A Storm of Light

A Storm of Light is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 2008.

A Storm of Light
A Storm of Light in 2014
Background information
Origin	Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres	Post-metal, doom metal, sludge metal, post-rock, hard rock
Years active	2008–present
Labels	Neurot, Robotic Empire
Members	Josh Graham Domenic Seita Billy Graves
Website	astormoflight.com

They have been categorized as post-rock, post-metal, doom metal, sludge metal and hard rock, but have moved toward a darker and heavier metal sound.^[1] Rock-A-Rolla magazine's review of Nations to Flames states: "In upping the aggression, intensity and songwriting ability, they are once again overshadowing what's gone before and giving new reasons to appreciate a band that are already becoming one of the most crucial heavy acts around."^[2]

As of May 2023, the group have not released new music or performed live since 2018. Their website includes the statement "Indefinite Hiatus or Peace Out? Who knows."

History

A Storm of Light was founded in 2008 by bassist Domenic Seita and vocalist/guitarist/keyboardist Josh Graham.^[3] Graham is a former member of the post-rock outfit Red Sparowes, songwriter in Battle of Mice, and a longtime visual artist in residence with Neurosis (2000–2012) and Soundgarden (since 2010).^[4] From 2011, drummer Billy Graves has completed the permanent lineup.

Members

Current

• Josh Graham – guitar, vocals, keyboards
• Domenic Seita – bass
• Billy Graves – drums (As the Valley of Death Becomes Us, Our Silver Memories Fade & Nations to Flames)

Former

• Pete Angevice – drums (We Wept the Black Ocean Within)
• Andy Rice – drums (Forgive Us Our Trespasses)
• Vinnie Signorelli – drums (Primitive North)
• Andrea Black – guitar (Violitionist Sessions EP & 03 03 12 Cleveland (live))

Discography

Albums

• And We Wept the Black Ocean Within (2008, Neurot Recordings)
• "Primitive North" Split with Nadja (2009)
• Forgive Us Our Trespasses (2009)
• As the Valley of Death Becomes Us, Our Silver Memories Fade (2011, Profound Lore)
• Nations to Flames (2013, Southern Lord)
• Anthroscene (2018, Translation Loss Records)