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((Short description|American progressive metal band))
((about|the band|the physical discipline|Contortion))
((More citations needed|date=February 2017))
((Use mdy dates|date=April 2021))
((Infobox musical artist
| name            = The Contortionist
| image           = The Contortionist 2014.jpg
| caption         = The Contortionist performing in 2014
| alt             =
| image_upright   = 1.2
| alias           = At the Hands of Machines (2007–2008)
| origin          = [[Indianapolis]], [[Indiana]], U.S.
| genre           = ((flatlist|
*[[Progressive metal]]
*((nowrap|[[progressive rock]]))
*((nowrap|[[deathcore]] (early)))
))
| years_active    = 2007–present
| label           = ((flatlist|
*[[eOne Music|eOne]]
*[[Good Fight Entertainment|Good Fight]]
))
| associated_acts =
| website         = ((url|facebook.com/thecontortionist))
| current_members = 
* Robby Baca
* Joey Baca
* Cameron Maynard
* Michael Lessard
* Eric Guenther
* Jordan Eberhardt
| past_members    = 
* Jake Morris
* Dave Hoffman
* Jonathan Carpenter
* Christopher Tilley
))
'''The Contortionist''' is an American [[progressive metal]] band from [[Indianapolis]], [[Indiana]]. Formed in 2007, the band consists of guitarists Robby Baca and Cameron Maynard, drummer Joey Baca, vocalist Mike Lessard, bassist Jordan Eberhardt, and keyboardist Eric Guenther. They have released four studio albums and three EPs. The band signed with [[eOne Music]] and [[Good Fight Entertainment]] in early 2010.<ref>((cite web|title=Good Fight Music|url=http://www.goodfightmusic.com/artists/thecontortionist.php#|publisher=Good Fight Music|accessdate=March 25, 2013))</ref>

==History==
The Contortionist formed in 2007 under the name At the Hands of Machines with vocalist Jake Morris, guitarists Roby Baca and Cameron Maynard, bassist Christopher Tilley, and drummer Joey Baca. The band's first release, the EP ''Sporadic Movements'', was released later that year. At the Hands of Machines changed their name to The Contortionist following the EP's release and the same line-up recorded the EP ''Shapeshifter'', which was released in September 2008. These two EPs featured a [[deathcore]] sound in contrast to the band's later works. Following the release of ''Shapeshifter'', vocalist Jake Morris left the band and was replaced by Dave Hoffman, who also provided keyboards. The band entered Voltaic Recording Studio in early 2009 and released their third EP, ''[[Apparition (EP)|Apparition]]'', in September of that year. The sound of this EP continued the deathcore sound heard with Morris, but also showed the band incorporating elements of [[progressive metal]] into its music.

Hoffman departed the band in early 2010 and was replaced by Jonathan Carpenter. Not too long after Carpenter's arrival, The Contortionist began work on their debut album, ''[[Exoplanet (album)|Exoplanet]]''. ''Exoplanet'' was released on August 31, 2010 through [[Good Fight Entertainment]]. The album's sound continued the progressive metal/deathcore sound heard on ''Apparition'', with lyrics exploring themes such as space and interstellar travel. Several of the album's songs are reworked songs from ''Apparition'', featuring new lyrics written by Carpenter with slightly different musical passages. The band's second album, ''[[Intrinsic (album)|Intrinsic]]'', was released on July 17, 2012. A month before the album's release, the Contortionist released their first music video for the song "Holomovement." The sound of ''Intrinsic'' differed from previous releases; the album still contained elements of deathcore, but had a greater focus on melody and atmosphere.<ref>((cite web|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/50945/The-Contortionist-Intrinsic|title=The Contortionist: Intrinsic - Sputnikmusic - Staff review|publisher=Sputnikmusic|author= Jacob Royal|accessdate=20 June 2013))</ref> Carpenter's lyrics focused on science fiction themes which are reflected in the music videos for "Causality" and "Dreaming Schematics."

In March 2013, Jonathan Carpenter announced his departure from the band. At the time, Carpenter and his longtime girlfriend (now his wife) were expecting their first child. He left on good terms with the band to focus on his personal life and starting his family. Carpenter commented on his departure:

((quotation|"It's going to be a jarring change of pace for my life, not being on the road most of the year. Making songs with the band and then performing them in front of the best fans has been a once in a lifetime experience. I wouldn't trade the perspective I've found in the past few years for anything. I got to meet so many amazing people and see a good chunk of the world. I absolutely intend to keep creating and playing music in the future, albeit in a more personal pursuit.

