Spiritbox
Spiritbox is an alternative metal / metalcore / progressive metal band from Victoria, British Columbia, formed in 2017 by vocalist Courtney LaPlante and guitarist Mike Stringer.
Current lineup includes Courtney LaPlante, Mike Stringer, bassist Josh Gilbert, and drummer Zev Rosenberg. Former members have included Ryan Loerke (drums, 2018–2020) and Bill Crook (bass, 2018–2022).
They released their debut EP Spiritbox (2017), followed by Singles Collection (2019). Their first studio album, Eternal Blue (2021), debuted at #13 on the US Billboard 200 and topped both the Top Rock and Hard Rock charts. Subsequent EPs include Rotoscope (2022) and The Fear of Fear (2023). On March 7, 2025, they released their second full-length album, Tsunami Sea, via Pale Chord / Rise Records.
Spiritbox are known for fusing ethereal melodies and heavy riffs, often combining djent-inflected guitar work with ambient textures, dynamic shifts, and soaring vocals. Their success charting high on mainstream and genre-specific charts underscores their emergence as a leading voice in modern metal.
Current lineup includes Courtney LaPlante, Mike Stringer, bassist Josh Gilbert, and drummer Zev Rosenberg. Former members have included Ryan Loerke (drums, 2018–2020) and Bill Crook (bass, 2018–2022).
They released their debut EP Spiritbox (2017), followed by Singles Collection (2019). Their first studio album, Eternal Blue (2021), debuted at #13 on the US Billboard 200 and topped both the Top Rock and Hard Rock charts. Subsequent EPs include Rotoscope (2022) and The Fear of Fear (2023). On March 7, 2025, they released their second full-length album, Tsunami Sea, via Pale Chord / Rise Records.
Spiritbox are known for fusing ethereal melodies and heavy riffs, often combining djent-inflected guitar work with ambient textures, dynamic shifts, and soaring vocals. Their success charting high on mainstream and genre-specific charts underscores their emergence as a leading voice in modern metal.
