Their Dogs Were Astronauts is an instrumental progressive Metal and Djent band project from Austria which was founded in 2014. The music of the two brothers Denis and Leonard Roth, who both studied music, focuses on riff heavy instrumental music seasoned with catchy melodies. With the use of 7- and 8-string guitars they explore all the musical possibilities that these extended range instruments offer. The project is musically influenced by many different styles and genres