I will miss seeing everyone in the TC family very much. I wish the best to all of my band buds and everyone who supports live music and all this heavy banger music we've been making. I feel very excited for my future with the love of my life and our pups, and our little one on the way. Music has always been one of my passions and that's what drew me to this band in the first place. The music comes first, and I know that the talent of the band will rise above this member change and they will find a new arrangement that will blow your minds."))

Robby Baca also commented on Carpenter leaving:
<blockquote>"We are sad to see John go, but at the same time remain fully supportive of his decision. We look forward to the process of finding a new vocalist and writing a new record."</blockquote>

Mike Lessard of [[Last Chance to Reason]]  took over vocal duties for upcoming shows until the band found a permanent replacement. Mike Lessard commented on filling in for Carpenter:

<blockquote>"I'm happy to be helping my friends in the Contortionist for the next few months on tour as a temporary vocalist. I'll be returning to my duties in Last Chance to Reason once these dates are finished in May. I look forward to seeing a bunch of new and familiar faces in the months to come."
<ref>((cite web
 |title=The Contortionist Part Ways With Vocalist & Keyboardist Jonathan Carpenter
 |url=http://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2013/03/25/the-contortionist-part-ways-with-vocalist-keyboardist-jonathan-carpenter/
 |publisher=Heavy Blog Is heavy
 |accessdate=25 March 2013))</ref></blockquote>
On June 21, 2013, the Contortionist announced via their Facebook page that Mike Lessard was officially their new vocalist.
[[File:The Contortionist.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|right|The Contortionist in 2012]]
On April 23, 2014, the Contortionist announced via Facebook the completion of recording their third full-length album. The album was produced by Jamie King ([[Between the Buried and Me]], [[He Is Legend]], [[The Human Abstract (band)|the Human Abstract]], among many others).<ref>((cite web|title=The Contortionist Enter The Studio For New Album|accessdate=May 18, 2014|url=http://www.theprp.com/2014/03/20/news/the-contortionist-enter-the-studio-for-new-album/|date=March 20, 2014))</ref> On June 26, 2014, the Contortionist announced on their Facebook page that their new album, entitled ''Language'', would be released September 16, 2014 through eOne and Good Fight Music. It was also officially made known that bassist Christopher Tilley had been replaced by former [[Scale the Summit]] bassist, Jordan Eberhardt, for unannounced reasons. During an AMA session, which took place on September 12, a question regarding Christopher Tilley's departure was answered, the band's response was: "Touring and all that comes with it just wasn't what Tilley wanted to do anymore. We love Chris and wish him the best!"

The band released their fourth album, entitled ''[[Clairvoyant (album)|Clairvoyant]]'', on September 15, 2017.<ref>((cite web|url=http://theprogressiveaspect.net/blog/2017/09/13/the-contortionist-clairvoyant/|title=The Contortionist – Clairvoyant|author=Calder Hannan|publisher=The Progressive Aspect|date=September 13, 2017|accessdate=September 25, 2017))</ref> This album featured a softer sound, with predominantly clean vocals.

On August 9, 2019, the band released the EP ''[[Our Bones]]''. The EP features two new full-length songs, an [[Ambient music|ambient]] interlude, and a cover of "[[1979 (song)|1979]]", originally by [[The Smashing Pumpkins]].<ref>((cite web|publisher=Metal Injection|author=Leon T.K.|url=https://metalinjection.net/reviews/the-contortionist-our-bones|title=EP Review: THE CONTORTIONIST Our Bones|date=August 16, 2019|accessdate=September 11, 2019))</ref>

