Whitechapel - News

Whitechapel Tour Documentary

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:54:00 -0700

Head over to Whitechapels YouTube channel to check out a brand new video update from the Knoxville, Tennessee sextet that offers a personal look into the bands lives on the road during the Asking Alexandria tour, and stay tuned for an announcement coming soon.

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EXCLUSIVE WHITECHAPEL VIDEO PREMIERE FOR “DEVIRGINATION STUDIES”; WIN A SIGNED GUITAR!

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:30:00 -0700

Whitechapels first full-length album, 2007s The Somatic Defilement, put them on the map as one of death metals bands to watch. The concept album, about Jack the Rippers murder spree in East Londons Whitechapel district, led to their signing with Metal Blade the following year. The band completely remixed and remastered the album, giving their debut album a 2013 sheen. The new version of the album came out last month. Metal Blade has released a lyric video for Devirgination Studies, which you can view below.

Thats not all, though. Weve also partnered with Metal Blade to give away an ESP EC-10 guitar signed by the band! To enter, just fill out the form at the link below. Well accept entries until May 31st and pick a winner on June 3rd. Sorry, this contest is open to U.S. residents only. By entering, you agree to sign up for the Metal Blade Records news update, which you can opt out of at any time.

Click here to sign up.

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WHITECHAPEL RELEASES AN INCREDIBLY LIMITED, COLLECTIBLE GUITAR

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:59:00 -0700

LIMITED EDITION GUITAR DESIGNED BY WHITECHAPEL TO BE RELEASED ON APRIL 16TH, 2013 ARTIST SERIES GUITAR ONLY 50 WILL BE MADE!

U.S. (April, 16th 2013)- Tennessees own Whitechapel will be releasing an incredibly limited run of guitars withArtist Series Guitara Los Angeles-based company specializing in limited edition guitars designed by internationally acclaimed bands and artists such as Dio, Cypress Hill, Asking Alexandria, Bring Me The Horizon, and more.

Whitechapel is branding the guitar with their self-titled album artwork set exclusively for Artist Series Guitar.Artist Series Guitar will only produce 50 of the Whitechapel model, all of which include these key attributes:

Solid Mahogany body with Set Mahogany Neck
Rosewood Fingerboard with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays
ASG Arsenal Pickups - Dual-Coil Humbuckers with Alnico V mags
Kluson-style tuners
Hand-carved mahogany top
Ivory Binding on Body, Neck and Headstock

"The Whitechapel artwork fits an ASG so well because of its very natural, gritty feel. It works perfectly for the finish of a guitar," says Artist Series Guitar owner Vijay Kumar. "Sometimes we release a guitar that has a universal appeal, and I have no doubt that the Whitechapel ASG is one of them. It will be extremely valuable to every Whitechapel fan, or even to someone who is simply looking for an amazing guitar to shred on their next tour. Its just a heavy looking guitar." Kumar continues by mentioning the solid mahogany construction of the upcoming guitar describing the great tone a solid mahogany ASG is capable of achieving. He finishes by saying, "Plus, this guitar sounds heavier than it looks."

ASG will be releasing the Whitechapel guitar this Tuesday, April 16th. All those that purchase either guitar on April 16th or 17th, will receive a free bundle courtesy of ASG and Whitechapel, which includes a limited edition ASG T-Shirt, ASG Snap-Back hat, a Band T-Shirt, and the option to have Whitechapel sign their guitar.

The Whitechapel guitar will be available for online purchase at www.ArtistSeriesGuitar.com starting 12:00 am on April 16th, 2013.

Check out a video of the Whitechapel ASG:

From thediseased.com

Alex Wade and Phil Bozeman Launch YouTube Channels

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:34:00 -0700

Whitechapel guitarist Alex Wade has just launched his official youtube channel. Fans can subscribe now atyoutube.com/AlexWadeOfficial. The first video is a performance demonstration ofVicer Exciserfrom their upcoming re-issue ofThe Somatic Defilement. The re-issues was completely re-mixed by Audiohammers Mark Lewis and re-mastered by Alan Douches at West Westside.

Alex Wade comments on the new channel:"For a while, I have taken to videography as a second hobby to guitar playing. Creating this YouTube channel just combines my two favorite hobbies and allows me to connect more personally with our fan base, so it just seems like a natural thing for me to do. I will be posting song play throughs of Whitechapel (and non Whitechapel) songs, gear demos, FAQs, tutorials, tour videos, and a lot more."

Whtiechapel fans can also subscribe to vocalist Phil Bozemans channel, which focuses on gaming, as well as responses to questions from fans. Subscribe atyoutube.com/phillybo1985. The official channel for the band can be found at youtube.com/whitechapeltv.

From thediseased.com

Full Scion Rock Fest Lineup Announced!

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:40:00 -0700

The Scion Rock Fest has announced its full lineup. Scheduled for June 1, 2013, in Memphis, Tennessee, previously announced groups including Melvins, Municipal Waste and Pallbearer are joined by 17 additional acts including co-headliner Testament, plus Corrosion of Conformity, Whitechapel, Negative Approach and many more.

As always, Scion Rock Fest is a free event, but you must RSVP to attend. The RSVP will open on April 10, 2013, at theScion AV website.

Here is the full list of Scion Rock Fest 2013 artists:

Testament
Melvins
Municipal Waste
Whitechapel
The Obsessed
Corrosion of Conformity
The Casualties
Negative Approach
Pallbearer
Six Feet Under
Impaled
Vision of Disorder
Royal Thunder
Vektor
Arsis
A Life Once Lost
Touch Amor
Code Orange Kids
The Gates of Slumber
Hot Lunch
Rotting Out
The Shrine
Ice Dragon
Call of the Void
Subrosa
Gigan
Anciients
Dirty Streets
Inter Arma
Complete Failure
Indian Handcrafts
Noisem

Also, check out two of the performances from last years Rock Fest in Tampa, FL at the Ritz Ybor with Down and Saint Vitus. For more videos from Rock Fest 2012, check out the Scion AV YouTube playlist.

