Orion. was a post-hardcore band from Long Island/Queens, New York, United States.

The band released their EP The Sound And The Fury in 2006 on Hotfoot Records.

Since ancient Greece, Orion has been known as a mythological hero immortalized in the stars. There is now a new chapter: Orion., the Long Island , New York progressive post-hardcore band, has rewritten the myth with their debut EP "The Sound and The Fury".

As Hotfoot Records' second release, "The Sound and The Fury" has been turning heads in Orion.'s direction. "Orion. just might be a scene savior," claims Smother Magazine. But saving the scene is only the first step for these five Long Island boys. The Music Appraisal claims, "They should be able to reinvent the genres..." With upcoming label-sponsored advertisements in Alternative Press and Blender, the buzz surrounding Orion. will only grow louder.

A high-school hobby that became a lifestyle, Orion. was the fruition of vocalist Jay Schombs, and Guitarists Evan Hess and Craig Dauernheim. After playing their first show to a packed house with Underoath (Solid State / Tooth & Nail), the boys soon knew Orion. had become their life. Shows followed with bands like As Tall As Lions (Triple Crown), Anterrabae (Triple Crown), Bear Vs. Shark (Equal Vision), The Bled (Vagrant), Circa Survive (Equal Vision), From First To Last (Epitaph), Gatsby's American Dream (Fearless), Permanent Me (Stolen Transmission), and The Sleeping (Victory). Orion. has also played Official MySpace.com parties and were voted finalists to play the 2006 Taste of Chaos tour. After a series of rhythm section changes, Gino Romeo and Greg Melgarejo were added to solidify Orion. and insure they would be able to tour relentlessly in support of "The Sound and The Fury".

After hearing Orion.'s "The Sound and The Fury" and witnessing Orion's diligence and the intensity of their live performance it seems logical when Impact Press asks, "Have you ever seen those Victory Records advertisements?" that they will claim, "Orion. will soon be the new feature." But the boys of Orion. don't plan to stop there. They have a much bigger hero to overcome.

Their network of bands/friends: The Sleeping, Bedlight For Blue Eyes, Seer, Magnetic North, Novemberkills, The Varsity, Glory Of This, Southside Panic, The Miracle Of You, A Girl A Gun A Ghost, Valeyra, Jet Set You, Secret Lives Of The Freemasons.

Members:
Jay Schombs - Vocals/Piano
Evan Hess - Guitar/Vocals
Dan Yilanes - Guitar
Craig Dauernheim - Bass
Salvatore Bono - Drums

Billy - Guitar/Vocals
Greg - Bass
J - Drums

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