==Musical style and influences==
The Contortionist's musical style has been described as [[progressive metal]]<ref name="allbio">((cite web | url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-contortionist-mn0002517997/biography | title=The Contortionist | work=[[AllMusic]] | accessdate=April 15, 2015 | author=Monger, James Christopher))</ref><ref name="exclaim12">((cite web | url=http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/contortionist-intrinsic | title=The Contortionist | publisher=[[Exclaim!]] | date=July 17, 2012 | accessdate=April 15, 2015 | author=Falzon, Denise))</ref><ref name="altpress2"/> and [[progressive rock]].<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.sonicperspectives.com/news/progressive-rock-unit-the-contortionist-to-celebrate-10-years-of-exoplanet-album-with-an-exclusive-livestream-event-june-26th/|title=Progressive Rock Unit THE CONTORTIONIST to Celebrate 10 Years of 'Exoplanet' Album with an Exclusive Livestream Event June 26th|date=June 8, 2021))</ref> The band's early work showed one-time experiments in other metal genres outside their primary sound; their second EP ''[[Apparition (EP)|Apparition]]'' has been described as [[deathcore]].<ref name="exclaim12"/><ref name="altpress2">((cite web | url=http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/the_contortionist_intrinsic | title=The Contortionist - Intrinsic | work=[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]] | date=July 17, 2012 | accessdate=April 15, 2015 | author=Colwell, Matthew))</ref><ref>((cite web | url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/in_the_studio_the_contortionist | title=In The Studio: The Contortionist | publisher=[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]] | date=February 24, 2012 | accessdate=April 15, 2015 | author=Colwell, Matthew))</ref> Robby Baca has stated that his influences include [[Planet X (band)|Planet&nbsp;X]], [[Pat Metheny]], [[Meshuggah]], [[Allan Holdsworth]], [[Between the Buried and Me]], [[Dream Theater]], [[The Dear Hunter]], [[Textures (band)|Textures]], [[Deftones]],<ref>((cite web
 |title=Interview: The Contortionist
 |date=October 21, 2011
 |url=http://mindequalsblown.net/2011/10/20/interview-the-contortionist/
 |publisher=Mind Equals Blown
 |accessdate=March 25, 2013))</ref> [[Gojira (band)|Gojira]], and [[Animosity (band)|Animosity]].<ref>((cite journal |last=Gomez |first=Adrian |date=May 6, 2011 |title=Indy metal band blazes its own trail |url=https://www.abqjournal.com/28807/indy-metal-band-blazes-its-own-trail.html |department=Interview |journal=[[Albuquerque Journal]] |page=47 |access-date=January 30, 2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220130144739/https://www.abqjournal.com/28807/indy-metal-band-blazes-its-own-trail.html |archive-date=January 30, 2022))</ref> Former member Jonathan Carpenter also stated that his personal influences include Dream Theater and [[ambient music|ambient]] composer [[Brian Eno]].<ref>((cite web
 |last=Bell
 |first=Robert
 |title=Friday To-Do: The Contortionist
 |date=July 19, 2012
 |url=http://www.arktimes.com/RockCandy/archives/2012/07/19/friday-to-do-the-contortionist
 |publisher=Arkansas Times
 |accessdate=March 25, 2013))</ref> Other influences include [[Rush (band)|Rush]], [[Isis (band)|Isis]], and [[Cynic (band)|Cynic]].<ref>((cite web
 |title=The Contortionist Bio ((!)) The Contortionist Career
 |url=http://www.mtv.com/artists/the-contortionist/biography
 |publisher=MTV
 |accessdate=March 25, 2013))</ref>

==Members==
((col-begin))
((col-2))

===Current===
* Robby Baca((spaced ndash)) guitars <small>(2007–present)</small>; bass <small>(2014)</small>; keyboards <small>(2007–2014)</small>
* Joey Baca((spaced ndash)) drums <small>(2007–present)</small>
* Cameron Maynard((spaced ndash)) guitars <small>(2007–present)</small>
* Michael Lessard((spaced ndash)) vocals <small>(2013–present) (of [[Last Chance to Reason]])</small>
* Eric Guenther((spaced ndash)) keyboards <small>(2014–present)</small>
* Jordan Eberhardt((spaced ndash)) bass <small>(2014–present) (formerly of [[Scale the Summit]])</small>