From thediseased.com

"The Somatic Defilement" Re-issue - Pre-orders Now Available

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:17:00 -0800

Agoura Hills, CA - February 26th, 2013 - Whitechapels debut full-length album, The Somatic Defilement, is the album that firmly planted the band on an upward trajectory that has carried the band to the upper echelons of modern death metal. The band has taken The Somatic Defilement and placed it in the capable hands of Audiohammer Studios producer Mark Lewis for a complete re-mix, along with a re-master by Alan Douches. The results are staggering and give The Somatic Defilement a modern luster up to the standards of the bands most recent recordings. Fans can listen and pre-order now at metalblade.com/whitechapel.

  The Somatic Defilement, originally released in 2007, is a concept album about Jack the Rippers infamous murders of prostitutes in East Londons Whitechapel district. This 2013 re-release sees the band tasking producer Mark Lewis to painstakingly bring the six year old recording to todays standard.

  The bands latest effort, the self-titled album that dropped on June 19, 2012 in North America, debuted at #47 on the Top 200 Chart, #10 on the Top Independent Albums Chart, #3 on the Hard Music Albums Chart (Current), #2 on the Hard Music Albums Chart (Core Stores) and #64 on the Top Digital Album Chart.

  Whitechapel was one of the most well received albums of 2012, with critical acclaim from some of the most respected music outlets including The New York Times, Alternative Press, Metal Hammer. The album also claimed bragging rights as the iTunes UK Metal Album of the Year for 2012!

  "They build unforgiving walls of riff, and unpleasant ones too. Pleasures not the point, though. There is a militaristic certainty to Whitechapels work, which activates the true thrills of masochism." New York Times

  "The bands best album yet by a wide margin." 4/5, Alternative Press Magazine

  "Bolder and smarter than previous efforts and with flashes of subtle invention peppering their trademark onslaught of fat, hellish grooves and adrenalized blasting, Whitechapel positions its creators as worthy heirs to Chaos AD-era Sepulturas cross pollinating throne, albeit with a massive, jarring does of 21st century death metal adding additional sonic bulk and braggadocio." Metal Hammer 8/10

  "When metal historians look back at the era of deathcore, one band that will undoubtedly stand out from the rest is Whitechapel. On top of being one of the biggest acts in the scene, and also having probably helped sculpt the genre, the Tennessee six-piece are one of the few acts really giving the oft-dismissed sub-genre a stamp of credibility and their new, self-titled release promises to further solidify that." About.com

  WHITECHAPELs video for their song "I, Dementia" can be viewed HERE. The video was shot by David Brodsky of MyGoodEye as part of the Scion AV Project. Check out the video for "Vicer Exciser" below:

From thediseased.com

2 Shows Canceled Due To Weather

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:42:00 -0800

Worcester, MA & Poughkeepsie, NY are unfortunately being canceled due to the weather. This of course is something that is out of our hands but well be back soon to make it up to everyone. Stay safe!

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B.O.B. Tour Promo Video + VIP Packages Available

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0800

The Brothers of Brutality Tour is approaching fast! The first date is Jan 8th in Knoxville, TN.

Are you ready?

Whitechapel & Emmure are offering joint VIP packages where you get a chance to meet both bands. Check out all the details below:

-Meet and Greet with Whitechapel & Emmure
-Photograph with Whitechapel & Emmure
-Whitechapel & Emmure VIP Poster
-Rockstar Bag
-Koozie
-VIP Laminate & Lanyard

All dates, packages details and tickets are available at BrothersofBrutalityTour.com

From thediseased.com

Brothers of Brutality w/Emmure, Unearth, Obey The Brave & The Plot in You

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:00:00 -0800

The dates have been released for the upcoming Brothers of Brutality tour in 2013. Whitechapel will be co-headlining the run with Emmure, and the tour also features Unearth, Obey The Brave & The Plot in You. Tickets go on sale 11/21 at 10am PST. Check out the dates below:

1/08 - Knoxville, TN @ 940 Blackstone Ave
1/09 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
1/11 - Houston, TX @ Fitzgeralds
1/12 - San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
1/13 - Dallas, TX @ The Door
1/16 - Phoenix, AZ @ Nile
1/18 - San Diego, CA @ Soma
1/19 - Pomona, CA @ Glasshouse
1/23 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
1/24 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
1/26 - SLC, UT @ In The Venue
1/27 - Denver, CO @ Summit
2/02 - Minneapolis, MN @ Brick
2/03 - Chicago, IL @ Mojoes
2/05 - Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
2/06 - Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
2/07 - Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
2/08 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium
2/10 - Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of the Living Arts
2/11 - NYC, NY @ Irving Plaza

From thediseased.com

Brothers of Brutality - Tour Announce

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:19:00 -0800

Whitechapel & Emmure are heading out on tour together. Dates & Cities to be announced soon.

From thediseased.com

APTV: Video Premiere

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:17:00 -0800

While on the 2012 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Fest, Whitechapel shot the a new video with director Strati Hovartos for "Possibilities Of An Impossible Existence." The song comes from their most recent, self-titled release. The band plan to re-release their 2007 debut album, The Somatic Defilement in spring 2013 via Metal Blade Records.

Check it out below:

From thediseased.com

Contest Winners

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 22:09:00 -0700

The contest to win a signed copy of Whitechapels self-titled album is complete, and its time to announce the winners.

Congratulation to:

"lacebr"

"screamer111"

"ProtheticHead98"

"shadygrady"

"WeAreWorthless"

Expect your cds in the mail very soon. Stay tuned, well have another contest up in the near future.

From thediseased.com

Section 8 - Live at Ace of Spades in Sacramento

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:34:00 -0700

Rock Hard Live has uploaded footage of Whitechapel performing live at Ace of Spades in Sacramento on September 27th. Check out the clip below:

From thediseased.com

Fall European Tour Dates Cancelled

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:43:00 -0700

We regretfully inform our UK and Euro fans that we have to cancel the upcoming run with August Burns Red and Devil Wears Prada due to an illness in the family. We sincerely apologize from the bottom of our hearts, and promise will will make it over in 2013 to play for our wonderful fans. Thank you for understanding.

