big '80s rock fan. He then went on to quote "I love all that stuff and I think that is one generation where music was done right and I try to apply that as much as possible to our music". He also went on to discuss Atreyu's influence from the Gothenburg metal scene. A few bands he mentioned that the band loves are: Arch Enemy, In Flames, Soilwork, and all those type of bands. In an interview with Metal Underground, bassist Porter McKnight spoke of his influences: In an interview with Rock Sound, frontman Alex Varkatzas stated Band members Current members Dan Jacobs – lead guitar, backing vocals (1998–2011, 2014–present); rhythm guitar (1998–2000) Brandon Saller – clean vocals, keyboards, piano, programming, additional guitars (1998–2011, 2014–present); drums (1998–2011, 2014–2020) Travis Miguel – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2000–2011, 2014–present) Marc "Porter" McKnight – bass (2004–2011, 2014–present); unclean vocals (2020–present); backing vocals (2004–2011, 2014–2020) Kyle Rosa – drums (2020–present) Former members Brian O'Donnell – bass (1998) Kyle Stanley – bass (1999–2001) Chris Thomson – bass (2001–2004) Alex Varkatzas – lead vocals (2006–2011, 2014–2020); unclean vocals (1998–2006) Timeline Discography Studio albums Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses (2002) The Curse (2004) A Death-Grip on Yesterday (2006) Lead Sails Paper Anchor (2007) Congregation of the Damned (2009) Long Live (2015) In Our Wake (2018) Baptize (2021) References External links – Atreyu's artist page at Roadrunner Records 1998 establishments in California American alternative metal musical groups American post-hardcore musical groups Heavy metal musical groups from California Hollywood Records artists Metalcore musical groups from California Musical groups established in 1998 Musical groups from Orange County, California Musical quintets Roadrunner Records artists Spinefarm Records artists Victory Records artists