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In 2003, Thrice signed up with Island Records and released
The Artist in the Ambulance, which featured more structured
songs while keeping true to their hardcore influences. The band's
recent work has noticeably diverged from its metal and hardcore roots.
Thrice released their fourth full-length album,
Vheissu, on October 18, 2005. Vheissu features a bit of
a departure from their previous sound by introducing electronics and
new instruments - namely a Rhodes Piano - that they hadn't used before
this album. Another notable sound of the album is the lesser amount of
a metal / hardcore style of guitar playing, but more of a variation in
the vocals. The album as a whole is very emotional and haunting in
both it's message and it's harmonies. Vheissu is hailed by
critics as far more mature album than Thrice's previous
records.
The band embarked on a tour in fall 2005 to garner support for
Vheissu with Underoath, The Bled and Veda. Thrice also
toured as part of the multi-band Taste of Chaos tour. Touring in the UK with Coheed and Cambria garnered the group many more fans, as
well as providing a basis for a new live video of "The Earth Will
Shake". The band is currently working on their next album as well as
various solo projects.
