The group currently consists of bassist Raad Soudani, vocalists Michael Barr and Myke Terry, and drummer Nick Ursich.

Originally, the two planned to be just a studio project until it was insisted they form a full band upon hearing the first demo recordings, which were 30 second tracks consisting of just a riff or two.

[1][2] The two began searching for likeminded musicians in the area to further their heavy metal, hip hop, jazz and classical influenced music, and would go on to expand the band's line-up.

[3][4] After completing their line-up, the band began work on their debut EP, The Concept of Dreaming, with an expected release date of December 2009.

[11] On May 15, Volumes were announced to be part of Arsonists Get All the Girls spring headlining tour with fellow bands A Plea for Purging, Lionheart and The Contortionist.

[12] On May 23, the band was announced to be part of the summer 'Slaughter Survivors Tour' with fellow metal acts Conducting from the Grave, The Contortionist, Scale the Summit and Rings of Saturn.

[16][17] The band would go on to release their debut studio album, Via through Mediaskare Records on September 27, 2011, with it reaching #1 on the iTunes Rock & Metal Charts.

Barr had the following to say: "If you haven't heard already, I unfortunately had to return home for the remainder of Thrash And Burn tour due to a severe and hazardous back injury requiring exclusive medical attention.

"[19] By the end of 2011, drummer Chris Khoury departed the band, leading to Daniel Schwartz taking over the drums at live shows.

[20] On November 19, 2012, the band was announced as part of Of Mice & Men 2013 headlining tour from January to February alongside Texas in July, Woe, Is Me and Capture the Crown.

[22] On March 24, 2013, the band was announced to be a part of the 2013 Van's Warped Tour alongside fellow metal act Crown the Empire.

[29] On June 26, the band were announced to be a part of Crown the Empire's "Welcome to the Resistance Tour" alongside Ice Nine Kills, Secrets and The Family Ruin.

[32] Two days later, they released No Sleep which reached #1 on the iTunes Rock and Metal Charts featuring the fully mastered version of "Vahle".

[35] On October 5, 2015, it was announced by the band that Barr would be sitting out their European tour with Northlane to continue working on the upcoming album and further the creative process.

[39] On June 5, 2016, the band announced that they had finally found their permanent replacement for Barr, with former Bury Your Dead vocalist Myke Terry.

[44] On February 7, 2017, According to a report from RockFeed, Volumes vocalist Gus Farias and ex-vocalist Michael Barr got into a heated Twitter discussion regarding drugs, jealousy and their past relationship with each other.

[49] On June 20, they were announced to be opening for Issues' upcoming fall "Headspace" headlining tour beginning September 24 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

[50] On November 16, as the music industry mourned the loss of Lil Peep, who was a friend of the band's vocalist, Gus Farias, took to Twitter to state he will be checking himself into rehab.

Bassist Soudani declared that "...Coming Clean is an emotional moment for us" and that "...I hope you feel something when you hear it and gain some perspective.

[55][56] On December 16, vocalist Gus Farias addressed his departure from the band releasing the following statement: "I just want to make it clear that I did not quit.

[71][68] The band make use of "bouncy" guitar riffs, groove-driven breakdowns, nu metal influence and dual lead vocalists.

[74] However, later reports described how Barr was escorted from the venue by security after he had assaulted crowd members whilst hardcore dancing to other bands, and that he was "looking for a fight" while doing so.

After being denied access back inside when attempting to re-enter the venue, Barr allegedly shouted pejorative slurs at the concert promoter working the door.