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Your Whitechapel Live Experience

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:50:00 -0700

If you haven't noticed yet, we are running a couple giveaways. Two to be exact.

Enter to win an autographed copy of the new self titled Whitechapel CD

That one is a simple "click to enter" style contest. Winners will be selected at random. Want an autographed Whitechapel CD? We already know the answer to that. So what are you waiting for? Sign up.

Your Whitechapel Live Experience

This one takes a little effort, but the payout is worth it.

PRIZES INCLUDE:

1st Place - One winner will be selected to win a VIP package & Concert Ticket for the date of your choice on the next Whitechapel headlining tour. (Travel not included).AND an Evans Drumhead autographed by all of the members of Whitechapel.

2nd Place - 5 winners will be selected to win tour posters autographed by all of the members of Whitechapel

3rd Place - 5 winners will be selected to have a case of Rockstar Energy Drink delivered to your front door

Here is what you have to do:

1. Take a photo at the show you attend on the 10 Years of Perseverence Tour.
2. Post that on your facebook page, and include a short description under the photo (Minimum of 300 characters)
3. Share that photo all over facebook
4. Click the button on this page that says "sign up for this"
5. Enter the facebook link to the photo you posted in the box that says "Proof:"

When this campaign comes to an end on 10/14/12 - we'll go through all the entries, and select the winners based on:

How many likes your photo gets, the photo itself, and your description of the show/photo.

From thediseased.com

10 Years of Perseverance Tour Starts Thursday

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:35:00 -0700

The 10 Years of Perseverance Tour kicks off on Thursday Sept 13th. Full line up includes:

Hatebreed
Whitechapel
All Shall Perish
Deeznuts

Head over to the Tour Dates page and see when the tour rolls through your town.

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Section 8 Drum Play Along

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:44:00 -0700

The one and only Ben Harclerode has uploaded another play along video. This time he is showcasing "Section 8". Check it out below:

From thediseased.com

Guitar Center Meet & Greet

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:13:00 -0700

Whitechapel will be doing an instore meet and greet at the Knoxville, TN Guitar Center on Aug 22nd.

Location:

Guitar Center

8917 Towne & Country Cir.
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 670-1022

From thediseased.com

CATCH WHITECHAPEL'S ENTIRE SET FROM MAYHEM FEST ON SIRIUS XM THIS WEEKEND!

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:09:00 -0700

Sirius XM Liquid Metals is bringing you the LIVE AFTER FEST WEEKEND! Where they highlight performances and interviews every hour from the bands that took part in this summers 5th annual Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Fest! Make sure you tune in!

Whitechapel (ENTIRE Live From Mayhem Fest SET!):

Friday 8/10 @ 10am ET / 7am PT
Friday 8/10 @ 9pm ET / 6pm PT
Saturday 8/11 @ 7am ET / 4am PT
Saturday 8/11 @ 5pm ET / 2pm PT
Sunday 8/12 @ 3am ET / 12am PT
Sunday 8/12 @ 1pm ET / 10am PT
Sunday 8/12 @ 11pm ET / 8pm PT

http://www.facebook.com/whitechapelmetal

From thediseased.com

Hate Creation Drum Playalong

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:01:00 -0700

You dont want to miss this playalong video of Ben Harclerode. Check it out below:

From thediseased.com

VIDEO PREMIERE: "I, Dementia"

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:15:00 -0700

Whitechapel has released the official video for "I, Dementia". Check it out and share it with all your friends!

From thediseased.com

NEW US Tour Dates Announced

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:40:00 -0700

Whitechapel annopunces a new US tour with Hatebreed! Make sure that you check out all new tour dates HERE!!!

From thediseased.com

RecorrupTour VIP Packages Available Wednesday!

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:45:00 -0800

Whitechapel will be offering VIP packages for our upcoming RecorrupTour. VIP package upgrades can be purchased in addition to your ticket(s)* starting Wednesday at 5pm PST at TheDiseased.com.

We will see you on the road

- Whitechapel

From thediseased.com

Whitechapel Causes Mayhem!!

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:10:00 -0800

MAYHEM IS COMING.....so mark your calendars!

Sign Up For The First Crack At Mayhem Pre-Sale Tickets

The Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival will kick off the 26 date trek across the U.S. beginning on June 30th at the San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, California and ticket sales kick off on April 6th with the GET OFF YOUR ASS 72-Hour pre-sale ticket promotion. If you are not already on the mailing list, sign up today here:http://lms.musictoday.com/redirect/bounce.asp?cid=47552

From thediseased.com

New 2012 Tour!!

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:00:00 -0800

Check out the NEW 2012 US & South American dates!!

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Recorrupted EP and More!

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:40:00 -0700

Band hitting the road this fall withThe Devil Wears Prada,Enter Shikari, & For Today

Agoura Hills, CA October 3rd, 2011 Knoxville, TN metallershave released the details of their forthcoming EPRecorrupted, which featuresa brand new track titledSection 8, a cover ofStrength Beyond Strength, an acoustic version ofEnd of Flesh, and remixes ofBreeding ViolenceBig ChocolateThis Is ExileBen WeinmanThe Dillinger Escape Plan.Section 8Strength Beyond Strengthare also the very first recordings with new drummer Ben Harclerode.is set for release on November 8^th, just after the band hits the road withThe Devil Wears Prada,Enter Shikari,For Today.

Recorruptedis a limited edition print run and will only be available through theWebstore, Metal BladeWebstore, iTunes, and at the bands merch table.

Fans can check out a video that was shot and edited by guitarist Alex Wade, with animations by Vince Edwards, that features studio footage set to the bands brand new trackSection 8HERE. Fans can also check out the new trackSection 8on theFacebook pageHERE.

