Whatever Happened to the Breakout Rock + Metal Bands of 2013?

Put down the Candy Crush, cease sharing your Vines and inform your mob you do not want them to your “Harlem Shake” video. It’s not 2013, however we are able to at the very least look again at some of the music from that yr and see how issues turned out for the breakout rock and steel acts of that yr.

It was an fascinating yr with acquainted faces like David Draiman, Chino Moreno, Thom Yorke and Philip H. Anselmo turning up in new locations. We obtained a pair of supergroups. And feminine led acts began making an impression in the alt-rock world.

READ MORE: Whatever Happened to the Breakout Rock + Metal Acts of 2003?

The class of 2013 gave us some future Grammy nominees, some influential music, but additionally some acts that pale away after their breakout choices.

So let’s check out what occurred to the the breakout rock and steel acts of 2013.

Atoms for Peace

What Happened With Atoms for Peace in 2013?

2013 was the yr that Atoms for Peace really turned a recording band. The group was initially shaped by Radiohead’s Thom Yorke in 2013 to assist him promote his solo album The Eraser at stay reveals, however after discovering their chemistry on the highway, Yorke took the all-star collective into the studio.

The five-piece of Yorke, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, producer Nigel Godrich, Beck drummer Joey Waronker and David Byrne percussionist Mauro Refosco rapidly pieced collectively a full-length album after their touring was full, with the outcome being the 2013 album Amok.

Though the album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 album chart, it didn’t catch fireplace in the U.S. with the singles “Default,” “Judge, Jury and Executioner” and “Before Your Weary Eyes” failing to chart stateside, however garnering some radio help in different international locations.

Atoms for Peace, “Default”

What Happened to Atoms for Peace?

As you may anticipate, scheduling turned a difficulty with the group’s members having different tasks to take into account. Yorke has often performed music from the band’s catalog and the group as a complete reunited at one of his 2018 reveals. But for the most half, the group has remained inactive since supporting their debut launch.

††† (Crosses)

What Happened With ††† (Crosses) in 2013?

Deftones’ Chino Moreno had actively sought out different musical avenues exterior of the band in the early 2010s and one of these acts was ††† (Crosses). The band dropped a pair of EPs in 2011 and 2012 however noticed their radio breakthrough with “The Epilogue” in 2013.

The band additionally signed a document take care of Sumerian Records in 2013, paving the method to mix all their EPs right into a self-titled debut album the following yr, however “The Epilogue” actually began to put the trio of Moreno, Shaun Lopez and Chuck Doom on the map.

††† (Crosses), “The Epilogue”

What Happened to ††† (Crosses)?

The band issued their self-titled debut album in 2014, then toured in help of it, however an extended layoff adopted. In 2020, ††† (Crosses) returned with a shock cowl of Cause and Effect’s “The Beginning of the End.” In 2021, they dropped a canopy of Q Lazzarus’ “Goodbye Horses.” And by 2022, they issued the double single “Initiation / Protection” and a canopy of George
Michael’s “One More Try.”

In 2022, it was additionally revealed that Moreno and Lopez had cut up with Chuck Doom. Lopez revealed that half of the motive why there had been such a prolonged break was as a result of of Doom and that slightly than ready on Doom to be free, they determined to proceed as a duo. They issued the Permanent Radiant EP in 2022, then in August of 2023, the band launched their second album, Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete.

Chvrches

What Happened With Chvrches in 2013?

The Scottish alt-rock outfit Chvrches made their preliminary imprint on the music scene in 2013, issuing their debut effort The Bones of What You Believe in 2013. The group already had some momentum as 2013 arrived, with “The Mother We Share” selecting up radio play late in 2012. By the time the album cycle was over, the songs “Recover,” “Gun,” “Lies,” “We Sink” and “Under the Tide” all obtained airplay in several elements of the world, cementing the band as one of alt-rock’s shining stars to look out for in the subsequent decade.

Chvrches, “The Mother We Share”

What Happened to Chvrches?

