The Amity Affliction

Founded: 2004

Location: Australia

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The Amity Affliction

The Amity Affliction is an Australian post-hardcore band from Gympie, Queensland, formed in 2003. The band's current line-up consists of Ahren Stringer (bass, clean vocals), Joel Birch (lead vocals), Dan Brown (guitar) and Joe Longobardi (drums). The Amity Affliction has released eight studio albums including Severed Ties (2008), Youngbloods (2010), Chasing Ghosts (2012), Let the Ocean Take Me (2014), This Could Be Heartbreak (2016), Misery (2018) and Everyone Loves You... Once You Leave Them (2020). They are known for their highly personal songs, often dealing with depression, anxiety, death, substance abuse, and suicide, many lyrics stemming from vocalist Joel Birch's past struggles. The Amity Affliction released their latest album, Not Without My Ghosts, on 12 May 2023.

Albums

2008 Severed Ties
2010 Youngbloods
2012 Chasing Ghosts
2014 Let the Ocean Take Me
2016 This Could Be Heartbreak

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The Amity Affliction Announce Ten-Year Anniversary Tour For 'Let The Ocean Take Me'

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The Amity Affliction, Silverstein, Earth Caller & Winnerz Circle @ Metro City, Perth