Formed in 2004 and emerging from the suburbs of provincial Warlingham UK, esOterica are an alt. rock band formed by brothers Tobias & Luke Keast. Starting out in the early 00's, the band soon gained success with their debut album '[m=159643]' in 2005. In that time they would also tour the UK supporting HIM, giving them positive acclamations in the Alternative & Metal press. The album would be released in the US by [l54727] in 2008 and featured a host of bonus tracks from the group's early EPs.
After being signed to [l197812] the group would release their follow up album, 2009's 'The Riddle', would feature the singles 'Tomorrow I Won't remember', 'Scream' and 'Silence' (a cover of the iconic dance track by Delerium). The same year they would release the CD/DVD set 'Live At The O2 Empire ' In 2010 the label would reissue the US version of 'The Fool'.

In 2012 the band changed their name to ESO as they were worried that Esoterica would be difficult to remember/spell. It was around this time that their 3rd album '[m=3460061]' would be released. With a heavier leaning on electronic styles, the album would feature guests trance producer Wizard and Devildriver's Michael Spreitzer as well as being recorded by UK producer Matt Hyde. In 2013 ESO would record a live DVD at The Garage in London. Later that year the band performed their farewell tour, deciding to go on hiatus as 2013 closed.
In 2018 the group reformed, now back to the name es0terica. After 2 years of touring the band self released their 4th album '[m=1846111]'.

[All releases under the name ESO should be listed under Esoterica (3) with ESO as an ANV]

Members:
Tobias Keast - Vocals
Matthew Diver - Guitars
Laura Conway - Guitar
Cloud Cerberus - Bass
Luke Keast - Drums
Will Keast - Keyboards

Former Members:
Charlie Pusey - Bass
Bari Parrott - Guitar