guitar, and Rolling Stone who extolled them, “as satisfying in their visceral kick as they are in dazzling displays of dexterity.” Tosin would grace the cover of Guitar World twice, while Matt covered Modern Drummer. Consistently delivering a captivating show, they’ve toured alongside Deftones, Between The Buried And Me, Periphery, and many others in addition to Tosin joining Joe Satriani at the G4 Experience and Steve Vai and Nuno Bettencourt for the Generation Axe Tour. Matt remains a sought-after talent, performing on Late Night With Seth Meyers and at drum clinics and festivals worldwide, and Javier’s solo project Mestis stands out as a fan favorite. When it came time to begin working on new music in late 2015, the musicians possessed a clear vision for their next evolution. “Instead of enlisting a producer, we ended up doing everything ourselves for the first time,” says Javier. “We were really influencing each other, and it’s the most collaborative effort so far.” The band opened up the writing process like never before since Matt joining in 2012. Ideas were flowing freely, and his contributions added another dimension to the group’s signature style.

Another first, Tosin and Javier actually wrote guitar to the drums of six-minute album opener “Arithmophobia.” It’s polyrhythmic percussive palette provided the perfect backdrop for distinct dexterous riffing and a hypnotic hummable lead. “That was something I sent the guys, and I sat down and explained it,” reveals Matt. “It turned into a very cool track.”
“Eventually, it didn’t seem so foreign,” chuckles Javier. “It challenged us to create a new style while still persevering who we are.”
“Most people would expect a heavy song,” he goes on. “It moves like a dance, ballet, or something very theatrical. That’s where the title came from. It’s literally a journey in your head.” Ultimately, The Madness of Many will impact listeners like only Animals As Leaders can. Javier leaves off, “I just want to blow people’s minds and leave them speechless, so they want to share the record.”
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Band Members:
Javier Reyes: 7 and 8 String Guitars pupusas..., Tosin Abasi:7 and 8 String Guitars criticism.., Matt Garstka : Drums saltines..

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Fan Reviews

Timmy
December 1st 2024
So sick seeing them after so long. I’ve seen them consistently almost every album cycle, and I saw them when The Joy Of Motion came out, so to see them for the anniversary and get to see songs live that have never been played live, and seeing how they evolved the parts as a band was insane. Can’t wait to see them the next time they come to LA!
Los Angeles, CA@
The United Theater on Broadway
Mbourgon
November 30th 2024
The only downside was just how many people wanted to see them. Got in line half an hour before the show started, line was backed up a good 30 to 40 minutes, and the venue was already packed. That said, they played the entirety of the album and another 20 or 25 minutes besides, they were obviously all having a great time, and we did too. Would absolutely do it again
Dallas, TX@
Granada Theater
Rick
November 22nd 2024
These guys have more talent in one eyelash then 100's of musicians of this caliber. Mind blowing rhythms and timing. These guys are unf**king believable!!!!! A must see show like Rush, Yngwie J Malmsteen, Steve Via, Pink Floyd, or Van Halen. You'll sh*t yourself watching them play. You will make your guitar at home into a coffee table and say there's no sense even trying. Amazing show. I really enjoyed it!!!
Cincinnati, OH@
Bogart's
View More Fan Reviews

About Animals as Leaders

Sometimes, a band’s music registers just as seismically on an emotional wavelength as it does on a sonic spectrum. Animals As leaders—Tosin Abasi [guitar], Javier Reyes [guitar], and Matt Garstka [drums]—reimagine, reinterpret, and refresh instrumental prog, experimental metal, modern jazz, alternative, and even world music to a point where the reaction becomes primal on their fourth full-length album, The Madness of Many [Sumerian Records]. “What you’re hearing is the madness of the band, what happens in our heads, and what it sounds like when you put it all together,” exclaims Javier. “For us, that’s the sound of the new album. It’s simply the madness of these three individuals. We’re trying to create something that only we can do.”
That’s why Animals As Leaders have risen to celebrated heroes of their respective instruments since first emerging in 2007. Most recently, 2014’s The Joy of Motion bowed at #24 on the Billboard Top 200, moving 13,000 copies first-week. Along the way, the trio has earned acclaim from the likes of Consequence of Sound, Revolver, Ultimate Guitar, and Rolling Stone who extolled them, “as satisfying in their visceral kick as they are in dazzling displays of dexterity.” Tosin would grace the cover of Guitar World twice, while Matt covered Modern Drummer. Consistently delivering a captivating show, they’ve toured alongside Deftones, Between The Buried And Me, Periphery, and many others in addition to Tosin joining Joe Satriani at the G4 Experience and Steve Vai and Nuno Bettencourt for the Generation Axe Tour. Matt remains a sought-after talent, performing on Late Night With Seth Meyers and at drum clinics and festivals worldwide, and Javier’s solo project Mestis stands out as a fan favorite. When it came time to begin working on new music in late 2015, the musicians possessed a clear vision for their next evolution. “Instead of enlisting a producer, we ended up doing everything ourselves for the first time,” says Javier. “We were really influencing each other, and it’s the most collaborative effort so far.” The band opened up the writing process like never before since Matt joining in 2012. Ideas were flowing freely, and his contributions added another dimension to the group’s signature style.

Another first, Tosin and Javier actually wrote guitar to the drums of six-minute album opener “Arithmophobia.” It’s polyrhythmic percussive palette provided the perfect backdrop for distinct dexterous riffing and a hypnotic hummable lead. “That was something I sent the guys, and I sat down and explained it,” reveals Matt. “It turned into a very cool track.”
“Eventually, it didn’t seem so foreign,” chuckles Javier. “It challenged us to create a new style while still persevering who we are.”
“Most people would expect a heavy song,” he goes on. “It moves like a dance, ballet, or something very theatrical. That’s where the title came from. It’s literally a journey in your head.” Ultimately, The Madness of Many will impact listeners like only Animals As Leaders can. Javier leaves off, “I just want to blow people’s minds and leave them speechless, so they want to share the record.”
Show More
Band Members:
Javier Reyes: 7 and 8 String Guitars pupusas..., Tosin Abasi:7 and 8 String Guitars criticism.., Matt Garstka : Drums saltines..

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