Achilles

Achilles is a hardcore band from Rochester, United States, active from 2003. The group forms around members of earlier Rochester hardcore bands Building On Fire, The Breaking Project, and Standfast. Robert Antonucci is one of the members, and the line-up also includes Josh Dillion on bass, Rob “Nooch” Antonucci on guitar, Chris Browne on drums, and Rory Van Grol on vocals.

Releases

The band releases a demo on Luchador Records and a split with Syracuse metalcore band Engineer on Hex Records. It also releases two full-length albums on Hex Records: The Dark Horse and Hospice.

Style and live reputation

Achilles is associated with hardcore, metalcore, chaotic hardcore, mathcore, and post-hardcore. It is also described as a US metal band. The band is noted for intense live performances and lyrics that deal with dark and revealing themes.