The Contortionist, an American metal band from Indianapolis, Indiana, was formed
in 2007. Initially known as At The Hands Of Machines, they released their first
EP Sporadic Movements that year. After changing their name to The Contortionist,
they released the EP Shapeshifter in 2008. Following a series of lineup changes,
Jonathan Carpenter joined as vocalist and keyboardist, contributing to their
debut album Exoplanet, which featured themes of space travel. Carpenter remained
for the band's second album Intrinsic in 2012 before leaving in 2013. Mike
Lessard then joined as vocalis...