Downplay

For downplay in the sense of reducing something's significance, see Minimisation (psychology).
Downplay
OriginAthens, Ohio, U.S.
Genres
Years active2001–2013 (hiatus)
Labels
  • Epic
  • True Anomaly
  • In De Groot
  • FEC
Members
  • Dustin Bates
  • Ron DeChant
  • Brian Patrick
Past members
  • George Andres
  • Brandon Hill
  • Greg Huzyak
  • Nick Kiser
  • Chad White
  • Mike Mealey
  • Bobby Withers
  • Derek Snowden
  • Brandon Zano
  • Trevor Connor
  • Corey Catlett
  • Evan McKeever

Downplay was an American alternative metal band formed in Athens, Ohio, in 2001. The group consisted of vocalist Dustin Bates, bassist Ron DeChant, and drummer Brian Patrick. The band released five full-length studio albums and three EPs independently, under various labels between 2007 and 2010. The band went on hiatus in 2013, with Bates and DeChant focusing on their new project, Starset.