Erra is a five piece progressive
metalcore band hailing from
Birmingham, Alabama that
formed in 2009. Their namesake
comes from Akkadian
mythology and represents
mayhem (something that
comes to mind when giving
them a listen). The band, consisting
of Garrison Lee, Jesse
Cash, Alan Rigdon, and Alex
Ballew, solidified their technical
sound after relentlessly
practicing and writing. They
take their influences from well
respected groups like Misery
Signals, Born of Osiris, As I
Lay Dying and Saosin, and thrive on being creative and showcasing their
talent through their intense live performances. Erra takes great pleasure
in offering their refreshing sound in a sometimes stale and over-saturated
market. It’s not about fashion or status; it’s about using raw talent and energy
to create genuine songs that will give hope to the listener.
Their latest offering Augment will be released on Tragic Hero Records and
maintains their technical ability, while presenting songs with the potential
to embrace a broader audience. The word “Augment” means to enhance or
grow, which is what the band believes they have achieved on this album.
“It’s a very appropriate title based on everything we are trying to accomplish
and all the growth we have gone through since our last record,”
says guitarist Jesse Cash. “Nothing is taken away or watered down, only
improved upon, and if anything, we accentuated all the parts that people
wanted to hear more of this time around.”
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