Crobot

Crobot
OriginPottsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresHard rock, stoner rock, funk rock
Years active2011–present
LabelsNone
Members
  • Brandon Yeagley
  • Chris Bishop
  • Dan Ryan
  • Pat Seals
Past members
  • Jake Figueroa
  • Paul Figueroa
  • Alexander Lascu
  • Keith McGonigle
  • Eddie Collins
  • Tim Peugh
Websitewww.crobotband.com

Crobot is an American hard rock band from Pottsville, Pennsylvania, composed of Brandon Yeagley, Chris Bishop, Dan Ryan and Pat Seals.

Beginnings

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In the mid-2011, Brandon Yeagley and Chris Bishop created Crobot, joined later by brothers Paul and Jake Figueroa, who previously performed similar styles of music in another band.[1] In 2012 the band's original lineup self-released their debut EP, The Legend of the Spaceborne Killer, along with a music video for the eponymous first single. Later that year, the rhythm section of the band was revamped with the addition of the Figueroa brothers on bass and drums. The Figueroa brothers departed from the band early 2017 and were replaced by Dan Ryan on drums and James Alexander Lascu on bass in June 2017.

Wind-up Records

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In 2013, Crobot was discovered by Wind-up Records, and was officially signed in December.[2][3] On May 13, 2014, they released their self-titled EP, produced by Machine (Clutch, Lamb of God, Cobra Starship, Gym Class Heroes). The EP featured four tracks from their upcoming full-length album and received positive reviews.[4][5] Their first single and video for "Nowhere to Hide" debuted on Revolver on May 14, 2014[6] and hit number 16 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. In May, Crobot was added to the 2014 lineup for Taco Bell's Feed the Beat campaign.[7]

In 2014, the band toured with Chevelle, Clutch, The Sword, Truckfighters, KYNG, Kill Devil Hill, in addition to playing festivals such as SXSW, Rock on the Range, and Summerfest.[8][9][10][11][12] They embarked on their first UK tour in September 2014, with The Virginmarys.[13] Crobot performed at the "ShipRocked" music festival at sea[14] from February 2–6 with Limp Bizkit, Black Label Society, Buckcherry, and fellow Wind-Up Records band Filter. The band then headed to Europe for a stint with Black Label Society and Anthrax before returning to the U.S. in April for a tour starting in Denver. At the end of September 2015 Crobot performed again at sea as part of the Motorhead's Motorboat line-up.[15] They also supported Motorhead and Anthrax on a few warm-up dates prior to the Motorboat in September 2015. On June 8, 2016, Crobot released their new single "Not for Sale" taken from their second studio album Welcome to Fat City, released September 23.[16]

Mascot Records

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In November 2018, Crobot signed with Mascot Records [17] leading up to the release of their newest album Motherbrain in August 2019.

In February 2019, Crobot entered the studio in Atlanta with Corey Lowery of Seether who produced, mixed and engineered Motherbrain. Lowery also contributed playing bass. The album was released on August 23, 2019, and achieved a #6 position in the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.[18] The first single from Motherbrain, "Low Life", achieved a #10 position on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart in February 2020.[19]

In 2021, the band released their Rat Child EP. The four-track project features Steel Panther's Stix Zadina, Light the Torch’s Howard Jones, and bassist Frank Bello of Anthrax.[20]

On March 10, 2022, the band announced their new album Feel This, alongside the lead single "Better Times." The album was released on June 3, 2022.[21]

On July 12, 2023 the band released a recording of Janet Jackson’s "Black Cat".[22]

Music

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Crobot describes their music as "Dirty. Groove. Rock.", and has been compared to hard rock bands like Wolfmother, Queens of the Stone Age, Rage Against the Machine and Soundgarden.[23][24] Frontman Brandon Yeagley has been praised for his power packed vocals and dynamic stage presence, guiding the band's "undeniably magnetizing live shows."[25]

Members

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Current

  • Brandon Yeagley – lead vocals, harmonica (2011–present)
  • Chris Bishop – guitars, backing vocals (2011–present)
  • Dan Ryan – drums (2017–present)
  • Pat Seals – bass (2023–present)

Former

  • Keith McGonigle – drums (2011– 2013)
  • Sam Grim - bass (2011-2013)
  • Jake Figueroa – bass (2013– 2016)
  • Paul Figueroa – drums (2013–2016)
  • Alexander Lascu - bass (2016-2019)
  • Eddie Collins – bass (2019–2021)
  • Tim Peugh – bass (2021–2022)
Timeline

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Hard
[26] 		US
Heat.
[27] 		US
Indie.
[28] 		US
Rock
[29]
Something Supernatural
  • Released: October 28, 2014
  • Label: Wind-up
 18 8 — —
Welcome to Fat City
  • Released: September 23, 2016
  • Label: Wind-up
 16 13 — 48
Motherbrain
  • Released: August 23, 2019
  • Label: Mascot
 — 6 25 —
Feel This
  • Released: June 3, 2022
  • Label: Mascot
 — — — —
Obsidian
  • Released: September 13, 2024
  • Label: self-released
 — — — —