Recorruptedtracklisting:

1. Section 8

2. Strength Beyond Strength (Pantera cover)

3. Breeding Violence (Big Chocolate Remix)

4. This Is Exile (Ben Weinman Remix)

5. End of Flesh (Acoustic Version)

TheRecorruptedEP follows up the bands latest full-lengthA New Era of Corruption, which came out in June 2010 and debuted in Billboard Magazines Top 200 chart at #43, the Hard Music Core Stores chart at #2, the Independent Albums chart at #3, and the Hard Music Album chart at #5.

Dead Throne Tour featuring The Devil Wears Prada,WHITECHAPEL, Enter Shikari , & For Today
11/03 Milwaukee, WI The Rave
11/06 Chicago, IL House of Blues
11/07 Minneapolis, MN Epic
11/08 Winnipeg, MB The Garrick
11/10 Edmonton, AB Edmonton Events Center
11/11 Calgary, AB MacEwan Ballroom
11/13 Vancouver, BC Rickshaw Theatre
11/14 Seattle, WA Showbox SoDo
11/15 Portland, OR Roseland Theatre
11/17 San Francisco, CA Regency Ballroom
11/18 Santa Cruz, CA The Catalyst
11/19 San Diego, CA SOMA
11/20 Los Angeles, CA Club Nokia
11/21 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre
11/23 Magna, UT Saltair
11/25 Denver, CO Summit Music Hall
11/26 Oklahoma City, OK Diamond Ballroom
11/27 Dallas, TX House of Blues
11/28 San Antonio, TX Backstage Live
11/29 Houston, TX Warehouse Live Ballroom
11/30 New Orleans, LA House of Blues
12/02 Tampa, FL Ritz Ybor
12/03 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Revolution
12/04 Orlando, FL House of Blues
12/05 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
12/07 Charlotte, NC Amos' Southend
12/08 Richmond, VA The National
12/09 Silver Spring, MD The Fillmore
12/10 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
12/11 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
12/13 New York, NY Best Buy Theatre
12/14 Worcester, MA The Palladium
12/15 Montreal, QC Metropolis
12/16 Toronto, ON Kool Haus
12/17 Royal Oak, MI Royal Oak Music Theatre
12/18 Cincinnati, OH Bogart's
*tickets on sale now

As always, fans can get the latest updates on WHITECHAPEL at the following locations:

http://thediseased.com/

http://twitter.com/whitechapelband

http://www.facebook.com/whitechapelmetal

http://www.youtube.com/WhitechapelTV

http://www.myspace.com/whitechapel

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Summer Slaughter Tour 2011

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:05:00 -0700

MetalSucks is proud to once again be sponsoring the best mega-package tour of the summer Summer Slaughter, of course! As you can see from the above poster, the mini-fests organizers have once again put together line-up that show cases a whos who of the current metal scene.

And theyre taking it one step further this year theyre letting YOU, the fans, decide who the last band added to the bill should be! Go to the official Summer Slaughter Facebook page to cast your vote.

Cities and dates for the tour will be announced on 4/20. Til then get ready to get slaughtered
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SXSW Artery Party 2011

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:20:00 -0800

MusicSkins.com& Peavey Presents:

The Artery Foundation SXSW Showdown 2011
Thursday, March 17 @ RED 7 (indoor and outdoor stages)
7 Red River St. - Austin, TX - 78701
All Ages / Free Admission 12PM-6PM

ASKING ALEXANDRIA
WHITECHAPEL
Chiodos
Dance Gavin Dance
Iwrestledabearonce
Of Mice & Men
Isetmyfriendsonfire
Miss May I
In Fear and Faith
Chelsea Grin
Sleeping With Sirens
Woe, Is Me
For All Those Sleeping
I Declare War
Close To Home
The Amity Affliction
DJ Sets by Big Chocolate
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"Breeding Violence" BlankTV Music Video Premiere

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:00:00 -0800

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Check out this Interview with Alex Wade

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:25:00 -0800

Why did WHITECHAPEL pick Metal Blade Records to sign with? What was it about them that stood out for you?

We had a lot of offers on the table to be honest. It started with Century Media and soon about seven other labels followed with in the weeks. It was almost like a snowball effect. In the end Metal Blade was the label that we felt like our sound and persona of the band best fit with AND they happened to give us the best offer, so it was definitely a win-win situation for us.

Why did WHITECHAPEL name the band after the inner city part of London? Are the members fascinated by Jack the Ripper or the WHITECHAPEL murders?

We just chose the name because it was short and to the point with a nice ring to it. It had a dark meaning behind it which fit our sound well, and we thought it was a cool concept. We werent really fascinated per se. Phil definitely had an interest in serial killers early on but not really fascinated or obsessed. Some of his favorite death metal bands are EXHUMED and IMPALED which both have very and serial killer themed lyrics, so that was an influence for him in the early material.

How is the metal scene in Knoxville, TN and TN in general? Is there a lot of competition?

There have only been two or thrww bands to really make it in the metal scene from Knoxville. Us, TEN YEARS, and DISCIPLE (a Christian band that was pretty big for a while). When we were growing up in the local scene there was definitely more local bands and local shows going on. Now that we are a national touring act and only play in Knoxville once a year or so the scene has definitely died. Kids dont put on DIY shows like they used to when we were growing in the scene. There is only one venue really for metal in Knoxville and its big and nice, but only big shows go there, theres not even really a place for local bands to play and gain a fan base anymore.

Who are some of your favorite bands to tour with? What has been WHITECHAPELs favorite tour so far?

A few of my favorite bands we have toured with are ARCHITECTS (UK), MESHUGGAH, THE ACACIA STRAIN, and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER. Im sure there are more but those came to me first off the top of my head. Our favorite tour so far was probably the Rockstar Mayhem Festival tour in 2009. It was a huge tour for us- our first festival tour, first time in a bus, first mainstream tour outside of club tours. It was great; we had a blast and really hope we get to do it again.

How was being a part of Warped Tour this past summer? Generally Warped Tour is usually not a tour that showcases death metal. Was this a different experience for WHITECHAPEL?

