Ithaca are a British metalcore band that emerged from the London hardcore scene in 2012, known for their emotionally charged and intense musical style.[1][2][3][4] Using both clean and screamed vocals, their lyrics deal with topics such as anger, revenge, self-loathing, and self-healing.[5][6][7]
Ithaca | |
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 Ithaca performing at Aftershock Festival | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | London, United Kingdom |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | |
| Members | Djamila Boden Azzouz – lead vocals Sam Chetan-Welsh – guitar Will Sweet – guitar Dom Moss – bass guitar James Lewis – drums |
| Past members | Drew Haycock – bass guitar Red Sismey – bass guitar |
| Website | theyfearus |
Ithaca released their debut album, The Language Of Injury, in 2019.[8][9] It garnered positive reviews and established the band's presence alongside contemporaries such as Employed to Serve, Svalbard, and Rolo Tomassi.[10][11]
Their second album, They Fear Us, was released in 2022 to critical acclaim.[12][13][14] Kerrang! and Metal Hammer both placed it within their top three albums of the year, with the latter selecting it as the best metalcore album of 2022.[15][16][17]
In addition to their music, Ithaca are known for their focus on social issues, emphasizing values such as community and diversity. The band advocates against racism and sexism,[5][18] which has led to them becoming the target of online harassment and death threats.[6][19]
Band members
Current members
- Djamila Boden Azzouz – lead vocals (2012–present)
- Sam Chetan-Welsh – guitar (2012–present)
- Will Sweet – guitar (2012–present)
- Dom Moss – bass guitar (2020–present)
- James Lewis – drums (2012–present)
Past members
- Drew Haycock – bass guitar (2013-2017)
- Red Sismey – bass guitar
Discography
From AllMusic,[1] Discogs,[20] and Ithaca's bandcamp:
Demos/EPs/Other Releases
- Narrow the Way (2014)
- Trespassers (2015)
- Hold Fast Hope (2020)
Studio Albums
- The Language of Injury (2019)
- They Fear Us (2022)