Misery Signals
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Misery Signals was an American-Canadian metalcore band formed in Wisconsin in 2002. The sound of their music is defined by bright melodies backed up by odd time signatures, chugging riffs, and breakdowns. Having played briefly with 7 Angels 7 Plagues, former Compromise vocalist Jesse Zaraska was approached by Ryan Morgan and Kyle Johnson for a new project which would become Misery Signals. Jeff Aust from Hamartia joined on as second guitar and Ryan Morgan's brother Branden joined as the band's drummer. He was replaced by Stu Ross, a friend of Jesse Zaraska's from St. Albert, Alberta. In 2003 the band released its eponymous debut EP, dedicated to the memory of Jordan Wodehouse and Daniel Langlois, who were killed by a drunk driver. The band signed to New Jersey's Ferret Music, releasing their first full-length album "Of Malice and the Magnum Heart." After extensive touring resulting in friction, Zaraska was asked to leave. The band announced Karl Schubach as Zaraska's replacement with whom they recorded "Mirrors." In July 2008, Misery Signals released their third full-length "Controller." On May 14, 2020, Misery Signals announced their upcoming fifth studio album "Ultraviolet," to be released on August 7, 2020. This marked the return of original vocalist Jesse Zaraska to the band after many years.