Artificial Language

Artificial Language
OriginFresno, California, United States
GenresProgressive metal, progressive rock[1][2]
Years active2015–present
Members
  • Shay Lewis
  • Victor Corral
  • Charlie Robbins
  • Josh Riojas
  • Jonathon Simpson
  • Jeron Schapansky
Websitewww.artificiallanguagemusic.com

Artificial Language is an American progressive metal band from Fresno, California[1] founded in late 2015 by guitarists Victor Corral and Charlie Robbins, bassist Josh Riojas, keyboardist Jonathon Simpson and drummer Jeron Schapansky, all hailing from the Central Valley area. Vocalist Shay Lewis, from Rhode Island, joined them later.[1][4]

Songs are primally written by Robbins, with the remaining members adding their inputs. Lewis and Corral write the vocal melodies and concepts.[5] They cite Steven Wilson, Between the Buried and Me, Dream Theater, and Danny Elfman as influences.[5][4]

  1. ^ a b c Helsinger, Melanie (April 13, 2017). "Artificial Language: Local Fresno Band Releases Debut Album". Central California Life Magazine. Archived from the original on October 11, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
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  4. ^ a b evilcl0ne (April 19, 2017). "Interview with Artificial Language". ProgMetalMadness. Retrieved October 6, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ a b Leonardi, Nick (May 17, 2017). "ARTIFICIAL LANGUAGE Talk Debut Album "The Observer"". Prog Sphere. Retrieved October 6, 2020.