Dirge Within
Dirge Within | |
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Also known as | The Bloodline (2013–2017) |
Origin | Sony Red |
Members | Shaun Glass Chuck Wepfer Frankie Harchut Travis Neal |
Dirge Within (known as The Bloodline from 2013 to 2017) was an American metal band from Chicago that formed in 2007.
History
Formation
Dirge Within formed in January 2007, originally calling themselves Dirge, composed of former guitarist of the bands
. The band then asked bassist Paz (March 2007) and lead guitarist Matt Szlachta (July 2007) to join as the band was writing material for what would become their debut album Force Fed Lies via Eone.Early Touring and Success
The first show that Dirge Within played was in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at The Rave in July 2007. In November 2007, the band also was sponsored by ESP Guitars, Line 6, EMG Electronics, DunlopJagermeister music. The several sponsorships signified a bright future and early positive recognition for the band. Their live show was highly praised showing up many acts on most bills.[citation needed]
In the beginning of 2008, Dirge Within recorded another song entitled “The Last Goodbye” with engineer Chris Wisco in Racine, Wisconsin. James Murphy mixed and mastered the song at Safehouse Productions. In April 2008,On July 28, 2008, the band released a demo version of the song “Confession”. The song was co produced by Edsel Dope of the band Dope, with James Murphy (Testament, Death) mixing and mastering.
Force Fed Lies, name changes, and breakup (2009–2018)
In May 2009, Dirge Within signed with
On September 1, 2009, the band released their first full-length album entitled Force Fed Lies. The album was recorded at Belle City Sound with Chris "Wisco" Djuricic. Vocals were co produced by Edsel Dope. The album was produced by Dirge Within, Edsel Dope and Chris Djuricic also helped co-produce the album. The album was mixed by Jeff and Ginge (Bullet for My Valentine) at Not In Pill Studios in Wales.
Dirge Within has toured with bands such as
In September 2013, the band announced that they were changing their band name to The Bloodline.[4] They released their album, We Are One, on March 24, 2015, under the new moniker.[5]
In April 2017, it was announced the band was changing their name back to Dirge Within.[6]
In January 2018, it was announced that the band had split up.[7]
Band members
Final lineup
- Shaun Glass – rhythm guitar (2007–2018)
- Frankie Harchut – drums (2010–2018)
- Chuck Wepfer – lead guitar (2012–2018)
- Mike Sylvester – bass (2015–2018)
- Jerms Genske – vocals (2007–2012, 2017–2018)
Former members
- Jimmy Knight – drums (2007–2010)
- Brian Paz – bass (2007–2010)
- Matt Szlachta – lead guitar (2007–2011)
- James Pezanoski – bass (2010–2011)
- Jeff Paulick – bass (2011–2012)
- Travis Neal – vocals (2012–2017)
- AJ Cappellano – bass (2013–2015)
Discography
Studio albums
- As Dirge Within
- Force Fed Lies (2009)
- There Will Be Blood (2012)
- As The Bloodline
- We Are One (2015)
Extended plays
Year | Album | Label |
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2011 | Absolution | Big Time Records |
Music videos
- "Forever the Martyr"
- "Confession"
- "Memories"
- "Poisonous"
References
- ^ "Dirge Within Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
- ^ "Dirge Within - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". January 9, 2009. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ^ "Dirge Within - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". January 9, 2009. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- ^ "DIRGE WITHIN Becomes THE BLOODLINE". Blabbermouth.net. September 10, 2013. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
- ^ "THE BLOODLINE - We Are One Album Artwork Unveiled; Video Teaser Streaming". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. December 16, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
- ^ "DIRGE WITHIN Returns, THE BLOODLINE Retires". Blabbermouth.net. April 3, 2017. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
- ^ "Dirge Within Have Once Again Split Up, Shaun Glass Working On New Project". ThePRP. January 30, 2018. Retrieved January 30, 2018.