Distant (band)

Distant
Background information
Origin
GenresDeathcore
Years active2014–present
LabelsCentury Media[1]
Members
  • Nouri Yetgin
  • Elmer Maurits
  • Alan Grnja
  • René Gerbrandij
Past members
  • Shainel Ramharakh
  • Gene Troost
  • Vladimir Golic
  • Jan Matos
Websitedistantofficial.com

Distant is a deathcore band from the Netherlands and Slovakia formed in 2014.[1][2]

Formed in 2014, the band's first album, Tyrannotophia, came out in 2019 via Unique Leader Records.[3] Two years later, they released ''Aeons Of Oblivion. In 2023, they released their third album Heritage after signing with Century Media Records.[4]

In 2024, they released Tsukuyomi: The Origin, a reimagined version of their 2017 EP Tsukuyomi. The album features appearances from Alex Erian of Despised Icon, Matt Heafy of Trivium, David Simonich of Signs of the Swarm and Travis Worland of Enterprise Earth.[5]

Members

Current members

  • Nouri Yetgin – guitars
  • Elmer Maurits – bass
  • Alan Grnja – vocals
  • René Gerbrandij – drums

Former members

  • Shainel Ramharakh – drums
  • Gene Troost – guitars
  • Vladimir Golic – guitars
  • Jan Matos – drums

Discography

Albums

  • Tyrannotophia (2019)
  • Aeons Of Oblivion (2021)
  • Heritage (2023)
  • Tsukuyomi: The Origin (2024)

EPs

  • Slither (2015)
  • Tsukuyomi (2017)
  • Dawn Of Corruption (2020)
  • Dusk Of Anguish (2021)

References

  1. ^ a b "Distant Share Their New Single and Video for "Acolytes Of Damnation" ft. Alex Erian (Despised Icon)". ghostcultmag.com. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  2. ^ "EP Review: DISTANT Tsukuyomi: The Origin". Metal Injection. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  3. ^ "Tyrannotophia – Distant". distortedsoundmag.com. 10 June 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  4. ^ "Distant – Heritage Review". angrymetalguy.com. 9 February 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  5. ^ "DISTANT introduces "Acolytes of Damnation", feat. the razor-sharp vocals of Alex Erian from DESPISED ICON". idioteq.com. 20 November 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2025.