Takota
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Takota is an Orange County
, California
band formed in 2005.
The band consists of vocalist Grant Arnow, who is a classically trained singer, drummer Drew Langan, guitarists Brett Anderson and Sergio Ruelas and bassist Danny Roddy. In 2006, the band recorded their debut album The Ivory Tower
with Atreyu
drummer/singer Brandon Saller producing.
In 2006 they joined Atreyu's World Championship Tour replacing From First to Last
who left under controversial circumstances. They opened for Every Time I Die
and Chiodos
who were already on the tour.
The band was direct support for Bullets And Octane
on their tour of the United Kingdom
in early 2007.
The band signed with Island Records
upon returning from that tour.
Guitarist Andy Lara left the band in spring 2007.
Drummer Justin Ferreira left the band in March 2009.
In March 2008 Sergio Ruelas joined the band lead guitarist.
In April 2009 Takota added Drew Langan as their new drummer.
Jason Suwito from Irvine, California in the band, Polaris at Noon, was used as backup vocals and played the keyboard for Takota's Bamboozle Left performance in Los Angeles.
The band is currently recording the follow-up to The Ivory Tower
with producer Bob Marlette. The album, titled Just Before Morning, will be released in 2009.
Orange County, California
Orange County is a county in the U.S. state of California. Its county seat is Santa Ana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,010,232, up from 2,846,293 at the 2000 census, making it the third most populous county in California, behind Los Angeles County and San Diego County...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
band formed in 2005.
The band consists of vocalist Grant Arnow, who is a classically trained singer, drummer Drew Langan, guitarists Brett Anderson and Sergio Ruelas and bassist Danny Roddy. In 2006, the band recorded their debut album The Ivory Tower
The Ivory Tower (album)
The Ivory Tower is the debut album of Californian rock band Takota. The album was released on May 16, 2006 on Ares Records and was produced by Atreyu singer/drummer Brandon Saller.-Track listing:# "The Ivory Tower"# "Satellite"# "Lioness"...
with Atreyu
Atreyu (band)
Atreyu is an American rock band from Orange County, California, formed in 1998. The band consists of vocalist/lyricist Alex Varkatzas, guitarists Dan Jacobs and Travis Miguel, bassist Marc McKnight and drummer/vocalist Brandon Saller...
drummer/singer Brandon Saller producing.
In 2006 they joined Atreyu's World Championship Tour replacing From First to Last
From First to Last
From First to Last was an American rock band based out of Los Angeles, originally hailing from Valdosta, Georgia and Tampa, Florida. The band released their first EP titled Aesthetic in 2003 with vocalist Phillip Reardon, followed by Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count in 2004 and Heroine in...
who left under controversial circumstances. They opened for Every Time I Die
Every Time I Die
Every Time I Die is a metalcore band from Buffalo, New York, formed in 1998. Their musical style is rooted in technical hardcore with strong southern metal and mathcore elements, and is also characterised by their cryptic, bitingly sarcastic lyrics. The band announced on July 14, 2008 that they had...
and Chiodos
Chiodos
Chiodos is an American post hardcore band from Davison, Michigan. Formed in 2001, the group was originally known as "The Chiodos Bros," the band's name was a tribute to filmmakers Stephen, Charles, and Edward Chiodo, responsible for the film Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Chiodos released their...
who were already on the tour.
The band was direct support for Bullets And Octane
Bullets and Octane
Bullets and Octane are a punk/hard rock band originally from St. Louis, Missouri and now based in Southern California . They originate from the band Ultrafink...
on their tour of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
in early 2007.
The band signed with Island Records
Island Records
Island Records is a record label that was founded by Chris Blackwell in Jamaica. It was based in the United Kingdom for many years and is now owned by Universal Music Group...
upon returning from that tour.
Guitarist Andy Lara left the band in spring 2007.
Drummer Justin Ferreira left the band in March 2009.
In March 2008 Sergio Ruelas joined the band lead guitarist.
In April 2009 Takota added Drew Langan as their new drummer.
Jason Suwito from Irvine, California in the band, Polaris at Noon, was used as backup vocals and played the keyboard for Takota's Bamboozle Left performance in Los Angeles.
The band is currently recording the follow-up to The Ivory Tower
The Ivory Tower (album)
The Ivory Tower is the debut album of Californian rock band Takota. The album was released on May 16, 2006 on Ares Records and was produced by Atreyu singer/drummer Brandon Saller.-Track listing:# "The Ivory Tower"# "Satellite"# "Lioness"...
with producer Bob Marlette. The album, titled Just Before Morning, will be released in 2009.