Unearth
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Unearth is an American
History
Formation and The Stings of Conscience (1998–2002)
Unearth was formed by Ken Susi, Buz McGrath, Mike Rudberg, and Chris Rybicki in
On the small independent label, Endless Fight Records, they released their first
The Oncoming Storm (2003–2005)
After playing tours and festivals like the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival with Unearth, Mike Rudberg departed from the group days after their performance at The SXSW in 2003, having performed the show in the nude.[3] Also Buz McGrath left for personal problems but came back shortly after. The rest of Unearth would then use Tim Mycek of Sworn Enemy as temporary replacement drummer and Kia Eshghi of Rumi on guitar. Before Buz returned, Mike Martin from All That Remains also filled in for him. After Buz's return, Adam D from Killswitch Engage also filled in on drums for the last two months of the year. In late 2003, they would later begin touring with Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall, and Lamb of God for MTV's Headbangers Ball United States tour. In the Spring of 2004 Unearth was one of the opening bands on the second MTV Headbangers ball tour, they played alongside groups like Hatebreed, Damageplan & Drowning Pool.[4]
With Buz McGrath and new permanent drummer Mike Justian, of The Red Chord and previously post-hardcore band Hassan I Sabbah, Unearth released The Oncoming Storm through Metal Blade Records on June 29, 2004. That summer, they played at Ozzfest on the second stage. Unearth then went on tour once again in the Fall of 2004, this time as a headliner. Terror, The Black Dahlia Murder & Remembering Never all supported the band on that tour.[5] In 2005, Unearth performed in the first ever Sounds of the Underground tour with numerous bands like Norma Jean, Gwar, and All That Remains. They would also tour with Slipknot & As I Lay Dying in late 2005 in the United States.[6]
III: In the Eyes of Fire (2006–2008)
In early 2006, they began writing their next album. After the writing process, they recorded
The band's live DVD
The March (2008–2010)
On October 14, 2008, Unearth released their fourth album, entitled
As of early 2009, it has been confirmed that
On September 20, 2010 it was announced that former bassist, Chris Rybicki was killed in a car accident caused by an intoxicated woman. He was 39 years old.[9]
On October 25, 2010, Unearth issued a statement saying they and Derek Kerswill had amicably parted ways. The band stated there is no bad blood towards Kerswill, and that the situation is purely based on musical differences. Justin Foley will fill in for drums for their new album.[citation needed]
Unearth completed a North American tour with As I Lay Dying, All That Remains and Carnifex and headed to Europe for the 10-day "Persistence Tour" in December 2010.
Darkness in the Light (2011–2013)
In January 2011 the band entered the studio to work on their fifth studio album entitled Darkness in the Light, which was later released on July 5, 2011. The album was produced by Adam Dutkiewicz and drums were tracked by Justin Foley. On the Metal Injection LiveCast on Wednesday, April 13 Buz McGrath was the special guest.[citation needed] He discussed the new album and mentioned a possible release date. He mentioned that it was vocalist's Trevor Phipps best effort on all the Unearth albums.[citation needed]
On January 31, 2011, the band was announced to be a part of the 2011 Mayhem Festival on the Jägermeister stage. Among the other bands billed for this tour were Disturbed, Godsmack, Megadeth, In Flames, Trivium, Suicide Silence, All Shall Perish, Kingdom of Sorrow Red Fang and Machine Head.[10]
In 2013, Unearth was a part of the Brothers of Brutality tour headlined by Whitechapel and Emmure. John did not perform this tour due to personal matters. Former Poison the Well bassist Iano Dovi and Chimaira guitarist Matt DeVries took over until his return.
Watchers of Rule and departure of John Maggard (2014–2016)
During fall 2014, Unearth released two tracks from their new album Watchers of Rule, which was later released on October 28, 2014 via eOne Music and features 11 tracks on the regular edition and 13 tracks on the deluxe version.
In an interview with Noisefull, lead guitarist Buz McGrath revealed that the band currently has an open bass player position, confirming that John 'Slo' Maggard (who had been missing from touring for the last two years and did not contribute to Watchers of Rule) is no longer in the band.[11] DeVries, who had performed live bass on all but one tour since the start of 2013, also chose to end his association with the band (and indeed stepped out of music altogether) at year's end, with Chris O'Toole being selected as a live fill-in afterward.
Unearth headlined the fury tour which featured acts like Fit For an Autopsy, Reflections, Great American Ghost, Ringworm and Culture Killer.
The band then supported Soilwork on their Fury Tour alongside Battlecross, Darkness Divided and Wovenwar.[12]
In 2017, Unearth did a small Spring headliner with Fit for an Autopsy, exalt and Darkness Divided.
Extinction(s) (2018–2022)
In March 2018, Unearth announced that they would be playing the final touring portion of the Vans Warped Tour. They would be joined by bands like
and much more.The first single off their newest album, Incinerate premiered on July 2, 2018. The album Extinction(s) was released on November 23.
In support of the new album, the band went on a late 2018 tour with Fit for an Autopsy once again, The Agony Scene and Traitors joined as support.
In early 2019, Unearth co-headlined The "Death to False Metalcore Tour" with Darkest Hour. Misery Signals, Malevolence and Left Behind joined as support on the tour.
