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= Cohen (band) = Cohen is an American metalcore band from Murray, Kentucky, formed in 2015. The band currently consists of vocalist Nickolas Erickson, guitarists Gage Girten and Kenton Smith, bassist/vocalist Trever Williams and drummer Zachary Orr.

History
Cohen was formed in fall of 2015 by vocalist Nick Erickson and bassist/vocalist Trever Williams, along with the band's original bass player Alex Jackonski and original drummer Aidan Nash. The group wrote and recorded their debut single "Bad Habits" at Sicktones Studios in Cape Girardeau, MO, later released September 2016. The band returned to Sicktones Studios in November of that year to record their follow-up single "Flymouth," released in February 2017 alongside a music video. Former bassist Alex Jackonski left shortly after "Flymouth" was recorded, and was replaced by Brentford Smith on bass.

The band played regional shows around the midwest from early 2017 through fall of the same year. Williams, who was originally on guitar, stepped down from the band in August 2017. During this time period, guitarist Kenton Smith filled in for live shows, as well as working on demo writing for the band. Secondary guitarist Gage Girten officially joined the band in February 2018.

The band recorded their debut full-length album, "Happy" from January-July 2018 using the recording studio bassist Brentford Smith worked at on campus at Murray State University. "Happy" was released October 26, 2018. Both Smith and drummer Aidan Nash left upon release to pursue other endeavors.

Soon after the release of "Happy," guitarist Kenton Smith was made an official member of the band. Williams rejoined, now as the band's bassist as well as secondary vocalist. Additionally, the band welcomed new drummer Zachary Orr.

The band returned to Sicktones Studios in January 2020 to record their follow-up extended play "Suffer." Cohen announced their signing to Modern Empire Music, formally known as Stay Sick Records, on November 6, 2020, and released "Suffer" on November 20.

Current

 * Nickolas Erickson- Vocals (2015-present)


 * Trever Williams- Bass/Vocals (2018-present) guitar/vocals (2015-2017)
 * Kenton Smith- Guitar (2019-present)
 * Gage Girten- Guitar (2018-present)


 * Zachary Orr- Drums (2019-present)

Former

 * Alex Jackonski- Bass (2015-2016)
 * Brentford Smith- Bass (2016-2018)
 * Aidan Nash- Drums (2015-2018)