Sea Of Treachery
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Sea of Treachery is an American metalcore
/deathcore
band from Hebron
, Kentucky
formed in 2004. Since forming, they have released three EPs and two full-length studio albums, the first being At Daggers Drawn
, which was released on April 29, 2008 on Sumerian Records
, and the second being Wonderland
, released on December 14, 2010 on Blkheart Group. The digital version of Wonderland, featuring a bonus track, was released January 4, 2011.
, was released April 29, 2008. Prior to this, under the name At Daggers Drawn, the band had released an EP in 2006 entitled All Hope Is Lost and an 11 track CD entitled The First Eulogy. Many of the songs from The First Eulogy were re-released on At Daggers Drawn following a line-up change and subsequent signing to Sumerian Records. All of these early recordings were produced by Joey Sturgis
in Connersville, Indiana
. After several lineup changes, that included the return of original vocalist, Alex Huffman, the band relocated to San Diego, California
. The band began writing their second album while in Southern California.
) on their MySpace. This was followed by another upload of another song (titled "The Comedian Is Dead") on the June 27, 2009. Both of these songs were re-recorded and appear on Wonderland. The album version of "Skin Deep" does not feature Johnny Plague.
On October 7, 2010, the band announced that they had signed to BlkHeart Group and that their second album Wonderland
would be released December 14, 2010.
In November 2010, BlkHeart Group released the album art for Wonderland and on November 16, the band released the album's first single, "A Lifetime Ago".
On December 3, 2010, the band released a second track from Wonderland, entitled "Who's Winning, You or You?" on their Facebook page.
Although the album was released on December 14, due to difficulties with shipping, it took up to a week for some parts of the country to get it.
Early 2011. Alex and Mike are currently in empire:Andromeda. A demo is posted on their Facebook page.
Former
Metalcore
Metalcore is a subgenre of heavy metal combining various elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands such as Earth Crisis, Deadguy and Integrity...
/deathcore
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 Hebron
Hebron
Hebron , is located in the southern West Bank, south of Jerusalem. Nestled in the Judean Mountains, it lies 930 meters above sea level. It is the largest city in the West Bank and home to around 165,000 Palestinians, and over 500 Jewish settlers concentrated in and around the old quarter...
, Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
formed in 2004. Since forming, they have released three EPs and two full-length studio albums, the first being At Daggers Drawn
At Daggers Drawn
At Daggers Drawn is the debut album of American metalcore band Sea Of Treachery, released on April 29, 2008, through Sumerian Records. The title of the album comes from the band's old name, before breaking up, regrouping, and changing labels....
, which was released on April 29, 2008 on Sumerian Records
Sumerian Records
Sumerian Records is an American independent record label based in Washington D.C. and Los Angeles. The label was founded in 2006 by Ash Avildsen, who is also a booking agent, and is managed by Shawn Keith. Fellsilent became the first non-US band to be signed to the label, in 2008. The label made a...
, and the second being Wonderland
Wonderland (Sea of Treachery album)
Wonderland is the second album by the metalcore band Sea Of Treachery, released on December 14, 2010.On October 7, 2010, the band announced that they had signed to BlkHeart Group and that their second album Wonderland would be released December 14, 2010.In November of 2010, BlkHeart Group released...
, released on December 14, 2010 on Blkheart Group. The digital version of Wonderland, featuring a bonus track, was released January 4, 2011.
Formation and At Daggers Drawn (2004-2008)
Their debut album, At Daggers DrawnAt Daggers Drawn
At Daggers Drawn is the debut album of American metalcore band Sea Of Treachery, released on April 29, 2008, through Sumerian Records. The title of the album comes from the band's old name, before breaking up, regrouping, and changing labels....
