Battles
- Battles
- Upcoming gigs: 0
- Genres: indie, experimental, instrumental, post-rock, math rock
- 5 Livemusic.fm fans following Battles
About Battles
Battles is an American experimental rock band that formed in New York City in 2002. The group is composed of drummer John Stanier (formerly of Tomahawk and Helmet), guitarist/keyboardist Ian Williams (formerly of Don Caballero and Storm & Stress), guitarist Dave Konopka (formerly of Lynx), and, until August 2010, guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist Tyondai Braxton (son of Avantgarde Jazz musician Anthony Braxton).
LMFM Says:
Battles are a great example of how new technology has aided and abetted modern Rock. Battles teems with USB and Firewire prog Rock. But instead of drifting into the concept, wall of sound outlooks of bands such as the Mars Volta they keep a strict staccato rhythm mirroring more traditional Rock. All this blends into an interesting mix and a fairly unique sound.
