10 Years is an American alternative metal band from Knoxville, Tennessee, active since 1999. Built around vocalist Jesse Hasek and guitarist/producer Brian Vodinh, the band broke through with their 2005 major-label debut The Autumn Effect - a Gold-certified record whose lead single "Wasteland" hit double-platinum and topped the Billboard Alternative chart. Over ten studio albums and more than 250 million cumulative streams, they have remained a fixture of the U.S. hard rock circuit, sharing stages with Korn, Sevendust, and Breaking Benjamin.
10 Years announced a fall 2025 U.S. headlining tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Autumn Effect, performing the album in its entirety each night; tickets went on sale June 27.
The band announced a full-length studio album planned for release in 2025, following the 2024 EP Inner Darkness.
10 Years released the EP Inner Darkness on October 11, 2024 via Mascot Records, featuring seven tracks including singles recorded between 2022 and 2024.
The band celebrated surpassing 250 million cumulative streams across all platforms as they approached their tenth studio album.
The single "The Optimist" from the Inner Darkness EP reached #20 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart and accumulated 16.5 million streams on its own.
