Formed in November of 2011, Variants is a melodic-rock outfit from the surprisingly untapped market of New Orleans, LA; formed of Lance Villafarra [vocals], Steven Nugent [guitars], Nathan Kleindorf [guitars], Eric Bourgeois [bass] and Michael Rivera [drums]. After the release of the critically acclaimed self-titled, four song EP in November of 2012, Variants took the underground music scene in the gulf south by storm. Regional touring of the southeast soon followed which took the band as far West as San Antonio, TX; as far North as Memphis, TN and as far East as Atlanta, GA. In December 2013, Variants entered the studio with renowned producer, Brooks Paschal (To Speak of Wolves, Harp & Lyre, VersaEmerge). Now, the highly anticipated debut full-length album from Variants is finally upon us. With gripping and unforgettable lyrical melodies, their music leaves you with the windows down on a Sunday afternoon cruise, Variants has grown and developed as a band in the local New Orleans music scene by performing as opening support on tours with bands such as The Ghost Inside, Our Last Night, Stick to Your Guns, My Ticket Home, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and Stray from the Path. Variants looks to take the world by storm with their scheduled Summer 2014 release. "Coming from the suburbs of New Orleans, Louisiana; a city known for its music, Variants was founded by various members of local acts throughout the scene. Desperate to add new flavor to an over-saturated music scene, these men allow their hardships and struggles to bleed into their music; producing music that comes from the heart" -- AmpireBeats, Jan 2013 Merchandise: www.variantsla.storenvy.com www.facebook.com/variantsla www.twitter.com/variantsla www.instagram.com/variantsla #variantsla YouTube: Variants LA