Eric Victorino is an American musician, vocalist, and writer best known as the frontman of Strata, whose sound became a cult touchstone for fans of post-hardcore, alternative metal, emo, nu metal-adjacent, and cinematic 2000s rock. With Billboard Heatseekers chart history, rock-radio singles, and placements across The Punisher soundtrack, Madden, WWE WrestleMania, and the Elektra soundtrack, Strata became deeply embedded in the action-film, video-game, and alternative-rock culture of the 2000s — building a legacy defined by atmosphere, intensity, and catharsis.

On this episode of The Akiva Abstract, Eric joins Akiva to discuss Strata’s legacy, the band’s rebirth, their new single “Soar,” their signing with The Artery Foundation, and the emotional force behind a body of work that continues to resonate with listeners drawn to intensity, atmosphere, and catharsis.

Follow Eric: @ericvictorino

Follow Strata: @wearestrata

Website + Merch: https://strata.band

The Akiva Abstract Sponsors:
BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/akivaalpert — 10% off your first month
Muse: https://shorturl.at/wHKU9 — use AKIVAALPERT for 15% off your order
Ember: https://ember.com/
Eargasm Earplugs: use AKIVA10 for 10% off your order
Prophets of AI: https://propheticai.co/
NordVPN: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=101072&url_id=902
Mint Mobile: https://trymintmobile.com/akiva