Gravity Euphonic
Industrial metal/rock band from Fort Worth, Texas.
Gravity Euphonic is an industrial metal and industrial rock group based in Fort Worth, Texas. Their music blends heavy orchestration with distorted synthesizers, electronic drums, and electric guitar.
The project began in 1995 when Eric Hunter started making music with vocalist Justin McKimmey. By 2005, Gravity Euphonic had formed, and their sound settled into the industrial rock and metal style they continue to use. The band’s lineup consists of Eric Hunter, Jamie French, and Orion Quest.
In 2006, the band underwent several lineup changes while recording the *Secret* EP. McKimmey left and was replaced by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Jamie French. After the EP’s release, one reviewer called it “a new and exciting revival of electronica or industrial pop music,” while another questioned its over-produced sound, asking, “should I be giggling or dancing?”
Following a short tour for *Secret*, McKimmey returned as vocalist, and Gravity Euphonic released the full-length album *Sunlight Kills* in 2007. Described as “a solid collection of energetic dance mixes and hard driving industrial beats,” the album was supported by a second tour of the U.S. East Coast.
In late 2008, the band signed with independent label Radio-Active-Music. In April 2009, they announced Jamie French’s return via the first installment of their *Future News from the Future News* video series. The series continued to share updates on tour dates and the upcoming self-titled album, *Gravity Euphonic*, released in September 2009. The label described the album as “laid-back angst-laden industrial rock,” but reviewers disagreed, calling it “solidly awesome without any pretence” and noting that it “lends an animalistic primevalness to what is usually a more refined and technological genre.”
The band’s discography includes the albums *The Lost - Volume 1* (2010), *Gravity Euphonic* (2009), *Sunlight Kills* (2007), and *Secret* (2006). They have also appeared on several compilations, including *Lockout 2008*, *In Memoriam: Kairi Mais*, *Radio-Active-Music Label Sampler 2010*, and *GCS 1*. Music videos have been released for “Livid All Along” (May 23, 2010) and “Brace Leg” (June 24, 2010).
Quick Facts
- Background
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- Origin
- Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
- Genre
- Industrial metal, industrial rock
- Years Active
- 2005–present
- Label
- Radio-Active-Music (2009–present) Independent (2005–2009) (2012–present)
- Current Members
- Eric Hunter (2005–present) / Jamie French (2005–2007)(2009–present) / Orion Quest (2011–present)
- Past Members
- Justin McKimmey (2007–2009) / Brian Timmons (2005–2006) / Perry Taylor (2005)
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Lore & Background
Gravity Euphonic was formed in 2005 by Eric Hunter, who had begun making music in 1995 with vocalist Justin McKimmey. The band's early work evolved into an industrial rock/industrial metal sound. In 2006, line-up changes occurred during the recording of the Secret EP: McKimmey left and was replaced by vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Jamie French. Upon the EP's release, one reviewer described it as a 'new and exciting revival of electronica or industrial pop music,' while another questioned its over-produced sound, asking 'should I be giggling or dancing?'
Following a short tour for Secret, McKimmey returned as vocalist, and the band released the full-length album Sunlight Kills in 2007. The album was described as 'a solid collection of energetic dance mixes and hard driving industrial beats' and was followed by a tour of the east coast of the US. In late 2008, the band signed to the independent label Radio-Active-Music. In April 2009, Jamie French's return was announced via the first installment of the Future News from the Future News video series, which also announced upcoming tour dates and the self-titled album Gravity Euphonic, released in September 2009.
The album Gravity Euphonic was described by the label as 'laid-back angst-laden industrial rock.' Reviewers disagreed: one called it 'solidly awesome without any pretence,' while another said it 'lends an animalistic primevalness to what is usually a more refined and technological genre.'
Reader's Guide
Gravity Euphonic represents a notable entry in the industrial metal and industrial rock scenes, emerging from Fort Worth, Texas in 2005. Their significance lies in their evolving lineup and the mixed critical reception that highlighted both innovation and overproduction. The band's discography includes the Secret EP (2006), Sunlight Kills (2007), the self-titled Gravity Euphonic (2009), and The Lost - Volume 1 (2010). They appeared on several compilations from their label Radio-Active-Music, including Lockout 2008 and the Radio-Active-Music Label Sampler 2010. Their music videos for 'Livid All Along' and 'Brace Leg' were released in 2010. The band's legacy is marked by the tension between label descriptions and reviewer opinions, as well as the use of the Future News video series for announcements. Their sound—combining heavy orchestration, distorted synthesizers, electronic drums, and electric guitar—places them within the broader industrial genre, though their exact impact remains modest and tied to their independent label releases.
Did You Know?
- The band's name, Gravity Euphonic, was adopted in 2005 when the project evolved from earlier work by Eric Hunter and Justin McKimmey.
- The Secret EP (2006) received conflicting reviews: one called it a 'revival of electronica or industrial pop music,' while another questioned its over-produced sound.
- The band announced Jamie French's return in April 2009 through the first installment of their Future News from the Future News video series.
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