It was very hectic and chaotic. You dont know what time you are playing every day until you wake up. The bands rotate time slots on the stages every day. It was a little odd being on a usually pop punk and rock tour, but this year we were joined by other metal bands like SUICIDE SILENCE, EMMURE, PARKWAY DRIVE, etc, so we didnt feel too out of place. We had a lot of friends on the tour so it made it a lot of fun as well. The shows were packed and insane every day, kids really took a liking to having metal on Warped Tour.

I noticed one of the members is named Ben Savage. I have to ask, is he a fan of Boy Meets World?

(Laughs) No he isnt, and hes been getting that joke his whole life. Savage is a pretty badass last name for a metal guitarist though

What, in your opinion, makes WHITECHAPEL stand out from all the other metal bands?

I feel like we have a little more in our sound if that makes sense. Ive heard us described as the thinking mans deathcore so take that as you will (laughs). We put a lot of emphasis on being heavy and brutal, but we try to do it in the most unique way possible, not just chugging away with redundant riff after riff. We just write metal, theres obviously a lot of influence from the death metal genre but I just consider us a metal band because we have influences spanning across the entire genre of metal.

Describe your sound for someone who has never heard WHITECHAPEL before?

Heavy, dark, brutal, progressive at times, relentless, etc. We take influence from all kinds of metal bands- BLOODBATH, CANNIBAL CORPSE, MESHUGGAH, DEFTONES, SLIPKNOT, DYING FETUS, MASTODON, etc.

What is the first time in your life you remember thinking, I want to be a musician?

I started out playing saxophone in band in 6th grade. Then my two best friends in 7th grade got guitars for their birthdays and they wanted me to get a bass so we could start a I got a bass for Christmas and learned a lot of METALLICA and BLINK 182 songs (laughs). Freshman year of high school I sold my bass and bought my first guitar from a pawnshop and have played guitar ever since.

Would you like to say anything to the fans?

Thank you for all of the support, it really means the world. And we have a big year coming up for 2011, including a yet announced headlining tour in February so keep your eyes peeled for when we are coming to your city!
From thediseased.com

The band is set to film the live music video for the track "Breeding Violence"!

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:20:00 -0800

Whitechapel hits Rocketown in Nashville, TN to record show for a live music video; support coming from The Tony Tap Dance Extravaganza

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. December 14, 2010 Knoxville, TN's WHITECHAPEL has selected Rocketown in Nashville, TN as the location for the new music video for the track Breeding Violence, off the band's latest release A New Era of Corruption. The video is being shot on Saturday, January 8th with director Scott Hansen (Ill Nino, Willie Nelson, A Day to Remember, DWP, Bless the Fall, We Came As Romans). WHITECHAPEL will play a full set for their fans and will be joined by The Tony Danza Tap Dance Extravaganza.

Guitarist and founding member Alex Wade comments; "We're very excited to announce that we will be shooting our next music video for Breeding Violence at Rocketown in Nashville, TNon January 8th.Nashville has always been a second hometown for us and with the success of the show there on The Corruptour, naturally we'd love to shoot our music video for our awesome Nashville fans. Our good friends in The Tony Danza Tap Dance Extravaganza will be opening the show so come out and get a shot of being in our video, it's gonna be a fun night!"

Come out to join WHITECHAPEL and be a part of the band's new music video; the $10 all ages show starts at 7pm.
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The The Welcome to Hell Tour is almost here!!

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:00:00 -0800

Deathcore heavyweights Whitechapel have revealed the dates for its forthcoming headline tour of North America. Support on the trek will come from The Acacia Strain, Veil Of Maya, Chelsea Grin and I Declare War. You can view the full list of dates and order your pre-sale tickets and VIP's HERE
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The Guys Talk About Their New Record, Their Current Tour, And How Underground Bands Can Go National

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:55:00 -0700

Frank (Progressivity_In_All): How is the tour going so far, since youve been on the road since early October?

Alex Wade: Its been awesome. Its been like two years since weve done a headliner, so its been a really long time. The response has been overwhelming. The shows have been huge and we have a killer package Impending Doom, Miss May I, Oceano, and I Declare War. As I keep saying, my only regret is that I wish it was longer. Its only three weeks, so I wish it was longer than that.

F: Any more van break-downs with Oceano?

AW: No, thankfully. They had some problems and I Declare War had some problems. Our vans pretty much on its last legs, too, but I think were going to make it through the rest of this tour and its been fun.

F: How would you say the crowds are embracing the new songs from A New Era of Corruption?

Phil Bozeman: Theyre loving it. A lot of the fans that weve gained are coming from Warped Tour/Mayhem, and theyre more familiar with the newer stuff because thats how they heard about us. But still, people that have supported us from day one are still coming out. Theyve supported us from the first three albums. Every show has been killer. Kids are still singing along to the newer stuff and still obviously singing to the older stuff. I honestly couldnt be happier. I was kind of nervous to play some of the new stuff, because I was afraid people wouldnt accept it. You know, people know us for The Somatic Defilement and This Is Exile, but everybodys been accepting it and singing along.

AW: Its a big surprise for us to hear kids actually singing words to the new songs. We didnt think kids would know the words yet.

F: Youve been doing the wall of death at shows. Whats the craziest crowd youve seen on this tour?

AW: Its gotta be one of the smaller shows.

PB: Oh, Fort Lauderdale!

AW: It was pretty nuts.

PB: Yeah, everytime we go to south Florida, its always really good. Everything on this tour was east coast, and the furthest it went west was Milwaukee, I think. South Florida was really good. The weekend shows are always going to be better because kids are in school. The weeknights have still been awesome, but kids are more apt to come out on weekends because they dont have school the next day or anything.

F: Youre one of the few bands with three guitar players. Does that get tough on stage?

AW: Sometimes, but over the years, weve learned how to handle it. Sometimes it can get a little cramped as far as room goes. Sometimes, Zach has a lot of problems because he plays in the center and sometimes he cant get his guitar in his monitor and stuff like that. So its kind of hard for him to hear sometimes. Usually, were able to work around stuff like that. I feel like it still benefits us.