Unearth supported Soulfly in the February of 2019 on the West Coast for their Ritual Tour.[13]
Unearth opened up for All That Remains on their Spring Headliner Tour. Big Story and The 9th Planet Out also joined up on the tour.[14]
Unearth opened up for Soulfly once again this year for the "Blood on the Streets" tour. Incite, Prison and Arrival of Autumn were all featured on the lineup.[15]
Unearth than did a co-headlining tour with Darkest Hour in the December of 2019 across the West Coast portion in the United States.[16] Unearth than did a mini east coast run with Gwar as they supported them on their "Use Your Collusion" tour with Savage Master.[17]
Unearth headlined a European tour in the February of 2020 alongside Prong, Dust Bolt and Sinaro.[18]
Unearth was supposed to headline a tour in Australia during the months of April and May that year with The Ascended, but the tour was postponed until further notice due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.[19]
Unearth was one of the bands to open up for Shadows Fall on their reunion show at the Palladium venue in Worcester, Massachusetts, alongside Darkest Hour, Within the Ruins, Sworn Enemy and Carnivora.[20]
On June 2, 2022, the band announced they had parted ways with Nick Pierce and that former drummer Mike Justian had returned to the band. They also announced they were working on a new album.[21]
Unearth opened up for Killswitch Engage on their Holidaze Rager 2 tour in the December of 2022. Rivers of Nihil and Lybica also joined up as supporting acts.[22]
The Wretched; the Ruinous and departure of Ken Susi (2023–present)
In January 2023, Unearth performed several headlining shows all across many different countries like Japan, Australia and Taiwan.[23][24]
Unearth is set to headline a European tour in April 2023. Misery Index, Year of the Knife, Leach and Turbid North will be joining up as the supporting acts.[25]
On March 3, 2023, the band announced their eighth album, The Wretched; the Ruinous, would be released on May 5. The band also released a new single from the album, "Mother Betrayal", and also announced they had officially parted ways with Ken Susi after he took an extended hiatus from the band.[26]
Band members
Current members
Former members
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Former touring members
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Timeline
Discography
- The Stings of Conscience (2001)
- The Oncoming Storm (2004)
- III: In the Eyes of Fire (2006)
- The March (2008)
- Darkness in the Light (2011)
- Watchers of Rule (2014)
- Extinction(s) (2018)
- The Wretched; the Ruinous (2023)
References
- ISBN 9780857243614.
- ^ "Unearth: Album im OKtober, Live-Video - News".
- ^ "Decibel Magazine". Archived from the original on January 27, 2007.
- ^ "Unearth Officially Added To HeadBangers Ball Tour - in Metal News". Metal Underground.com. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ "Tours: Unearth, Terror, the Black Dahlia Murder, and Remembering Never Dates Announced".
- ^ "SLIPKNOT, AS I LAY DYING, UNEARTH Tour Dates Announced". August 11, 2005.
- ^ "METAL CENTRE Webzine: News, Gallery, Reviews, Interviews etc. - 09/28/2007". Metalcentre.com. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
- ^ "Unearth, The Red Chord Members Interviewed On 'The Governor's Ball' - Blabbermouth.net". Blabbermouth.net. April 2, 2010. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
- ^ UNEARTH’s Former Bassist Chris ‘Rover’ Rybicki Killed Archived April 3, 2012, at the Wayback Machine The Interlude
- ^ "Rockstar Mayhem Festival 2011 ยป Bands". March 8, 2011. Archived from the original on March 8, 2011. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
- ^ Tzirakis, Antonis (November 7, 2014). "Unearth (Buz McGrath) - Noisefull". Noisefull.com. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
- ^ Childers, Chad. "Soilwork to Headline 2016 'Fury Tour' With Unearth + More". Loudwire.com. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
- ^ "Unearth joining West Coast dates of Soulfly tour". Metalinsider.net. January 21, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
- ^ "ALL THAT REMAINS and UNEARTH Tour Announced". Lambgoat.com. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
- ^ "SOULFLY Announces 'Blood On The Street' 2019 U.S. Tour". Blabbermouth.net. June 20, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
- ^ "UNEARTH & DARKEST HOUR Announce Double Headlining West Coast Tour". October 15, 2019.
- ^ "GWAR announce 'Use Your Collusion' holiday tour w/ Unearth and Savage Master | Metal Insider". October 2019.
- ^ "PRONG Announce European Tour with UNEARTH".
- ^ "Unearth Announce Australian Tour". January 22, 2020.
- ^ "Shadows Fall announce reunion show in Worcester". June 22, 2021.
- ^ Greg Kennelty (June 2, 2022). "UNEARTH In The Studio, Announces Drummer Change". Retrieved June 2, 2022.
- ^ "Killswitch Engage Recruit Rivers of Nihil and Unearth for Holidaze Rager 2".
- ^ "Unearth Announce Japan Tourdates". November 16, 2022.
- ^ "UNEARTH - Australian Tour with Guests the Ascended & Complexant". January 23, 2023.
- ^ "UNEARTH, MISERY INDEX & YEAR OF THE KNIFE Announce European Tour". December 26, 2022.
- ^ "Unearth Officially Part Ways With Guitarist Ken Susi, Debut "Mother Betrayal" From Newly Announced Album". ThePRP. March 3, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
External links
- Official website
- Unearth at eOne Music
- Unearth at AllMusic