10 Years is an American alternative metal band from Knoxville, Tennessee, founded in 1999. The current lineup features vocalist Jesse Hasek, guitarists Brian Vodinh and Matt Wantland, bassist Chad Grennor, and drummer Luke Narey. Their gold-certified 2005 album "The Autumn Effect" launched them into the mainstream on the strength of "Wasteland", which hit #1 on both the Billboard Alternative Songs Chart and Active Rock Radio. Ten studio albums later, they remain a fixture of the American hard rock circuit.
10 Years announced an American anniversary tour for the twentieth anniversary of "The Autumn Effect", with the album being played in its entirety - the tour starts in September 2025.
The band toured in support of the EP "Inner Darkness" and announced plans for a full studio album in 2025.
10 Years released the EP "Inner Darkness" via Mascot Records, with "The Optimist" (feat. Conquer Divide) as the lead track.
The three singles the band released between late 2022 and early 2024, including "The Optimist", achieved a combined total of more than 27 million streams.
