Hi, My names Ari. Im the guitarist for the Pittsburgh Metalcore band, IRE. I am also a producer and audio engineer for Cypress Audio.

Founded in late 2019, IRE was originated at the helm of 3 lifelong friends looking to keep classic metalcore alive. This trio combined their eclectic musical tastes and influences to produce tracks that are equal parts energetic, melodic, and down right heavy hitting. The three Pittsburgh, PA natives -- Brandon Fandel [lead vocals, guitars, recording drums], Ari Esmi [guitars, backing vocals], and Joe Leo [bass, backing vocals]-- have poured sweat and tears climbing their way to the forefront of the Metal Scene as newcomers. Working along-side Grammy-nominated producers, Grant McFarland and Carson Slovak of Atrium Audio [the studio responsible for August Burns Red , Polaris, Lorna Shore, ERRA, Like Moths To Flames, ...etc] the tenacious group has found some success in their debut EP Poison Dreams, managing to garner over 1 Million streams since its release. As well as landing top playlist spots on Spotify's All New Metal, New Core, and New Blood with their songs Smile and Watch It Burn and Reflections. IRE is set to raise the bar even higher 2022 with the release of their long awaited single Shallow Grave.

Check out our EP, Poison Dreams!! Available on all platforms

Being an independent artist these days gets super challenging. We fund all our expenses ourselves... from production to marketing and also touring! If you like what you hear and feel compelled to support, stop by our website and pick up one of our sick T-Shirt designs or a CD!

Catch us out on the Road. Our website tour page is updated frequently alongside our instagram! We've had the pleasure of opening for several national artists such as Memphis May Fire, Light The Torch, The Veer Union, Limbs, The Great American Ghost, HED PE, Adelitas Way, and many others...