Polaris
Sydney metalcore built on intricate, melodic riff architecture and hard clean-to-scream swings, with precision-tooled heaviness and real emotional weight.
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About Polaris
Polaris are a metalcore band from Sydney, Australia, fronted by vocalist Jamie Hails. Their music is built on layered, melodic guitar work and abrupt shifts between screamed and sung passages, with lyrics that tend toward the personal and introspective rather than the confrontational.
The band became one of the more prominent Australian heavy acts of the late 2010s and 2020s, releasing a run of albums that charted well at home. Guitarist Ryan Siew died in 2023, and the group has continued since.
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Questions about Polaris
What festivals is Polaris playing in 2026?
Polaris is booked at 1 festival we cover: Good Things 2026.
Is Polaris playing Good Things 2026?
Yes, Polaris is on the Good Things 2026 lineup, December 4–6, 2026 at Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane, Australia.
What kind of music does Polaris play?
Polaris plays metal.
What festivals has Polaris played before?
Polaris has played Sonic Temple 2026, Welcome to Rockville 2026.
Who is in Polaris?
Polaris is Rick Schneider (guitar), Jake Steinhauser (guitar, bass), Daniel Furnari (drums) and Jamie Hails (lead vocals). Former members include Ryan Siew.
When did Polaris form?
Polaris formed in Sydney in 2012.
What was Polaris's first album?
Polaris's first album was The Mortal Coil (2017). The latest is Fatalism (2023).