Extended plays

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  • Legend of the Spaceborne Killer (2012)
  • Crobot (2014)
  • Rat Child (2021)

Singles

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List of singles, showing year released and album
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Air.
[30] 		US
Main.
[31]
"Nowhere to Hide" 2014 49 16 Something Supernatural
"Legend of the Spaceborne Killer" 2015 – 32
"Not for Sale" 2016 — — Welcome to Fat City
"Keep Me Down" 2019 — — Motherbrain
"Low Life" 36 10
"Burn" — —
"Gasoline" 2020 — 24
"Mountain" (featuring Frank Bello) 2021 — — Rat Child
"Better Times" 2022 — — Feel This
"Set You Free" — 22
"Golden" — 16
"Black Cat" 2023

References

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  1. ^ "Crobot: Cosmic Spasms, Blood Orange Smoothies and Touring with Motörhead". Provenance Magazine. 3 October 2016.
  2. ^ "Crobot Signs With Wind-up, On Tour With Clutch and the Sword!". Wind-up Records. 2013-12-17. Archived from the original on 2013-12-21. Retrieved 2013-12-17.
  3. ^ "Crobot Signs With Wind Up Records". Blabbermouth. 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2013-12-17.
  4. ^ "Review: Crobot - Crobot". Revolver Magazine. 2014-05-21. Archived from the original on 2014-05-22. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
  5. ^ "Album Review: Crobot - Crobot (EP)". The Great Southern Brainfart. 2014-05-12. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
  6. ^ "Crobot Premiere New Music Video, "Nowhere To Hide"". Revolver. 2014-05-14. Archived from the original on 2014-05-16. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
  7. ^ "Feed The Beat". Taco Bell. 2014-05-01. Retrieved 2014-05-01.
  8. ^ "Crobot Signs With Wind-up, On Tour With Clutch and the Sword!". Wind-up Records. 2013-12-17. Archived from the original on 2013-12-21. Retrieved 2013-12-17.
  9. ^ "Getting To Know Crobot". DMVicious. 2013-03-18. Archived from the original on 2014-06-28. Retrieved 2013-03-18.
  10. ^ "11 Bands you MUST see at SXSW". Life Is Awesome. 2014-03-05. Retrieved 2014-03-05.
  11. ^ "Rock on the Range Recap Video". Revolver Magazine. 2014-05-27. Archived from the original on 2014-05-28. Retrieved 2014-05-27.
  12. ^ "Crobot at Rock on the Range 2014". Affliction Clothing Blog. 2014-06-03. Retrieved 2014-06-03.
  13. ^ "September UK Tour Support Bands Confirmed". The Virginmarys. 2014-05-24. Archived from the original on 2015-02-04. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
  14. ^ "Shiprocked from Miami to Great Stirrup Cay". 2015-02-04.
  15. ^ "Motorhead's Motorboat".
  16. ^ "Tour | Crobot". blog.crobotband.com. Archived from the original on 2014-04-11.
  17. ^ "Crobot » Artists » Mascot Label Group - Provogue / Mascot Records / Music Theories Recordings / Cool Green Recordings". www.mascotlabelgroup.com. Archived from the original on 2019-06-26.
  18. ^ "Chart History: Crobot: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. September 7, 2019. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
  19. ^ "Crobot Chart History: Mainstream Rock Songs". Billboard. February 22, 2020. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
  20. ^ Fisher, Caroline (3 April 2021). "Crobot Announces New EP Rat Child For June 2021 Release, Shares Music Video For "Mountain"". MXDWN. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  21. ^ "CROBOT TO RELEASE FEEL THIS ALBUM IN JUNE; "BETTER TIMES" MUSIC VIDEO STREAMING NOW". Bravewords. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  22. ^ "CROBOT RELEASE COVER OF JANET JACKSON'S "BLACK CAT"; AUDIO". Bravewords. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  23. ^ "Clutch brings awe-inspiring stoner rock show to Town Ballroom". Buffalo News. 2014-01-11. Retrieved 2014-01-11.
  24. ^ "Crobot: The Breakout Band of Rock on the Range 2014". Pittsburgh Music Magazine. 2014-05-20. Archived from the original on 2014-05-23. Retrieved 2014-05-20.
  25. ^ "Crobot – The Band". Degeneration Nation. Retrieved 2014-06-05.
  26. ^ "Chart History: Hard Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
  27. ^ "Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
  28. ^ "Chart History: Independent Albums". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
  29. ^ "Chart History: Top Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  30. ^ "Chart History: Rock Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2019.
  31. ^ "Chart History: Mainstream Rock Songs". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
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