===Former===
* Jake Morris((spaced ndash)) vocals <small>(2007–2008)</small>
* Dave Hoffman((spaced ndash)) vocals, keyboards <small>(2008–2010) (Ishia, ex-Boreworm,<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.thecirclepit.com/2016/06/boreworm-add-ex-the-contortionist-vocalist|title=Boreworm Add Ex-The Contortionist Vocalist &#124; The Circle Pit|website=Thecirclepit.com|accessdate=October 10, 2020))</ref><ref>((Cite web|url=https://carcosapr.com/post/156196705038/boreworm-unleashes-pulverizing-new-single-vile|title=BOREWORM Unleashes Pulverizing New Single "Vile Husk" Through Metal Injection|website=Carcosapr.com|accessdate=October 10, 2020))</ref> ex-Into the Silence, ex-Wounded Knee)</small>
* Jonathan Carpenter((spaced ndash)) vocals, keyboards <small>(2010–2013) (Foreign Waves)<ref>((cite web |url=http://www.itdjents.com/news/news-jonathan-carpenter-ex-the-contortionist-teases-new-music/ |title=NEWS: Jonathan Carpenter (Ex-The Contortionist) Teases New Music - It Djents |website=www.itdjents.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151026055859/http://www.itdjents.com/news/news-jonathan-carpenter-ex-the-contortionist-teases-new-music/ |archive-date=26 October 2015 |url-status=dead))</ref></small>
* Christopher Tilley((spaced ndash)) bass <small>(2007–2014)</small>
((col-end))

===Timeline===
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== Discography ==

=== Studio albums ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;" | Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;" | Album details
! scope="col" colspan="4" | Peak chart positions
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Billboard 200|US]]<br /><ref>((cite magazine|publisher=[[Eldridge Industries]]|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/the-contortionist/chart-history/tlp/|title=The Contortionist Chart History (Billboard 200)|accessdate=December 12, 2018))</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Independent Albums|US Indie]]<br /><ref>((cite magazine|publisher=[[Eldridge Industries]]|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/the-contortionist/chart-history/ind/|title=The Contortionist Chart History (Independent Albums)|accessdate=December 12, 2018))</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Top Rock Albums|US Rock]]<br /><ref>((cite magazine|publisher=[[Eldridge Industries]]|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/the-contortionist/chart-history/rck/|title=The Contortionist Chart History (Top Rock Albums)|accessdate=December 12, 2018))</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Hard Rock Albums|US Hard Rock]]<br /><ref>((cite magazine|publisher=[[Eldridge Industries]]|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/the-contortionist/chart-history/mtl/|title=The Contortionist Chart History (Hard Rock Albums)|accessdate=December 12, 2018))</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Exoplanet (album)|Exoplanet]]''
|
* Released: August 31, 2010
* Label: [[Good Fight Entertainment|Good Fight]]
* Formats: [[Compact Disc|CD]], [[LP record|LP]], [[Music download|DL]]
| — || — || — || —
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Intrinsic (album)|Intrinsic]]''
|
* Released: July 17, 2012
* Label: [[eOne Music|eOne]], Good Fight
* Formats: CD, LP, DL
| 125 || 23 || 42 || 12
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Language (The Contortionist album)|Language]]''
|
* Released: September 16, 2014
* Label: eOne, Good Fight
* Formats: CD, LP, DL
| 52 || 13 || 15 || 6
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Clairvoyant (album)|Clairvoyant]]''
|
* Released: September 15, 2017
* Label: eOne, Good Fight
* Formats: CD, LP, DL
| 135 || 8 || 26 || 7
|-
| colspan="6" style="font-size:90%" | "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
|}

=== Live albums ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style = "text-align:center;"
|+ List of live albums
! scope="col" style="width:12em;" | Title
! scope="col" style="width:20em;" | Album details
|-
! scope="row" | ''Retrospective: Live from Atlanta''<ref>((cite web |title=The Contortionist– Retrospective: Live From Atlanta |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/25991182-The-Contortionist-Retrospective-Live-From-Atlanta |website=Discogs |access-date=28 July 2023))</ref>
|
* Released: January 30, 2023
* Label: [[MNRK Music Group|MNRK Heavy]]
* Format: LP
|}

=== EPs ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of extended plays
! scope="col" style="width:12em;" | Title
! scope="col" style="width:20em;" | EP details
|-
! scope="row" | ''Sporadic Movements'' ((small|(released under '''At the Hands of Machines''')))
|
* Released: June 1, 2007
* Label: [[Independent music|Independent]]
* Format: CD
|-
! scope="row" | ''Shapeshifter''
|
* Released: September 1, 2008
* Label: Independent
* Format: CD
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Apparition (EP)|Apparition]]''
|
* Released: September 24, 2009
* Label: Independent
* Format: CD
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Our Bones]]''
|
* Released: August 9, 2019
* Label: [[eOne Music|eOne]], [[Good Fight Entertainment|Good Fight]]
* Format: CD, LP, DL
|}

