Knights of the Abyss
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Knights of the Abyss is an American deathcore
band from Glendale
, Arizona
, formed in 2005.
. They have recorded two full-length albums, which were released by Siege of Amida Records and Ferret Records. Early songs featured the original vocalist Phil Noriega. Dustin Hadlock, a friend of the band who had provided some guest vocals on some older tracks, stepped in to record the rest of the album and toured with the band throughout January 2008. The band announced its signing to Ferret Records. A new song, titled "A New Darkened Faith", from their first Ferret albumt, Shades, was posted on the band's MySpace page in early April. All vocals on Shades were by Dustin Curtis of the band A Breath Before Surfacing from Tucson, Arizona. The band has toured in the United States
and the United Kingdom
, playing alongside bands such as Elysia
and Arsonists Get All the Girls
. Elysia
's vocalist, Zak Vargas, was featured on the song "Decaying Waste" from the album Juggernaut.
With the start of 2009, many of the original members of Knights of the Abyss had left, many to return to school. Dustin Hadlock was once again appointed vocalist, and drummer James Gillespie, guitarist Brian McNulty, and bass guitarist Griffin Kolinski were added as well. Kolinski and McNulty also play in the Arizona metal band The Blood Countess. Hadlock and Gillespie were recruited from Nick Florence's side project, entitled Decessus. Florence is currently the only original member of the band. Knights of the Abyss recently announced that they had returned to the studio to demo and record a follow-up to Shades. On May 3, 2009, at 10:25 p.m., the band posted a new song in pre-production dubbed as Pandemic, as a sign they are now recording their newest album. As of May 1, 2010, the band has completed recording their 3rd full length album entitled The Culling Of Wolves.
Knights Of The Abyss launched the first single for The Culling Of Wolves entitled, "Deceiver's Creed" on both their myspace and facebook page in July 2010. As stated by their social networking sites, the album will be released August 17, 2010 via Ferret Records. They have also announced two separate U.S. tours for the fall. "The Culling Of Wolves Tour" will feature Conducting From The Grave, The World We Knew
, and Enfold Darkness. "The California Blood Tour" includes Cattle Decapitation
, Devourment
, Burning The Masses
, and Son Of Aurelius.
Deathcore
Deathcore is an extreme metal music genre that combines elements of death metal with elements of metalcore or hardcore punk, or both. It is defined by an "excessive" use of death metal riffs, blast beats and use of hardcore punk breakdowns...
band from Glendale
Glendale, Arizona
Glendale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, located about nine miles northwest from Downtown Phoenix. According to 2010 Census Bureau, the population of the city is 226,721....
, Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, formed in 2005.
Biography
Knights of the Abyss was formed in 2005 after drummer Andy Rysdam had left his former band Job for a CowboyJob for a Cowboy
Job for a Cowboy is a American death metal band from Glendale, Arizona. Formed in 2003, the band's debut album Genesis was released in 2007, peaking at #54 on the US Billboard 200 and selling 13,000 copies in its first week of release. The second album, 2009's Ruination, sold 10,600 copies in...
. They have recorded two full-length albums, which were released by Siege of Amida Records and Ferret Records. Early songs featured the original vocalist Phil Noriega. Dustin Hadlock, a friend of the band who had provided some guest vocals on some older tracks, stepped in to record the rest of the album and toured with the band throughout January 2008. The band announced its signing to Ferret Records. A new song, titled "A New Darkened Faith", from their first Ferret albumt, Shades, was posted on the band's MySpace page in early April. All vocals on Shades were by Dustin Curtis of the band A Breath Before Surfacing from Tucson, Arizona. The band has toured in the United States
United States
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and the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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, playing alongside bands such as Elysia
Elysia (band)
Elysia was an American deathcore band from Shingle Springs, California. Originally called Elysium's Revenge, the band was started in 2003 while the members were just freshmen and sophomores in high school. Since 2003, they have released two EPs and one full-length album, and have completed two US...
and Arsonists Get All the Girls
Arsonists Get All the Girls
Arsonists Get All the Girls is an American deathcore band from Santa Cruz, California. Founded in 2005, they are currently signed to Century Media Records and have recorded and released four full-length studio albums, Hits from the Bow, The Game of Life, Portals and Motherland.-Biography:Arsonists...
. Elysia
Elysia (band)
Elysia was an American deathcore band from Shingle Springs, California. Originally called Elysium's Revenge, the band was started in 2003 while the members were just freshmen and sophomores in high school. Since 2003, they have released two EPs and one full-length album, and have completed two US...
's vocalist, Zak Vargas, was featured on the song "Decaying Waste" from the album Juggernaut.
