Synopsis:
As Artifacts, formerly Sink This Ship!, is a post-hardcore band from Walnut Creek, California. Sink This Ship! was initially formed in 2008, and changed their name in 2010. The present lineup includes vocalist Travis Bartosek, vocalist/guitarist Rudy Rosatti, keyboardist Joey Webb, drummer Michael Yankovich, guitarist Kevin Arquines, and bassist Stephen Mallory. Guitarist Matt Yankovich left in early 2011 to pursue other musical avenues. After consistent local shows and touring, the band signed to InVogue Records in December 2010. Their debut InVogue release, “Reclamation”, was released February 22nd, 2011. The band embarked on the Gnarlie Sheen Tour with A Faylene Sky in May 2011, and spent the remainder of the year writing and recording for their full-length album, due out in 2012. After departing InVogue in late 2011, As Artifacts recently announced the release of a new single, Bilbo Swaggins, with a release date of January 3rd, 2012.
