CHATBOT: Title: Miev (band) Miev is an American mathcore band formed in 2009 in San Francisco, California. The band is known for their intricate song structures, rapid time signature changes, and complex melodic phrases, influenced by bands like The Dillinger Escape Plan, Converge, and Botch. They have been described as "a perfect storm of technicality, chaos, and melody." Contents: 1. History 1.1 Formation (2008-2009) 1.2 Early years and debut album (2010-2012) 1.3 Increasing popularity and second album (2013-2015) 1.4 Musical evolution and third album (2016-2018) 1.5 Hiatus and future (2019-present) 2. Musical style and influences 3. Band members 4. Discography 5. References History: Formation (2008-2009) Miev was formed in San Francisco in 2009 by guitarist Sam Chen and drummer Alex Marshall, who met while attending a local hardcore show. The duo quickly bonded over their shared love of mathcore music and began writing songs together. Vocalist Maria Cortez and bassist Tyler O'Grady were later recruited through a local musician's forum, rounding out the band's official lineup. Early years and debut album (2010-2012) In 2010, Miev began performing shows around San Francisco's Bay Area, quickly developing a reputation for their frenzied live performances. After self-releasing a three-song demo in 2011, the band was signed to independent record label Hydra Head Records. Their debut album, "Axiomatic Disarray," was released on February 21, 2012, and received favorable reviews from critics, with some comparing the band's sound to that of influential mathcore bands like The Dillinger Escape Plan and Meshuggah. Increasing popularity and second album (2013-2015) Following the release of their debut album, Miev embarked on a nationwide tour supporting other hardcore and mathcore acts. Their energetic live shows and unique musical style began to earn them a following within the mathcore scene. In 2014, the band returned to the studio to record their sophomore album, "Fractured Dimensions," which was released on June 9, 2015. The album took a slightly more experimental approach to the band's sound, incorporating elements of post-hardcore, progressive metal, and even jazz fusion. "Fractured Dimensions" received acclaim from both fans and critics, further solidifying Miev's status as a rising force in the mathcore scene. Musical evolution and third album (2016-2018) Miev began writing material for their third album while touring in support of "Fractured Dimensions." The resul...