Reflections was an American progressive metalcore band formed in the Twin Cities, Minnesota in 2010. Their logo is the Japanese Kanji , meaning king.
History On April 28, 2012, Reflections released their debut album, The Fantasy Effect, which was home-produced and recorded by the band using Mixcraft 4, a Windows music recording and mixing program. Soon after releasing The Fantasy Effect, Reflections were signed to record labels eOne and Good Fight. Reflections' second album and record label debut, titled Exi(s)t, was released October 22, 2013. The album's first single, "My Cancer," was released for download through iTunes and all other digital retailers on September 10, 2013. Reflections simultaneously released a lyric video for the single through their YouTube channel. Exi(s)t debuted at #179 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 1,972 copies within one week of release.
It was announced that work for the band's third album would commence sometime in February 2015. On August 18, 2015, they released a music video for the song "Actias Luna" from the then upcoming album. Later, the album title was revealed as The Color Clear and was released through eOne and Good Fight on September 18, 2015. It was their best numbers and charting to date with a first week total of 3,025 copies sold and debuting at #6 on the Heatseekers Albums Chart, #15 on the Independent Albums and #96 on the Billboard 200 Chart.
In late 2016, the band announced that they were to stop touring and take an indefinite hiatus.
In late 2019, the band announced the hiatus would be ending and releasing a song on December 11, 2019. Francis was welcomed back to the band along with new member Logan Young. On February 20, 2020, the band released their fourth album, Willow, featuring a much heavier, chaotic style similar to Exi(s)t era.
In 2021, the band released their EP titled Silhouette, consisting of 3 tracks written with guitarist Calle Thomer of Vildhjarta.
In 2022, to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the band's debut album, Reflections released The Fantasy Effect: Redux, a completely re-recorded and re-arranged version of their debut full-length The Fantasy Effect.
In February 2023, vocalist Jake Wolf started the side project called "Surgeon".
On the October 22, 2023, Reflections released "Vain Words From Empty Minds" Redux as a single for their upcoming "Exi(s)t Redux" EP, releasing on the exact same date of 2024. Shortly after, Reflections releases "Scapegoat" as a surprise release.
On December 20, 2023, Reflections released a single titled "Alone"
On February 16, 2024, Reflections released "Deva" for their continuation of their "Silhouette" EP, "Shadow". On August 30th, 2024, Reflections released their second song from their upcoming EP, "Shadow", called "Anhedonia".
On January 21, 2026, amid Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota, Patrick Somoulay and Francis Xayana announced that they had left the band, citing irreconcilable personal differences with vocalist Jake Wolf.
On July 17, 2026. the band surprised released a new album titled "Crystal Eyes", and announced that the band will be breaking up. this is also their first and only album as a duo with Jake Wolf handling guitars, bass, and additional drums alongside vocals. with touring / session members Josh Solvedt and Elliot Merriman handling guitars and bass respectfully for the album. https://metalinjection.net/new-music/reflections-release-final-album-after-members-quit-over-ice-apologist-frontman
Musical style and influences Reflections has been described as progressive metal, metalcore, and djent. They use seven-string guitars tuned to Drop F tuning (F–C–F–A–D–G–C).
Their influences include bands such as Pantera, August Burns Red, Gojira, the Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza, After the Burial, Born of Osiris, Architects, Structures, and Veil of Maya.
Band members Final line-up Jake Wolf – lead vocals (2010–2026), drums (2011–2012, 2019–2026), rhythm guitar (2011–2026), lead guitar, bass (2026) Nick Lona – drums (2014-2026)
Former members Boris "Bo" Blood – drums (2010–2011) Alex Curry – rhythm guitar (2010–2011) Cam Murray – drums (2012–2014) Charles Caswell – guitar, backing vocals (2011–2014) Logan Young – guitar (2019–2021) Francis Xayana – bass (2010–2016) Patrick Somoulay – guitar (2010–2026)https://www.instagram.com/p/DT9u1ZcjoOV/
Timeline
Tours
2012 Midwest Madness tour from October 7 to 14 with After the Burial and The Contortionist.McConnell, Kriston. (August 29, 2012)."AFTER THE BURIAL TO EMBARK ON MIDWEST MADNESS TOUR". Under The Gun Review. Retrieved on 2016-04-15.
2013 Goodfight North American Tour from March 30 to April 11 with The Contortionist, Within the Ruins, I Declare War and City in the Sea."Tour to a Tour that Tours to a Tour that Tours to a Festival with The Contortionist". Heavy Blog Is Heavy. Retrieved on 2016-04-15.(2013-03-04). Heavy MTL South of the border tour from July 30 to August 17 with All Shall Perish, Oceano, Within the Ruins, and Betrayal.Hartmann, Graham. (May 2, 2013)."All Shall Perish, Oceano, Within the Ruins + More Team Up for Heavy MTL South of the Border Tour". Loudwire. Retrieved on 2016-04-15. Co-Headliner tour from October 19 to 30 with Erra.(2013-09-16)."Reflections Announces New Tour Dates With Erra". Metal Underground. Retrieved on 2016-04-15. Small east coast run from November 29 to December 7 with Within the Ruins, Sworn In and Legion.Fisher, Jason. (September 25, 2013)."Within The Ruins Announces Tour With Sworn In". The Gauntlet. Retrieved on 2016-04-14.