The band went on to launch three extra albums over the subsequent decade, with their sophomore set, Every Open Eye, debuting inside the Top 10 at No. 8. They’ve additionally loved a string of Hot Rock & Alternative chart hits, together with “Leave a Trace,” “Never Ending Circles,” “Bury It” (with Hayley Williams), “Get Out,” “My Enemy,” “Miracle,” and “How Not to Drown,” the latter of which gained an NME Award for Best Song by a U.Ok. Artist in 2022.

Deafheaven

What Happened With Deafheaven in 2013?

Though Deafheaven debuted with 2011’s Roads to Judah album, 2013 was a real breakout for the band thanks to their sophomore set, Sunbather, which was a well-liked alternative on many yr finish critics polls. In reality, Metacritic famous that it was the “best reviewed major album” of the yr.

The lead tune “Dream House” made a number of year-end “best of” tune lists, with Pitchfork rating it at No. 9 for the yr. The album wasn’t an enormous vendor, peaking at No. 130, however the phrase of mouth on the document made the band one of the hottest new acts of the decade.

Deafheaven, “Dream House”

What Happened to Deafheaven?

The buzz paid off as the band’s follow-up album, New Bermuda, debuted inside the Top 100 albums at No. 63, their highest mark to date. They launched two extra albums after, 2018’s Ordinary Corrupt Human Love and 2021’s Infinite Granite.

In 2019, the band’s tune “Honeycomb” was nominated for Best Metal Performance at the Grammys, however finally misplaced to High on Fire.

Device

What Happened With Device in 2013?

With Disturbed on an prolonged hiatus, David Draiman used his newfound free time to launch, Device, an industrial-leaning steel band that paired him with former Filter guitarist Geno Lenardo.

The album turned out to be a star-studded affair, with visitor turns from Geezer Butler, M. Shadows, Glenn Hughes, Serj Tankian, Tom Morello and Lzzy Hale. Hale duetted with Draiman on a canopy of the Lita Ford-Ozzy Osbourne tune “Close My Eyes Forever.” But it was the lead single “Vilify” that shot to the high of the Active and Mainstream Rock charts. The group additionally scored a minor radio hit with the follow-up single “You Think You Know.”

Device, “Vilify”

What Happened to Device?

Draiman put collectively a touring band that included Evanescence drummer Will Hunt and Dope guitarist Virus, however when the tour began Lenardo was not half of the run. The group accomplished touring in help of the document.

But, with Disturbed coming back from hiatus in 2015, one other Device album by no means got here. Speaking with Loudwire the similar yr, Draiman revealed that the band was not his focus. “As they say, ‘never say never, but I really don’t have any intentions of [another Device album]. I’m gonna make sure that I pay proper attention to the leviathan from here on out. And that’s not diminishing anything. Because all of us had really amazing opportunities and experiences when we were working with our respective projects.” Disturbed have remained one of rock’s top bands since their return and Device have not returned since that period.

Haim

What Happened With Haim in 2013?

In 2013, siblings Este, Danielle and Alana Haim issued their debut album, Days Are Gone, through Polydor Records. The group already had a good start with “Forever” peaking at No. 24 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart in the fall of 2012, but their star really started to rise with the album’s release and the fourth song off the album, “The Wire,” climbing the charts in 2013. The record also yielded the singles “Don’t Save Me,” “Falling,” “If I Could Change Your Mind” and “My Song 5,” giving the band an impressive six singles off their debut disc.

The album peaked at No. 6, which was an impressive total for a debut album, They also appeared as a music guest on Saturday Night Live as one of the highlights in touring on their debut record.

Haim, “The Wire”

What Happened to Haim?

The next decade saw Haim’s star just continue to rise. Their second album, 2017’s Something to Tell You, yielded the hit songs “Want You Back” and “Little of Your Love” en route to a No. 7 debut stateside.

2020’s Women in Music, Pt. III was one of their biggest albums yet, delivering six singles including “Now I’m In It,” “Summer Girl,” “The Steps” and “Gasoline,” the latter pairing them with Taylor Swift. The album was nominated for Album of the Year at the 63rd Annual Grammys, while “The Steps” earned a Best Rock Performance nomination.