, was released April 29, 2008. Prior to this, under the name At Daggers Drawn, the band had released an EP in 2006 entitled All Hope Is Lost and an 11 track CD entitled The First Eulogy. Many of the songs from The First Eulogy were re-released on At Daggers Drawn following a line-up change and subsequent signing to Sumerian Records. All of these early recordings were produced by Joey Sturgis
Joey Sturgis
Joey Sturgis is an American record producer and owner of The Foundation Recording Studio in Connersville, Indiana. Joey Sturgis started recording in 2004. Foundation Recording Studio managed by Rise Records founder Craig Ericson...
in Connersville, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
. After several lineup changes, that included the return of original vocalist, Alex Huffman, the band relocated to San Diego, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. The band began writing their second album while in Southern California.
Signed and Wonderland (2008-present)
On the June 15, 2009, the band released a demo of the song "Skin Deep" (featuring Johnny Plague of Winds of PlagueWinds of Plague
Winds of Plague is an American deathcore band from Upland, California, formed in 2002. They are best known as one of the only deathcore bands to incorporate symphonic elements into their music....
) on their MySpace. This was followed by another upload of another song (titled "The Comedian Is Dead") on the June 27, 2009. Both of these songs were re-recorded and appear on Wonderland. The album version of "Skin Deep" does not feature Johnny Plague.
On October 7, 2010, the band announced that they had signed to BlkHeart Group and that their second album Wonderland
Wonderland (Sea of Treachery album)
Wonderland is the second album by the metalcore band Sea Of Treachery, released on December 14, 2010.On October 7, 2010, the band announced that they had signed to BlkHeart Group and that their second album Wonderland would be released December 14, 2010.In November of 2010, BlkHeart Group released...
would be released December 14, 2010.
In November 2010, BlkHeart Group released the album art for Wonderland and on November 16, the band released the album's first single, "A Lifetime Ago".
On December 3, 2010, the band released a second track from Wonderland, entitled "Who's Winning, You or You?" on their Facebook page.
Although the album was released on December 14, due to difficulties with shipping, it took up to a week for some parts of the country to get it.
Early 2011. Alex and Mike are currently in empire:Andromeda. A demo is posted on their Facebook page.
Members
Current- Alex Huffman - screaming vocals (guitar 2005) (currently a member of empire:Andromeda)
- Chris Paterson - clean vocals, bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s, programmingProgramming (music)Programming is a form of music production and performance using electronic devices, often sequencers or computer programs, to generate music. Programming is used in nearly all forms of electronic music and in most hip hop music since the 1990s. It is also frequently used in modern pop and rock...
(formerly a member of Jamie's ElsewhereJamie's ElsewhereJamie's Elsewhere is an American electronic post-hardcore band formed in Sacramento, California in 2005. They were signed to Victory Records before deciding not to renew their contract with the label, and have released two full length albums thus far, Guidebook for Sinners Turned Saints in 2008,...
) - Voice Gajic - lead guitar
- Adam Pierce- drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, percussion (currently a member of All Shall PerishAll Shall PerishAll Shall Perish is an American deathcore band from Oakland, California, formed in 2002. Currently, the band is signed to Nuclear Blast and have released four full-length albums through the label. Their latest record, This Is Where It Ends was released on July 26, 2011...
) - Chris Simmons - rhythm guitar (formerly a member of The Ninth Gate, currently a member of Suffokate)
Former
- Clay Nevels - bass, backing vocals (2009–2010, never recorded or performed with band)
- Jonas Ladekjaer - lead guitarLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
, clean vocals, keyboardKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
s (currently a member of EmarosaEmarosaEmarosa is an American rock band from Lexington, Kentucky. Formed in 2006, they released one EP in 2007 titled This Is Your Way Out, and shortly after, the group underwent significant lineup and sound changes, dropping their heavy metal influence and leaning toward a soul inspiration...
) (2006–2007) - Tommy Dalhover - drums/percussion (currently a member of Pilot Around the Stars) (2007–2008)
- Mike Dalhover - guitar, backing vocals (currently a member of Pilot Around the Stars and empire:