F: What about in the studio? Do you have a tough time writing parts around each other?

AW: I feel like it kind of helps because its one more person adding riffs. Thats that much more material that can then be put into the album, so I think it definitely helps in the studio.

F: Where does the writing start most of the time?

AW: It definintely starts with single guitar players going off on their own and writing. We all have our little computer rigs with Line6 Pods, and we record to drum machines, and we record different riffs. We show each other the ideas and whoevers ideas they like the most, we form into songs. We tried the whole writing together in a room stuff, and its just a bunch of obnoxious noise. Nobody ever knows when to shut up and listen, so it definitely works a lot better writing songs digitally on the computer.

F: The new album reached #43 on Billboards Top 200 chart, #2 on Hard Music Core Stores chart, #3 on Independent Albums chart, and #35 on Hard Music Albums chart. This doubled the first week sales of your last record, This Is Exile. Are you guys happy with those positions and with working with Jason Suecof on this record?

PB: Oh yeah, definitely. If you progress from the last album, thats what you want. Thats exactly what happened. I wasnt personally exepecting it to turn out as good as it did, but working with Jason Suecof definitely helped us find our sound. He had a lot of good ideas and a lot of input on the album. We didnt use every single idea he had, but he definitely helped us out and he actually worked with us as a producer instead of someone that just records your album. It definitely helps to have an outside opinion on the album. Im super stoked on the album. Im super stoked on how people are accepting it, and hopefully the next albums better.

F: For The Somatic Defilement, the lyrics essentially dealt with a day in the life of Jack the Ripper. On This Is Exile, they dealt more with anti-politcal and religious themes. On A New Era of Corruption, its all about living in a corrupted world and the world getting worse. Do you feel this is your strongest content?

PB: It definitely gets across a message that some people arent going to believe, some people are going to believe, and some are going to give us their opinion on it. The first album was definitely about murder along the lines of Jack the Ripper, but now weve developed. That was kind of the idea when we first came to be as a band, and weve kind of progressed from that. I just like to write about different stuff. If you write the same CD and the same lyrics, youre coming up with new music, but lyrically its not progressing. The fans want to hear different stuff. They dont want to hear the same CD over and over again.

F: Right. That works for Rascal Flatts, or whoevers up on these billboards around town here, but not for a metal band.

PB: Yeah, for sure. It works for certain genres, but definitely not metal. They want to hear something different for each album and you want to progress as a band.

F: Were there any songs that didnt make the record that will be released later?

AW: There were some songs that didnt make the record, but they didnt make the record because we felt like they werent ready, so I dont that they are going to be released anytime soon. They could potentially turn into future material if we re-work them or put some riffs into a different song.

F: How long did the studio process take this time for A New Era of Corruption?

AW: It was supposed to be a month, but we actually got it done around three weeks. It went way faster than we thought it would. It took about three weeks to record This Is Exile, but the last day we were there, we were still recording bass and stuff. It was down to the wire. We just barely go that one finished in the allotted amount of time that we had. This one, it was like Well, its been three weeks. We were supposed to stay four, but were done, so I guess were just gonna go. We just left and we let Jason do his thing and he started mixing. It was good because hes a busy producer, so it gave him a chance to jump on the mix earlier and spend more time on the mix rather than having to rush through it.

PB: It seemed like it took a lot longer. When we were recording the progression of it, it seemed like it was going to take forever, but somehow it didnt take nearly as long.

AW: I think the guitars just went super fast. Way faster than usual. Because the drums were taking awhile, we were kind of like Man, this is taking forever, were going to be here so long. And then all of a sudden its just like, Wait, the albums done! I think that once the drums were done, the guitars just blazed through and then Phil, hes really quick with laying down his vocals. He doesnt need very many takes and shit like that, so it ended up getting done a lot faster.

F: You guys started off in the Tennessee metal scene. Is the hometown crowd here still your biggest crowd?

AW: Yeah, this is definitely the biggest show of this tour and, honestly, probably the biggest headliner weve ever played, to my knowledge. Weve played one in our actual hometown of Knoxville and it was like 800 kids or something like that, and tonight, before doors even opened, presale was at 730. Were thinking theres going to be around 1,000 kids here tonight, so its going to be a monumental thing for us.

F: Coming from the Tennessee metal scene, what type of scene would you describe it as?

AW: I feel like theres more of a scene in Nashville than in Knoxville. Im not dissing our hometown or anything like that. Nashvilles just the music capital of the United States, in my opinion. Its primarily country here, but still I feel like theres more kids going to shows, theres more bands, theres just more ways to get involved in the metal scene here. In Knoxville, its very bare-bones its very dry. Theres only one venue there and, honestly, locals dont really play there. Its just national acts. So its really hard for bands to break out and make it from Knoxville.

F: Are there any bands youve seen from when you were local that you want to see break out and make it?

AW: Not really. It kind of sucks, because most of the local bands that we know have broken up by now. All of the local bands that we were playing with back when we were a local band arent even bands anymore. Thats definitely the bum-out. I guess if you cant get that hype going and break out, and make a name for yourself, you just have to kind of let it die.

F: How long did it take for Whitechapel to make it onto a national level?

AW: About two years, really.

PB: You constantly progress. Every tour you do, you feel like youre getting more and more exposure. Thats what we were doing. Wed start going out doing DIY tours and we eventually got out and got people to work for us, to help us get on bigger tours and more higher-scale tours. From there, it seems like its kind of blown up. Whenever youre a DIY band like that, its hard to get a tour in general unless you just do it yourself. It took about like you said, about two years.

AW: The band formed in 2006 and we started touring in 2007. We were touring nationally all over the states so it was about a year or two years. We got signed within about a year and a half of being a band. We signed to Metal Blade, and once that happened, it was just all up from there.

F: Is it a pretty happy relationship with Metal Blade?

AW & PB: Very.

AW: Definitely, very happy. I wouldnt want to be on any other label, so Im pretty happy.

F: Do you have any advice for bands wanting to break out of the local mold?