2014 Celebrate the Chaos tour from January 30 to February 23 with Chimaira, Iwrestledabearonce, Oceano and Fit for an Autopsy.(2013-12-03)."CHIMAIRA: CELEBRATE THE CHAOS U.S. TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED!". Skullsnbones. Retrieved on 2016-04-15. they toured U.S.A from March 7 to 22 with Veil of Maya and Erra.Arsenault, Nici. (January 27, 2014)."Erra Announces Tour with Veil Of Maya and Reflections". Substream Magazine. Retrieved on 2016-04-15. On May 15 – June 8 they toured U.S.A with For The Fallen Dreams, Obey The Brave, I The Breather and Sylar.Sharp, Tyler. (March 27, 2014)."For The Fallen Dreams Announce Headlining Tour With I The Breather, Obey The Brave and More". Mind Equals Blown. Retrieved on 2016-04-15. In the Summer they toured North America from July 15 to August 21 with Scale the Summit, Glass Cloud, Erra, and Monuments.Crane, Matt. (May 28, 2014)."Glass Cloud, Scale The Summit announce co-headlining tour". Alternative Press. Retrieved on 2016-04-15. In the Fall they toured from September 16 to October 9 with After the Burial, Texas in July, I Declare War and Come the Dawn.Zarillo, Zack. (August 5, 2014)."Texas In July announce tour with After The Burial". Property of Zack. Retrieved on 2016-04-15. From November 9 to 20 they toured with Betraying the Martyrs and Invent, Animate.(2014-09-23)."Betraying The Martyrs, Reflections & Invent, Animate November North American Tour". The PRP. Retrieved on 2016-04-15. The remainder of the tour past November 14 was cancelled after Betraying the Martyrs were denied entry into Canada.(2014-11-12)."Betraying The Martyrs denied entry into Canada". Lambgoat. Retrieved on 2016-04-15.
2015 On September 5–24 the band did a headlining tour with Toothgrinder, Exalt and Yüth Forever.Stahl, Mike. (July 2, 2015)."Reflections, Toothgrinder, Yüth Forever, Exalt Tour". The Circle Pit. Retrieved on 2016-04-15. From November 5 to December 11 the band embarked on Texas in July's farewell tour with Invent, Animate and To The Wind.Leak, Brian. (August 19, 2015). "Texas In July announce dates for final tour". Alternative Press. Retrieved on 2016-04-15.
2016 The Fury Tour from April 2 to 15 alongside labelmates Unearth, Ringworm, Culture Killer and Hollow Earth.(2016-01-20)."UNEARTH ANNOUNCE FURY TOUR WITH RINGWORM, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, AND REFLECTIONS". Brave Words. Retrieved on 2016-04-15. Japan Tour with Protest the Hero, Cyclamen and Sithu Aye.Mautner, Zack. (November 13, 2015)."Protest The Hero To Tour Japan". It Djents. Retrieved on 2016-04-15.
2024
On January 19 to February 16, they toured with Veil of Maya, Left to Suffer, Angelmaker, Until I Wake and Alluvial on Veil of Maya's "[M]other" Tour
2025
From September 21 to October 24, they toured the US with Invent Animate and Silent Planet celebrating The Color Clear 10 year anniversary on the “Bloom in Heaven II” Tour
Discography Studio albums 2012The Fantasy Effect Released: April 28, 2012 Label: Self-released2013Exi(s)t Released: October 22, 2013 Label: eOne Music/Good Fight Entertainment2015The Color Clear Released: September 18, 2015 Label: eOne Music/Good Fight Entertainment2020Willow Released: February 20, 2020 Label: Self-released2026Crystal Eyes Released: July 17, 2026 Label: Self-released
Extended plays 2021Silhouette Released: May 26, 2021 Label: Self-released2024Shadow Released: November 29, 2024 Label: Self-released
Re-recording albums 2022The Fantasy Effect Redux Released: April 28, 2022 Label: Self-released2024Exi(s)t Redux Released: October 22, 2024 Label: Self-released
Singles "Advance upon Me Brethren" (2011) "My Cancer" (2013) "Vain Words from Empty Minds" (2013) "Actias Lunas" (2015) "Shadow Self" (2015) "From Nothing" (2019) "Samsara" (2020) "Help" (2020) "Cicada" (2021) "Noir" (2021) "Coda" (2021) "Vain Words from Empty Minds - Redux" (2023) "Scapegoat" (2023) "Alone" (2023) “Deva” (2024) ”Anhedonia” (2024)
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