A rock band based out of Nyack and Kingston, New York.
Line-up:
Claudio Sanchez - Vocals, Guitar
Travis Stever - Guitar
Michael Todd - Bass
Chris Pennie - Drums
Ex-member:
Josh Eppard - Drums
The current lineup consists of Claudio Sanchez (vocals, guitars), Travis Stever (guitars), Michael Todd (bass), and Chris Pennie (drums). Former members include Jon Carleo (bass, left in 1996), Nate Kelley (drums, left in 2001), and Josh Eppard (drums, left in 2006).
Coheed and Cambria's albums are concept albums, revealing the plot of a storyline called "The Amory Wars", written by lead singer Claudio Sanchez. To date, the band has released five studio albums, three live albums, and various special-edition releases, with their latest release being "Year of the Black Rainbow" released on April 13, 2010.
In 2006, long-time members Michael Todd and Josh Eppard left the band for non-creative differences. Chris Pennie, the drummer from The Dillinger Escape Plan replaced Eppard on drums; however, due to contractual obligations, Pennie could not participate in the recording of Coheed's 2007 album, Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume II: No World For Tomorrow. Instead, Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters filled this role while Pennie toured with the band. Pennie is now a permanent member. In 2007 Michael Todd returned to the band.
Official site: www.coheedandcambria.com
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From Wikipedia:Coheed and Cambria is an American progressive rock band from New York, formed in 1995. The band was originally named "Shabütie"; however, the name was changed to "Coheed and Cambria" when drummer Nate Kelley departed. The band incorporates aspects of progressive rock, punk rock, heavy metal and post-hardcore.
Coheed and Cambria's albums are concept albums that reveal a science fiction storyline called The Amory Wars, a series of story mediums written by lead singer Claudio Sanchez. The band has released five studio albums, two live albums, and several special-edition releases. In 2008, the band held a four-day concert series, Neverender, during which they played their first four studio albums in succession. Their fifth studio album, Year of the Black Rainbow, which is a prequel to the series, was released on April 13, 2010.