Polaris is an Australian metalcore band from Sydney, formed in 2012. The group comprises vocalist Jamie Hails, guitarist Rick Schneider, bassist/vocalist Jake Steinhauser, and drummer Daniel Furnari. They are renowned for blending metalcore with progressive elements, ambient soundscapes, and melodic hooks, often addressing themes of anxiety, depression, and loss. Their debut album, *The Mortal Coil* (2017), received critical acclaim and an ARIA Award nomination. Subsequent releases, *The Death of Me* (2020) and *Fatalism* (2023), further solidified their position in the heavy music scene. Despite the tragic loss of guitarist Ryan Siew in 2023, Polaris continues to create impactful music and perform globally. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polaris_%28Australian_band%29?utm_source=openai))