Skeletonwitch

Skeletonwitch is an American thrash metal band from Athens, Ohio, formed in 2003. The band currently consists of lead guitarist Nate Garnette, rhythm guitarist Scott Hedrick, bassist Evan Linger, and vocalist Adam Clemans. Original vocalist Chance Garnette was fired from the band sometime in late 2014, or early 2015. In early 2018, drummer Dustin Boltjes left the band as well after a seven-year tenure. Jon Rice, formerly of Job for a Cowboy, is currently substituting on drums for live performances.

History

Skeletonwitch was formed in 2003 in Athens, Ohio. Guitarist Hedrick heard the demo tracks from Nate Garnette's former band, Serkesoron, while they were both college students at Ohio University and decided to start a new group.^[2] Skeletonwitch released their first album, At One with the Shadows, on August 11, 2004 with Shredded Records. After forming the band, they sought a vocalist, whom they ultimately found in Nate's older brother, Chance Garnette. These three have been the only constant members, having gone through three drummers: Tony Laureano, Derrick "Mullet Chad" Nau replacing Jimi Shestina, then Eric Harris with Evan Linger on bass guitar.

After being signed to Prosthetic, Skeletonwitch released Beyond the Permafrost on October 2, 2007. In 2008, Skeletonwitch was featured as one of four opening acts for Danzig's Blackest of the Black tour.

On October 13, 2009, Skeletonwitch released their third studio album,

.

Skeletonwitch was featured on an Adult Swim video for their song "Bringers of Death" in 2010. "Bringers of Death" also appears on the Adult Swim heavy metal compilation titled Metal Swim.^[3]

In March 2011, Skeletonwitch parted ways with drummer Derrick "Mullet Chad" Nau and temporarily replaced him with

Disney."^[6] The band released its fifth studio album Serpents Unleashed in October 2013.^[7]

Vocalist Chance Garnette withdrew from live appearances partway through a tour in October 2014.[8] Garnette's last show with Skeletonwitch was October 15, 2014, at the Webster Theater in Hartford, CT. Days later he appeared in Worcester District Court in Worcester, Massachusetts, and was "charged with assault and battery on a family/household member", and the case was continued to December 10, 2014. Garnette was released on $500 bail.^[9] He was replaced on a European tour the following March by former Cannabis Corpse vocalist Andy Horn, and it was later confirmed that Garnette stated that he had been fired from the band due to alcohol abuse, for which he sought treatment.^[10] His permanent replacement was confirmed in February 2016 as Adam Clemans, frontman of blackened sludge metal band Wolvhammer and former vocalist of Veil of Maya.^[11]

On April 26, 2018, the band announced Devouring Radiant Light as the title of their new album being released on July 20, 2018.^[12]

Band members

• Skeletonwitch at Rock unter den Eichen 2018 (Germany)
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  Nate Garnette
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  Scott Hedrick
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  Evan Linger
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  Adam Clemans

Current members Nate "N8 Feet Under" Garnette – lead guitar (2003–present) Scott "Scunty D." Hedrick – rhythm guitar (2003–present) Evan "Loosh" Linger – bass (2008–present) Adam Clemans – vocals (2016–present) Current live musicians James Stewart – drums (2018–present) Toby Swope – drums (2019–present)

Former members Chance Garnette – vocals (2003–2015) Derrick Nau – drums (2003–2011) Jimi Shestina – bass (2003–2005) Eric Harris – bass (2005–2008) Dustin Boltjes – drums (2011–2018)

Former live musicians Tony Laureano – drums (2011) Andy Horn – vocals (2015) Jon "The Charn" Rice – drums (2018)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums At One with the Shadows (2004) Beyond the Permafrost (2007) Breathing the Fire (2009) Forever Abomination (2011) Serpents Unleashed (2013) Devouring Radiant Light (2018) EPs Worship the Witch (2006) Onward to Battle/The Infernal Resurrection (2011)[5] The Apothic Gloom (2016)

Demos Demo (2005) Live albums Live at the Union Friday the 13th (2004) Other appearances Metal Swim - Adult Swim compilation album (2010)

References

1. ^ DeVille, Chris (April 26, 2018). "Skeletonwitch – 'Fen Of Shadows'". Stereogum. Archived from the original on April 26, 2018.
2. ^ Wallen, Doug. "Skeletonwitch Thrash Across Metal's (Many) Subtle Sub-genres [sic]". OC Weekly. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
3. ^ "Music - Metal Swim". Adultswim.com. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
4. ^ "Skeletonwitch Parts Ways With Drummer". Roadrunnerrecords.com. March 21, 2011. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
5. ^ ^{a b} "Skeletonwitch Reveals Third Vinyl Details - in Metal News". Metalunderground.com. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
6. ^ "SKELETONWITCH Is The Latest Victim Of Disney Banhammer". Metalinjection.net. October 9, 2013. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
7. ^ "Skeletonwitch - Serpents Unleashed - Encyclopaedia Metallum". Metal-archives.com. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
8. ^ "Skeletonwitch' Chance Garnette Leaves Current Tour". Loudwire.com. October 22, 2014. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
9. ^ "COURTRECORDS - Worcester Telegram & Gazette". Telegram.com. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
10. ^ "Exclusive – Former SKELETONWITCH Frontman Chance Garnette: "I Have A Drinking Problem"". Metalinjection.net. April 3, 2015. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
11. ^ "And the New Vocalist for Skeletonwitch is…". Metalsucks.net. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
12. ^ "SKELETONWITCH To Release 'Devouring Radiant Light' Album In July". Blabbermouth.net. April 26, 2018. Retrieved April 26, 2018.

External links

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