===Singles===
{| class=wikitable
!Year
!Song
!Album
|-
|rowspan="2"|2012
|"Holomovement"<ref>((cite web|publisher=[[Metal Sucks]]|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2012/06/11/exclusive-premiere-the-contortionists-holomovement-song-lyric-video/|title=EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: THE CONTORTIONIST'S "HOLOMOVEMENT" SONG + LYRIC VIDEO!|date=June 11, 2012|accessdate=August 24, 2021))</ref>
|rowspan="2"|''Intrinsic''
|-
|"Causality"<ref>((cite web | website=[[BraveWords]] |url=https://bravewords.com/news/the-contortionist-causality-video-released |title=THE CONTORTIONIST - 'Causality' Video Released |date=July 16, 2012 |access-date=July 2, 2022))</ref>
|-
|rowspan="2"|2014
|"Language I: Intuition"<ref>((cite web |publisher=[[Metal Sucks]] |last=Neilstein |first=Vince |url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2014/07/15/drop-youre-listen-new-contortionist-single-right-now/ |title=Drop What You're Doing and Listen to the New Contortionist Single Right Now! |date=July 15, 2014 |access-date=July 2, 2022))</ref>
|rowspan="2"|''Language''
|-
|"Primordial Sound"<ref>((cite web |publisher=[[Metal Sucks]] |url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2014/09/02/exclusive-track-premiere-contortionist-primordial-sound/ |title=Exclusive Track Premiere: The Contortionist , "Primordial Sound" |date=September 2, 2014 |access-date=July 2, 2022))</ref>
|-
|rowspan="3"|2017
|"Reimagined"<ref>((cite web |website=[[Loudwire]] |last=DiVita |first=Joe |url=https://loudwire.com/the-contortionist-clairvoyant-album-reimagined-video/ |title=The Contortionist Detail New Album, Release 'Reimagined' Video |date=June 6, 2017 |access-date=July 2, 2022))</ref>
|rowspan="3"|''Clairvoyant''
|-
|"Absolve"<ref>((cite web |website=[[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]] |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/artist-music-song-premieres/listen-contortionists-opeth-esque-new-song/23567 |title=Listen to the Contortionist's Opeth-Esque New Song |date=July 21, 2017 |access-date=January 6, 2023))</ref>
|-
|"Return to Earth"<ref>((cite web |website=[[Prog (magazine)|Prog]] |last=Kielty |first=Martin |url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/the-contortionist-return-to-earth-video |title=The Contortionist premiere Return To Earth video |date=August 25, 2017 |access-date=July 2, 2022))</ref>
|-
|2019
|"Early Grave"<ref>((cite web |website=[[Loudwire]] |last=DiVita |first=Joe |url=https://loudwire.com/the-contortionist-early-grave-our-bones-ep/ |title=The Contortionist Drop New Song 'Early Grave' + Announce EP |date=June 25, 2019 |access-date=July 2, 2022))</ref>
|''Our Bones''
|}

=== Music videos ===
{| class=wikitable
!Year
!Song
!Director
|-
|rowspan="2"|2012
|"Causality"
|
|-
|"Dreaming Schematics"
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|-
|rowspan="2"|2014
|"Language I: Intuition"
|rowspan="2"|[[Corey Norman (director)|Corey Norman]]
|-
|"Primordial Sound"
|-
|rowspan="4"|2015
|"The Parable" (Rediscovered)
|rowspan="4"|Erez Bader<ref>((cite web|author=wookubus |url=http://www.theprp.com/2015/12/01/news/the-contortionist-rediscover-four-songs-for-language-reissue-debut-new-version-of-the-parable/ |title=The Contortionist 'Rediscover' Four Songs For "Language" Reissue, Debut New Version Of "The Parable" |website=theprp.com |date=December 1, 2015 |accessdate=March 14, 2016))</ref>
|-
|"Language" (Rediscovered)
|-
|"Primordial Sound" (Rediscovered)
|-
|"The Source" (Rediscovered)
|-
|rowspan="2"|2017
|"Reimagined"
|
|-
|"Return to Earth"
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|-
|2019
|"Early Grave"
|
|-
|2020
|"1979"
|rowspan="2"|Michael Lessard<ref>((cite web |website=[[Consequence (publication)|Consequence]] |last=Hadusek |first=Jon |url=https://consequence.net/2020/02/the-contortionist-video-smashing-pumpkins-1979/ |title=The Contortionist Unveil Video for Cover of Smashing Pumpkins' "1979" |date=February 20, 2020 |access-date=July 2, 2022))</ref>
|-
|2022
|"Primal Directive" (live)
|}

