Elder is a heavy rock band, formed in 2006 in Massachusetts by longtime friends Nick DiSalvo (vocals, guitar) , Chas Mitchell (bass), and Matt Couto (drums). Currently they are comprised of 4 musicians, with DiSalvo as the last founding member remaining. The current lineup is as follows: Nick DiSalvo (vocals, guitar), Jack Donovan (bass), Mike Risberg (guitars, keyboard), and George Edert (drums).
Elder originally based their sound in deep rooted stoner rock and metal influences on their first LP, Elder (2009), as well as their second full release, Dead Roots Stirring (2011). With the release of their 3rd LP, Lore (2015), the band started gaining serious critical and fan acclaim, and started incorporating more progressive rock influences. More recent releases by the band have shifted toward a more psychedelic and progressive rock sound. Their 4th full length record, Reflections of a Floating World (2017), is a winding path of progressive and psychedelic rock, while still incorporating their stoner rock roots. Their most recent full length release, Omens (2020), was a more personal and experimental endeavor for the band, being received with mixed reviews by critics and fans alike but also continuing the band’s trend of experimenting with new sounds and ideas.
Over the years the band has amassed a healthy following with their signature heavy psychedelic sound and passionate vocals, and has also gained a reputation among fans for being excellent live performers.