Issues | |
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&sq=Rap&lang=en&file=File:Issues_2018.jpg) Issues performing in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2012–2024 |
| Labels | Rise |
| Spinoff of | Woe, Is Me |
| Past members |
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| Website | issuesrock |
Issues was an American metalcore band based in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2012. The band's final lineup consisted of guitarist and vocalist AJ Rebollo, bassist and vocalist Skyler Acord, and drummer Josh Manuel. They were known for their combination of metalcore, nu metal, pop and contemporary R&B.
Following original member Michael Bohn and Tyler Carter's departure from Woe, Is Me, the duo formed Issues with keyboardist Ben Ferris, bassist Cory Ferris, guitarist AJ Rebollo, and drummer Case Snedecor, subsequently signing to Rise Records. The Ferris brothers departed from the group prior to the release of the Black Diamonds EP, in 2012. Snedecor left the band in 2013 and was replaced by drummer Josh Manuel while Ben and Cory Ferris were replaced by keyboardist and disc jockey Tyler Acord and bassist Skyler Acord, respectively. The band released their self-titled debut studio album in 2014, which was praised for its DJ-based breakdowns and mixture of metalcore and electronica, charting at number-nine on the US Billboard 200. They released their remix album, Diamond Dreams, in November 2014. Their sophomore studio album, Headspace, was released in May 2016. On January 4, 2018, it was revealed the band had fired Michael Bohn due to "wanting to go in a different direction".[2] The following year, the group released their third studio album, Beautiful Oblivion, on October 4, 2019. In September 2020, Tyler Carter was fired from the band for multiple accusations of grooming and sexual misconduct.[3] The band would remain inactive until November 2023, when they announced they would be disbanding following three farewell shows slated for January 2024.
Issues won the Alternative Press Music Award for Artist of the Year in 2015[4][5] and for Best Bassist the following year, and altogether was nominated for seven Alternative Press Music Awards.[6] The group was nominated for Best New Talent at the 2014 Revolver Golden Gods. The band performed at various music festivals including the Vans Warped Tour, the Reading and Leeds Festivals, and Slam Dunk Festival.
- ^ Crowe, Jacob (May 2, 2020). "The makings of a growing sub-genre in Issues' Beautiful Oblivion". nowuc.com.au. University of Canberra. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
Nu-Metalcore/Pop-Metal/R&Bcore band, Issues, ended the decade with a new full length album titled Beautiful Oblivion, which brought more funk, R&B, pop and soul to the metal subgenre than ever before.
- ^ "Issues Part Ways With Michael Bohn". Archived from the original on June 14, 2018. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
- ^ "Issues Split With Singer Tyler Carter Over Sexual Misconduct + Grooming Allegations". www.facebook.com. September 2, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- ^ AltPress (July 23, 2015). "Here are the winners of the 2015 APMAs". Alternative Press. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ Mayhem, Music (July 22, 2015). "Alternative Press Music Awards: 2015 Winners". Music Mayhem Magazine. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ Chatterjee, Kika (July 19, 2016). "Issues' Skyler Acord wins Best Bassist at 2016 APMAs". Alternative Press. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
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