==Concert tours==
*This Is Where It Ends Tour – [[All Shall Perish]], [[Carnifex (band)|Carnifex]], [[Fleshgod Apocalypse]], [[Conducting from the Grave]], The Contortionist
*To Catch a Predatour – [[The Acacia Strain]], [[The Red Chord]], [[Terror (band)|Terror]], [[Gaza (band)|GAZA]], The Contortionist
*The Summer Slaughter Survivors Tour – Conducting from the Grave, The Contortionist, [[Scale the Summit]], [[Volumes]], [[Structures]], [[Rings of Saturn (band)|Rings of Saturn]]
*Intrinsic Tour – The Contortionist, [[Jeff Loomis]], [[Chimp Spanner]], [[7 Horns 7 Eyes]]
*2012 Co-Headliner – [[Born of Osiris]], [[Unearth (band)|Unearth]], The Contortionist, [[Obey the Brave]], [[Wolves at the Gate (band)|Wolves at the Gate]]
*Frak the Gods Tour – [[Periphery (band)|Periphery]], [[The Human Abstract (band)|The Human Abstract]], [[Textures (band)|Textures]], The Contortionist
*MetalSucks Tour – The Contortionist, [[Revocation (band)|Revocation]], [[Fallujah (band)|Fallujah]], [[Toothgrinder]]
*The Coma Ecliptic Tour – [[Between the Buried and Me]], [[Animals as Leaders]], The Contortionist
*The Good Fight North American Tour – The Contortionist, [[Within the Ruins]], [[I Declare War (band)|I Declare War]], [[Reflections (Minnesota band)|Reflections]], [[City in the Sea]]
*European Tour – [[Protest the Hero]], [[The Faceless]], The Contortionist, [[Destrage]]
*The Divinity of Purpose Tour – [[Hatebreed]], [[Shadows Fall]], [[Dying Fetus]], The Contortionist
*Future Sequence Tour – Between the Buried and Me, The Faceless, The Contortionist, [[The Safety Fire]]
*Escape From the Studio Tour – Periphery, The Contortionist, [[Intervals (band)|Intervals]], Toothgrinder
*Traced in Constellations Tour – [[Sleepmakeswaves]], The Contortionist, Tangled Thoughts of Leaving
*Fall 2014 Tour – The Contortionist, Intervals, [[Polyphia]]
*2015 North America Tour – The Contortionist, [[Chon (band)|Chon]], [[Aura (band)|Auras]]
*Polaris North America Tour – [[Tesseract (band)|Tesseract]], The Contortionist, [[Erra (band)|ERRA]], [[Skyharbor]]
*Polaris United Kingdom Tour – Tesseract, The Contortionist, [[Nordic Giants]]
*2016 North America Tour – The Contortionist, [[Monuments (band)|Monuments]], [[Entheos]], Sleepmakeswaves
*The Mothership Tour – [[Dance Gavin Dance]], The Contortionist, [[Hail the Sun]], Good Tiger, [[The White Noise (band)|The White Noise]]
*European Unrest Tour – Periphery, The Contortionist, Destrage
*The Sonic Unrest Part II Tour – Periphery, The Contortionist, [[Norma Jean (band)|Norma Jean]], Infinity Shred
*Colors 10th Anniversary Tour – Between the Buried and Me, The Contortionist, Polyphia, Toothgrinder
*The Stories We Tell Ourselves Tour – [[Nothing More]], The Contortionist, Big Story, Kirra
*The Clairvoyant Tour – The Contortionist, [[Silent Planet]], Skyharbor, [[Strawberry Girls]], Sikth, AlithiA
*The Reimagined Tour – The Contortionist, Intervals
*Animals as Leaders 10 Year Anniversary Tour – Animals as Leaders, The Contortionist
*Performing Language and Exoplanet in Their Entireties - The Contortionist, [[Rivers of Nihil]]

==See also==
((Portal|Biography|Indiana))
* [[List of E1 Music artists]]
* [[Music of Indiana]]
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==References==
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