PVRIS
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Members from left to right: Brian MacDonald, Lyndsey Gunnulfsen, Alex Babinski.
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| Also known as | Operation Guillotine (2012), Paris (2012–13) |
| Origin | Lowell, Massachusetts, United States |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
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| Website | pvris |
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PVRIS (pronounced Paris) is an American rock band from Lowell, Massachusetts formed by members Lyndsey Gunnulfsen, Alex Babinski, and Brian MacDonald. The band formed originally under the name Paris but later changed it to PVRIS in the summer of 2013 citing legal reasons. They have released a self-titled EP, an acoustic EP, before signing to Rise and Velocity Records and released their single "St. Patrick" on June 24, 2014 along with a music video (directed by Raul Gonzo). They released their debut album, White Noise, in November 2014, and the deluxe version of White Noise on April 22, 2016.
PVRIS formed in Lowell, Massachusetts in 2012 under the name Operation Guillotine. They were originally a metalcore band, consisting of five members, one of which did screaming vocals, which were performed by Kyle Anthony. Their line-up soon changed to vocalist/guitarist Lyndsey Gunnulfsen, guitarist Alex Babinski, bassist Brian Macdonald, and drummer Brad Griffin. Babinski had previously been in I Am the Fallen. When the band went into the studio their sound changed drastically, incorporating pop and electronic elements into their music. Gunnulfsen claimed this incorporation was done subconsciously. On March 26, 2013, PVRIS released their self-titled EP. The sound had been described as post-hardcore. They played sporadic shows through the Spring, including a successful mini-tour with Love, Robot.
During the summer of 2013, the band played a week on Ernie Ball's Battle of the Bands stage at Warped Tour after winning a contest. On July 17, the band signed to Tragic Hero. It was also during this time that they officially changed their name from ‘Paris’ to ‘PVRIS’ citing legal reasons, which was officially made on July 26. The band went on The Rise Up Tour supporting A Skylit Drive in September and October. Shortly after the end of the tour, they parted ways with their drummer Brad Griffin, and continued as a trio. PVRIS began teasing fans that they would soon be hitting the studio to write and record new material around this time. That recording process began in December when PVRIS entered the studio with Blake Harnage of Versa. On February 7, 2014 they officially announced that they were a part of an Acoustic 4 Way Split with A Loss For Words, Wind In Sails and After Tonight which was set to release on April 1, 2014. Coinciding with the release of their Acoustic EP PVRIS joined A Loss For Words, Veara, City Lights, and Moms on the 5th anniversary of The Kids Can’t Lose Tour from March 29, 2014 to April 13, 2014.
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