Animals as Leaders

Animals as Leaders
Animals as Leaders in 2014
L–R: Matt Garstka, Javier Reyes, Tosin Abasi
Background information
OriginWashington D.C., U.S.
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Years active2007–present
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Websiteanimalsasleaders.org

Animals as Leaders is an American instrumental progressive metal band from Washington D.C. Since 2012, the band has consisted of Tosin Abasi (lead guitar), Javier Reyes (rhythm guitar), and Matt Garstka (drums), having originated in 2007 as a solo project by Abasi. They are a prominent band within the djent scene. Prosthetic Records released the band's eponymous debut album in 2009. They have since released the albums Weightless (2011), The Joy of Motion (2014), The Madness of Many (2016), and Parrhesia (2022).