Periphery

Periphery, an American progressive metal band pioneering the ‘djent’ movement, debuted in 2010 with their self-titled album released via Sumerian Records. This foundational release quickly reached No. 128 on the Billboard Top 200 and No. 2 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.

All their studio albums and EPs are self-produced. Their critically acclaimed ‘Periphery III: Select Difficulty’ (2016) included ‘The Price Is Wrong,’ earning them a Grammy Award nomination for Best Metal Performance. In 2018, Periphery launched their independent label, 3DOT Recordings, releasing ‘Periphery IV: Hail Stan’ in 2019 under their new imprint, marking a pivotal step in creative autonomy. Continuing their musical exploration, Periphery unveiled their seventh studio album, ‘Periphery V: Djent Is Not a Genre,’ in 2023, solidifying their influence in progressive metal.

Mansoor composed for video game soundtracks (‘Halo 2: Anniversary,’ ‘Deus Ex: Mankind Divided’), founded Horizon Devices (guitar pedals), and co-owns GetGood Drums (software). Jake Bowen also releases his own electronic music. Spencer Sotelo previously served as lead vocalist for From First to Last and releases solo material as Endur. Mark Holcomb has voiced characters in video games and co-wrote songs for VUUR.

These pursuits highlight the members’ extensive skill sets and multifaceted contributions.