With the start of 2009, many of the original members of Knights of the Abyss had left, many to return to school. Dustin Hadlock was once again appointed vocalist, and drummer James Gillespie, guitarist Brian McNulty, and bass guitarist Griffin Kolinski were added as well. Kolinski and McNulty also play in the Arizona metal band The Blood Countess. Hadlock and Gillespie were recruited from Nick Florence's side project, entitled Decessus. Florence is currently the only original member of the band. Knights of the Abyss recently announced that they had returned to the studio to demo and record a follow-up to Shades. On May 3, 2009, at 10:25 p.m., the band posted a new song in pre-production dubbed as Pandemic, as a sign they are now recording their newest album. As of May 1, 2010, the band has completed recording their 3rd full length album entitled The Culling Of Wolves.
Knights Of The Abyss launched the first single for The Culling Of Wolves entitled, "Deceiver's Creed" on both their myspace and facebook page in July 2010. As stated by their social networking sites, the album will be released August 17, 2010 via Ferret Records. They have also announced two separate U.S. tours for the fall. "The Culling Of Wolves Tour" will feature Conducting From The Grave, The World We Knew
The World We Knew
The World We Knew is a 1967 studio album by American singer Frank Sinatra.The title track reached #30 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart in 1967, while the Frank/Nancy Sinatra duet "Somethin' Stupid" reached #1 on both charts.-Reception:The Allmusic review by...
, and Enfold Darkness. "The California Blood Tour" includes Cattle Decapitation
Cattle Decapitation
Cattle Decapitation is an American deathgrind band from San Diego, California, formed in 1996.-History:Originally founded in 1996, Cattle Decapitation's songs protest the mistreatment and consumption of animals as well as the abuse of the environment. Lyrics may also focus on subjects such as...
, Devourment
Devourment
Devourment is a death metal band from Dallas, Texas. Formed in 1995, the band has split up and reformed three times and none of the original members remain. The current lineup is Mike Majewski , Ruben Rosas , Chris "Captain Piss" Andrews and Eric Park...
, Burning The Masses
Burning The Masses
Burning The Masses is an American Technical Death Metal band based in San Diego, CA. They are signed on Mediaskare Records and have already released two full-length albums and an EP under that label. Their music involves instrumental complexity derived from death metal.Burning the Masses has...
, and Son Of Aurelius.
Current members
- Harley Magnum - vocals (2010–present)
- Nick Florence - guitar (2005–present; founding member)
- Brian McNulty - guitar (2009–present)
- Griffin Kolinski - bass (2009–present)
- N/A- drums
Former members
- Ben Harclerode - drums (2009–2010) Left KOTA and recently joined WhitechapelWhitechapelWhitechapel is a built-up inner city district in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, London, England. It is located east of Charing Cross and roughly bounded by the Bishopsgate thoroughfare on the west, Fashion Street on the north, Brady Street and Cavell Street on the east and The Highway on the...
. - Phil Noreiga - (vocals, 2005–2006): Founding member. Featured on the earliest material such as the original "Dragon Pie", "Unleash the Latrine Eating Leviathan", and the original "Megabrain".
- JM Campbell - (bass, 2005-2006): Founding member. Featured on the earliest tracks such as the original "Megabrain", original "Dragon Pie", and older songs such as "Boba Fett's Army".
- Sean Roy - (guitar, 2005-2008): Founding member.
- John Seabury - (bass, 2006–2007): Went on to start an indie rock band with ex-Job for a CowboyJob for a CowboyJob for a Cowboy is a American death metal band from Glendale, Arizona. Formed in 2003, the band's debut album Genesis was released in 2007, peaking at #54 on the US Billboard 200 and selling 13,000 copies in its first week of release. The second album, 2009's Ruination, sold 10,600 copies in...
guitarist Andrew Arcurio, called American Dialect - Andy Rysdam - (drums, 2005–2008): Founding member. Founding member of Job For A CowboyJob for a CowboyJob for a Cowboy is a American death metal band from Glendale, Arizona. Formed in 2003, the band's debut album Genesis was released in 2007, peaking at #54 on the US Billboard 200 and selling 13,000 copies in its first week of release. The second album, 2009's Ruination, sold 10,600 copies in...
(featured on Demo '04 -- not Doom) - Aaron Stone - (bass, 2007–2008): Also provided live backing vocals.
- Dustin Hadlock - (vocals, 2007–2008, 2009): Joined during the recording of Juggernaut.
- James Gillespie - (drums, 2009): Joined the band in early 2009. Left the band before the Shred, White, and Blue tour with Suffokate.