Travis Rinker Guitarist

We are Wretched Sea - Check out our story here!

Wretched Sea is a melodic progressive death metal band from Northern California, combining fast, aggressive riffing, technical rhythms with atmospheric melodies and powerful, expressive vocals. Their sound blends intense extreme vocals with clean, emotive passages, creating a dynamic contrast between chaos and beauty while capturing the relentless force and depth of a restless sea.

Originally developed over several years by guitarist Travis, Wretched Sea took its current form as a full band in 2025. The band came together through long-standing musical connections, with Travis having previously worked with drummer Donovan during earlier stages of the project. Rhythm guitarist Chris has been a long-time friend of Travis and was also involved in earlier stages of the project, contributing on bass. Vocalist Tetiana joined the band in 2025, bringing a distinct vocal identity that expanded the band’s range, and the lineup was completed later that year with the addition of bassist Kevin Mc, who was brought into the band by Chris.

Musically, Wretched Sea draws strong influence from Scandinavian melodic death metal, forming a foundation of aggressive yet melodic songwriting. This is further shaped by diverse vocal influences, combining raw intensity with melodic expression to create a sound that is both forceful and emotionally driven.

Wretched Sea exists between the physical and the symbolic — a reflection of the ocean’s vast, shifting nature and the harsh reality of life itself. It evokes the feeling of drifting through something uncontrollable, where inner conflict and emotional weight rise and fall like waves, caught in anendless tension between chaos and clarity.

Building on this vision, Wretched Sea focuses on creating immersive and cohesive music where atmosphere, emotion, and intensity are tightly connected — shaping a distinct and authentic voice within modern metal.

Lineup
🎤 Tetiana LadyFly Campbell – Vocals
🎸 Travis Rinker – Lead Guitar
🎸 Chris Ponte – Rhythm Guitar
🎸 Kevin Mc – Bass Guitar
🥁 Donovan Campbell – Drums

Stay tuned. The storm hits tomorrow.🌊⚡️🌪

📷 Photo by: Ryker Laufeyson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmOiYO3isXs

Travis Rinker - Psithurism Ambient acoustic piece written and produced by me. A rustling or whispering sound, such as leaves in the wind...Spotify Pre-Save : https://distrokid.com/hype...