Pelican (band)
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Pelican performing at Sant Feliu Fest in 2004
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Des Plaines, Illinois, United States |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Hydra Head, Southern Lord, The Mylene Sheath |
| Associated acts | Tusk, Isis, Russian Circles |
| Website | Hydra Head Records site |
| Members | Trevor de Brauw Bryan Herweg Larry Herweg Dallas Thomas |
| Past members | Laurent Schroeder-Lebec |
Pelican is a post-metal quartet from Des Plaines,Illinois. Established in 2000, the band stems from their native post-metal scene and is known for their atmospheric and almost entirely instrumental style. They have released five studio albums and four EPs and gained television exposure.
The band is known for its dense combinations of different melodies and extended track lengths. Its distinctive sound draws from stoner rock, doom metal, post-rock, and other influences. Larry Herweg, Trevor de Brauw, and Laurent Schroeder-Lebec also make up three-quarters of the band Tusk.
Previously signed to Hydra Head Records (which is owned and operated by Aaron Turner of Isis), Pelican is now part of the Southern Lord Records roster. Pelican toured with labelmates Wolves in the Throne Room, in support of their first EP for Southern Lord, titled Ephemeral, which was released June 6, 2009. Trevor de Brauw stated that the new material would be darker, heavier and more "riff oriented" than on previous recordings, and Southern Lord stated that an undisclosed guest guitarist who "is very influential to the band" would be making an appearance on the new recording as well. What We All Come to Need was released on October 27, 2009.Greg Anderson and Aaron Turner both appeared on the album. In celebration of the new album, the "Pelican Burger" was served at Kuma's Corner for one night.
In 2012 Pelican announced the release of their new E.P titled Ataraxia/Taraxis. In April 2012 they also embarked on a European and UK tour, playing several shows across England as well as shows in Italy, Germany, Finland, the Dunk Festival in Belgium and the Roadburn Festival in the Netherlands. The support bands for this tour included Bo Ningen and Tacoma Narrows Bridge Disaster in the UK, and Tombs in continental Europe.
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