The sisters also branched out in the entertainment world. Alana Haim had the lead female role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s Licorice Pizza in 2021. Este Haim, meanwhile, got involved with music for several different series and films. She scored music for Netflix’s Maid, scored the film Cha Cha Real Smooth, did music for Netflix’s Do Revenge and served as a music consultant for Season 2 of HBO’s White Lotus.

The Orwells

What Happened With The Orwells in 2013?

Chicago rockers The Orwells took a big step forward in 2013 with the song “Who Needs You.” The group made a memorable appearance playing the song on The Late Show With David Letterman, and the song shot to No. 23 on the Alternative Songs chart. It served as a perfect entry point for the band’s sophomore set, Disgraceland, which arrived the following year.

The Orwells, “Who Needs You”

What Happened to The Orwells?

The momentum of “Who Needs You” carried the band into 2014, when “Dirty Sheets,” “The Righteous Ones” and “Let It Burn” enjoyed modest success at alt rock radio. The album topped out at No. 69 on the Billboard 200.

The Orwells followed in 2017 with their third album, Terrible Human Beings, but the singles “Buddy” and “They Put a Body Bag in the Bayou” didn’t catch fire at radio.

The group split a year later amid sexual abuse allegations concerning multiple members. The band denied the allegations, but Consequence of Sound published accusations against band members from nine women. The Orwells were dropped by their label, but singer Mario Cuomo decided to release the band’s self-titled fourth album through his YouTube channel.

In 2023, the band reunited, issuing a statement that they had been falsely accused of inappropriate conduct and that after taking legal action that included a business tort and defamation suit, they issued the double-single “Bar Fly” and “Friendly Fire” upon making their reunion statement.

Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals

What Happened With Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals in 2013?

Post Pantera, Philip Anselmo dabbled in a number of different groups, launching Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals in 2011 and issuing their debut album, Walk Through Exits Only in 2013.

As expected, Anselmo definitely brought something brutal to the table, dropping the hard-hitting title track and a mix of hardcore, groove and thrash influences on the follow-up “Bedridden.”

Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals, “Walk Through Exits Only”

What Happened to Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals?

With Anselmo balancing multiple projects, it would be early 2018 before the Illegals resurfaced with new music again. Choosing Mental Illness as a Virtue was the band’s sophomore set, featuring the song “The Ignorant Point.”

Things took a turn in 2018 when Anselmo employed the Illegals to revisit Pantera’s music for a special set amidst their show, opening the door for more Pantera-centric performances in the future. The response to Anselmo revisiting Pantera’s music then led the singer to consider revisiting Pantera’s music on a larger scale, with 2022 and 2023 seeing Anselmo reconnect with Rex Brown and welcoming Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante for a Pantera tribute run.

The Winery Dogs

What Happened With The Winery Dogs in 2013?

Mike Portnoy has been a man of many bands since his exit from Dream Theater, but one of his best has been The Winery Dogs. Paired up with legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, the group initially formed and disbanded a trio with John Sykes before Richie Kotzen became the third member of the power trio.

With a more bluesy and classic rock vibe, the group issued their self-titled debut album in 2013 with plenty of interest. It debuted at No. 27 on the Billboard 200, and yielded the promotional single “I’m No Angel.”

The Winery Dogs, “I’m No Angel”

What Happened to The Winery Dogs?

The band made the most of their inaugural run, issuing a live album, Unleashed in Japan 2013, and also founding their “Dog Camp” summer retreat for fans that wanted to jam.

After the positive reaction to their debut, the group quickly returned to the studio to capitalize, issuing a second album Hot Streak in 2015.

In April 2017, the group announced plans to take a break, though a 5-song EP titled Dog Years and a second live album arrived just a few months later. The music would have tide fans over as the break extended a couple of years. The band reunited for a month-long tour in 2019, but the pandemic shut down any future plans until they returned with a third album, 2023’s III.