Formation, Everything Perfect on the Wrong Day, departure of Brack Cantrell (2005–2006) Sky Eats Airplane was formed in 2005 by
Arlington Heights High School students Brack Cantrell and Lee Duck, formerly of the band Our First Fall. When later asked about the meaning of the name Sky Eats Airplane, Duck replied: "It was just a counter to all the [...] band names that use the same five or six dark sounding words. [...] We just wanted something that was original and had imagery to it". The band independently released their first album,
Everything Perfect on the Wrong Day, on August 6, 2006. The album was self-produced by Cantrell and Duck, who also performed and programmed all the music in one bedroom. In late 2006, Brack left the band to concentrate on his solo work and explore other areas of music.
New lineup, Sky Eats Airplane, touring (2007–2009) After Brack's departure, Duck recruited Zack Ordway on guitar, Kenny Schick on drums, and Johno Erickson on bass; all former members of In Theory. The band sent out an open call for singers via
Myspace. They decided upon
Jerry Roush from
Hampton, Virginia. Roush had previously played drums in hardcore bands; the band marked his first attempt at being a front man. Around the same time, the band collaborated with producer
Brian McTernan to record their follow-up album at his studio in
Baltimore. On April 5, the group played the
Bamboozle Left. Their
self-titled album was released on July 22, 2008. On May 3, the band played
The Bamboozle in
East Rutherford, New Jersey. The band co-headlined a national summer tour with
A Skylit Drive, supported by
Breathe Carolina and
Memphis May Fire. The band also played on the
Vans Warped Tour 2008 for three weeks.
Lineup changes, The Sound of Symmetry (2009–2010) On January 11, 2009, Kenny Schick left the group to focus on matters involving his family. He was replaced by former
Periphery drummer Travis Orbin. From March 14 to May 1, the band supported
The Devil Wears Prada on their Sweet Brag Tour, alongside
A Day to Remember and
Emarosa. In July, the band stated that they had parted ways with vocalist Jerry Roush on good terms, citing creative differences. In December, the band announced the addition of Bryan Zimmerman and Elliot Coleman on vocals. The band also disclosed the departure of bassist Johno Erickson, whom Coleman would replace on bass. On April 13, 2010, Sky Eats Airplane released
The Sound of Symmetry, a three-track EP. From July to early August, the band performed on the first annual
Scream It Like You Mean It tour. In late August, the band announced that they had parted ways with vocalist Bryan Zimmerman.
Indefinite hiatus (2011–present) On July 13, 2011, lead guitarist Zack Ordway confirmed in an interview that Sky Eats Airplane had officially disbanded. Ordway stated personal issues with the band's former lead vocalist, Bryan Zimmerman, "broke our spirits". He also accused the band's label and management of neglect. In August 2020, Tragic Hero Records released
Everything Perfect on the Wrong Day on vinyl. In October, founding members Lee Duck and Brack Cantrell gave an interview in which they discussed the album and their histories with the band. When asked if there was any chance for new Sky Eats Airplane music, Duck said "I would say there's a chance, yeah. I think that's the intent. But right now, at least for me, I'm definitely in an exploratory phase". Cantrell replied, "I would say there's a damn good chance. A damn good chance". ==Members==