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ARTIST OF THE MONTH -

ANIMALS AS LEADERS

Animals as Leaders is an American instrumental progressive metal band formed by guitarist Tosin Abasi in 2007. It currently features guitarist Javier Reyes and drummer Matt Garstka. Prosthetic Records released the band's self-titled debut album in April 2009. Abasi and Reyes are also members of the supergroup T.R.A.M, alongside former The Mars Volta wind instrumentalist Adrian Terrazas-Gonzalez and Suicidal Tendencies drummer Eric Moore. Reyes also has his own side-project, Mestis.

The group released their latest album, Weightless, on November 8, 2011 in the US, November 4th in Europe, and November 7 in the UK.

MEMBERS

Current Members :

Tosin Abasi - Guitar (2007-present)

Javier Reyes - Guitar (2009-present)

Matt Garstka - Drums (2012-present)

Former Members :

Chebon Littlefield - Bass, Keyboard (2007-2008)

Matt Halpern - Drums (2009)

Navene Koperweis - Drums (2009-2012)