AW: Do something different. In a sense, you watch bands that you idolize and you can take notes from them and think, Well this bands doing this and theyre popular, so maybe we should try something of the same, but in the same breath, if youre just a copycat of something else thats already out, people are going to say, Oh well you sound like blah blah blah. When we first started, everybody was just like, You guys just sound like Suicide Silence, blah blah blah, and now, by our third album, we sound nothing like them. I feel like to really break out and set yourselves apart, youve got to do something different. Youve got to take a professional attitude towards being in the band. You cant just get up there looking like you rolled out of bed and put your guitar on and expect someone to take you seriously.

F: Now for some kind of random questions. If you could tour with any band for your dream tour, who would it be?

AW & PB: Slipknot. No question

AW: I doubt it will happen now because of the Paul Gray incident, but I wouldve absolutely loved to have toured with Slipknot.

F: Favorite food on tour?

AW: In-N-Out, from the west coast.

PB: Yes.

AW: These east coast people, they dont know about the In-N-Out unless they travel over there, but its definitely one of the best burgers Ive ever put in my mouth.

PB: Definitely, for me.

F: Favorite hobby on tour while waiting around?

PB: (laughs) Were kind of lame, honestly. We dont really do anything.

AW: Yeah, were a real lame band. Everybody thinks we party and all that shit. A couple guys drink here and there, but nobody does hard drugs. Nobodys an alcoholic. Its not the Motley Crue life everybody thinks it is. Its a lot of time in the van. Its a lot of time with headphones and an iPod and stuff like that. Downtime is usually getting on the internet. Ive kind of taken up videography a bit around the tour, recording stuff and other bands and stuff like that. Random stuff here and there.

F: What kind of music, other than metal, do you listen to?

PB: Rock. Deftones, a lot. I dont listen to the most metal, probably. Zach (Householder, guitarist) blasts the most brutal things at 9:30 AM. (AW laughs) Mainly rock and easy listening stuff - stuff thats easy on the ears. Once you play metal, you just dont really want to listen to it all the time.

AW: I definitely prefer listening to rock and shit like that because I enjoy playing metal because of the intensity, but you can only take blast beats for so long. They numb your brain you just go crazy. I like bands like Alexisonfire, Jimmy Eat World, and chill rock bands like that.

F: On the flip side of the coin, what metal bands are you into right now?

PB: Metal bands? Its hard to tell, because I try not to turn on too much metal. The guys in I Declare War, Ill listen to them or the Acacia Strain a lot.

AW: Meshuggah.

PB: Yeah, Meshuggah. Its so hard to think of who I actually listen to.

AW: Death metal I dont listen to a whole lot of death metal, which is funny, being in a death metal band. The one death metal band that I do actually like a lot is Bloodbath. Theres definitely a lot of metal we listen to, but you just cant listen to metal and play metal. Its kind of too much metal. Some people say you can never have too much metal, but I definitely disagree with that. (laughs)

F: You mentioned Deftones and The Acacia Strain. Chino (Moreno) from Deftones and Vincent (Bennett) from The Acacia Strain were both guests on the new record, so what was it like working with them in the studio?

PB: We kind of showed them both what to do and they did it. There wasnt too much interaction between them. I talk to Vincent outside of touring and what not, so I had more contact with him. I just told him, you know, This is a line, Ill do the line and well just take it out and put your voice in it. Chino, its more like a s the idea. Heres what Phil would do. You can take it and do it however you want. Our manager knows him. They live in the Sacramento area, so thats basically how that worked. The only time we ever talked to him and actually talked about it was when we went to the Golden Gods (awards). We actually met him there and he basically just took it and ran with it. We had a lot of faith in Chino. Hes been doing this for years, so he can easily listen to it and just do what he does best.

AW: Yeah, he sent it to us and we were just like, Alright! Thats good! Move on!

F: Any last things youd like to say to the readers on MetalUnderground.com?

AW: Thanks for the support. If you havent picked up A New Era of Corruption, definitely pick it up and well see you on the road!

- http://www.metalunderground.com
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Ask Phil Bozeman Anything on SMNnews.com

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:00:00 -0700

WHITECHAPEL are going to be doing a special series with SMNnews in a few weeks, and we will be hosting an exclusive Ask Phil Bozeman section where we want you to ask the WHITECHAPEL frontman anything. Phil Bozeman will be taking the opportunity to answer these probing Qs for youso ask away

How do I do it you ask?

Enter a comment in this post and well take care of the line of questioning.

Or, head to this WHITECHAPEL forum and ask anything you would like there either.

You have until September 23 to submit your question.
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New Pics From Warped Tour and More!

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:00:00 -0700

Check out these sweet pics of Whitechapel from Warped Tour in New Jersey and some more from other Warped dates as well!
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Behind The Wall Of Death

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:35:00 -0700

The Wall of Death(noun): The act of dividing an audience down the middle and then commanding them to charge at each other across the gapBraveheart-style, usually at a pivotal moment in a song. The result is a high-speed collision of bodies that makes regular moshing seem almost quaint. Its exciting, it can be dangerous, and on this years Warped Tour, its the perfect accompaniment to the extreme sonic violence meted out by the breakout bands dominating the festival lovingly nicknamed Punk-Rock Summer Camp.

Check out the full article on Here on www.altpress.com
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Welcome!

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0700

To the new Whitechapel official Fan Club!..Enjoy it because it enjoys you!

- Melting faces

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Catch us on Warped 2010

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:45:00 -0700

Hey! Who's coming to Warped Tour this summer? We'll be on the ENTIRE tour so come check us out! If you haven't purchased your tickets yet you can buy them on the Warped Tour website.
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Breaking Billboard Magazine's Top 200 Chart!

