Hawking is a progressive metal band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, composed of vocalists and guitarists Tom Vanderkam and Saul Sitar and drummer Noel Dufour.
However, notable Melodic Hardcore, Post-Hardcore, Symphonic Metal and Alternative Rock influences are present in their work.
[1][2] The band’s earlier work was often described as Math rock or "Math-Pop", alluding to their use of interlocking guitar riffs and highly syncopated rhythms.
[5] Two of the group members, drummer Chartwell Kerr and bassist Paul Engels, were both airlifted to hospital in critical condition.
During the summer months of 2014, the band completed a 50-date tour covering the Western USA and most of mainland Canada.
[12] On August 26, 2016, the band released their single "Comfortable", completing a Canadian tour in support.
Hawking released their full-length album "Diverge" on April 7, 2017, completing a North American tour in support.
In Fall 2019, the band completed a 28-date North American tour supporting Stellar Circuits.
Vanderkam and former lead guitarist Ben Klassen appeared in the film If I Stay (2014).