Formed in 2016, Bastion’s Wake started with just two people and a vision. For the first few years, they couldn't find a drummer near enough to them in NoWhere, DE to play shows/record, but refused to let that keep them home. To allow them to play live, Ray built and programmed "the box" to run their backing tracks. It synced with a light and video show that would fill the human gap on stage, and the response was more positive than they could have imagined. Since then, Rob and Ben have joined the BW family, finally adding that missing piece to the sound, and the show. Now with their combined mix of (sometimes vastly different)influences and styles, Bastion's Wake is building off of that initial momentum granted to them by their fans to create something bewitching.
Sami Hunter
After getting a karaoke machine at the age of 4, Sami has been on a mission to play every instrument, and sing every style. Co-writer and composer for the band. Often seen at shows in the pit performing their duties as mosh-granny, or trying to find the only bar with a stout on tap. Also enjoys spending time with books and graphic novels.
Offered me the quote, “Why does every SM-58 have a dent in the same spot? You ever notice that?”
Former Bands; Capital7, Citizen Arrest
Current Bands; Attrimony
Ray Hunter
I tried to get some information, but I’m sorry, dear reader, author has been unable to hold Derelith’s attention for enough time. The most we got was a quote, “Look, I didn’t even intend to be a guitar player. I just wanted to record music for the video game I was coding. But now I co-write in a band, so that’s pretty cool, I guess. Hey, lemme show you this new pedal I got…”
Former bands: Black Hat Marvel, Under Ice
Other works; Featured on Dust in the Wind for Ashes of Ares EP Throne of Iniquity
Rob Westbrook
Those of you with a keen eye and encyclopedic metal knowledge may have recognized Rob as the OG drummer for the blackened metal band Pessimist! After stepping out of the metal world to raise a beautiful family, Rob came out of retirement after 25 years to tell stories with BW!
Former bands; Pessimist, Cauldron