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:30:00 -0700

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. - June 16, 2010 - Knoxville's sons of death metal, WHITECHAPEL, have entered Billboard Magazine's Top 200 Chart at #43 with just under 10,700 albums sold of the band's highly anticipated album A New Era of Corruption. WHITECHAPEL's A New Era of Corruption also debuted at #2 on the Hard Music Core Stores Chart, #3 on the Independent Albums Chart, and #5 on the Hard Music Albums Chart. In addition to breaking the charts in the states, A New Era of Corruption also charted in Canada coming in at #70 on the Current Albums chart, #9 on the Indie chart, and #8 on the Hard chart. A New Era of Corruption marks the band's 3rd full-length album and 2nd for Metal Blade Records. Check out what press has had to say about the band's latest, and to date greatest, release A New Era of Corruption below.
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"A New Era of Corruption" Official Press Release

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Knoxville, Tennessee'sis pleased to release the cover art and track listing for their third full-length release, A New Era of Corruption due out June 8th viaMetal Blade Records. "The album is finally 100% complete and we couldn't be more excited. I think this record truly represents where we are as musicians at this point in our career. A New Era of Corruption is the heaviest and most aggressive material we have written to date," comments guitarist and founding member Alex Wade. Alex continues: "Some of you may notice that the title of the new record, A New Era of Corruption, is a line from the song 'Possession' off of our last album This Is Exile. We wanted to name the CD this to bring a little flavor from 'This Is Exile' into the new CD, as well as I think the name represents this new age of extreme metal that we are currently rising in. The album is not a concept record like This Is Exile was. It just has its own general theme and each song deals with its own topic track by track."

Track listing:

01. Devolver
02. Breeding Violence
03. The Darkest Day of Man
04. Reprogrammed to Hate
05. End of Flesh
06. Unnerving
07. A Future Corrupt
08. Prayer of Mockery
09. Murder Sermon
10. Necromechanical
11. Single File to Dehumanization

Bonus Track Animus available only on digital and vinyl versions of A New Era of Corruption

Handling artwork for A New Era of Corruption isBrent Elliot Whitewho has also handled cover artwork for bands like Job For A Cowboy and Carnifex. "Brent handled the artwork for the record and absolutely nailed it. The dark and ominous vibe he portrayed with his art fits the mood of the CD perfectly," states Alex.

A New Era of Corruption features guest vocals fromVincent Bennettof The Acacia Strain on the track "Murder Sermon" andChino Morenofrom the Deftones on the track "Reprogrammed to Hate." Alex elaborates: "Vincent has been a long time friend of the band and we have always talked about him doing guest vocals on one of our records, so naturally his style of vocals fits our music perfectly and sounds great. We're honored to have Deftones vocalist Chino Moreno on our record. All of us are huge Deftones fans so it's pretty surreal for us. He absolutely killed his part on the album and it's everything I envisioned it would be. Plus it's cool that Chino was so opened minded to do vocals on something so extreme; I think that it sounds fantastic."

In support of the upcoming release of A New Era of Corruption, Whitechapel is hitting the road to play about 30 dates, most of which are with labelmates Job for a Cowboy and Cattle Decapitation including stops at the New England Metal & Hardcore fest and the California Metal fest. Then come the summer, Whitechapel will be on the road as a part of the Vans Warped Tour Twenty Ten.

"We have some killer tours coming up in support of the new record, the first one being with Job For A Cowboy and the second one being Vans Warped Tour. The JFAC tour will be cool as it will be in smaller rooms with a more intimate setting with the fans. This is something we haven't done in a very long time so it will be awesome to go back and do some shows like that. Then we will be doing the complete opposite and playing to thousands of people a day on the Vans Warped Tour so we are very excited and honored to be a part of that."

Last but certainly not least, Whitechapel is set to film their first music video for the track "The Darkest Day of Man" off of A New Era of Corruption. The band will once again be working with famed metal video directorDavid Brodskyof MyGoodEye and will be shooting in April. Stay tuned toMetalBlade.tvand Whitechapel's MySpace page for more details.
"A New Era of Corruption" In stores and Online EVERYWHERE June 8th, 2010. Mark your calendars!
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Press Release: Recording a new album in 2010!!

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:05:00 -0800

WHITECHAPEL enters Audiohammer Studios to record follow up to This Is Exile

Just home from touring with Trivium and Chimaira and closing out an extremely busy and successful year, TennesseesWHITECHAPELare now set to head into the studio December 27th to January 31st with infamous metal producerJason Suecof(Trivium, All That Remains, The Black Dahlia Murder, Chimaira, DevilDriver and many more).WHITECHAPEL are set to record the follow up to the bands crushing Metal Blade debut, This is Exile, at Jasons Orlando, FL based Audiohammer Studios.Be sure to stay tuned to Whitechapels and Metal Blades sites as more information regarding guest vocalists, studio updates, and video updates will be posted throughout the bands recording process.

Guitarist and founding member Alex Wade comments:
"We're really excited to announce that we will be hitting the studio in January with a producer who needs no introduction, Jason Suecof. Suecof has produced some of the most brutal metal albums to date and we are excited for him to get his hands on our new material to make it the heaviest music we've created thus far.

Also,Dusty Petersonhas been signed on to handle the artwork duties. His dark, yet meticulously detailed style of hand drawn artwork is sure to bring out a truly vivid and brutal masterpiece. We really wanted our artwork for the record to speak as loudly for us as the music we are creating, thus, Dusty was picked for his unbelievably realistic and detailed hand drawn style. In this day and age where downloading a CD is as easy as typing the cd's name into a search bar, we wanted to make the artwork something creative and special for the fans who actually purchase the CD. Almost like owning a piece of art.

As for the title and tracklisting, you'll just have to wait for that as the CD comes closer to completion."

This is Exile was unleashed on July 8th, 2008, and debuted at #118 on the Billboard top 200 charts, #2 on Billboards Top Heatseekers, and #14 on Billboards Top Independent albums. An accomplishment that is impressive for veteran artists, much less a relatively brand new metal act._____________________________________________
Keep your eyes out for tons of updates via our twitter, myspace, and youtube channel. We'll be posting tons of videos and pictures from the pre-production process, to the actual recording, and everything in between.
Everyone get stoked for this CD! It will be some of our heaviest, darkest, and most brutal material to date!
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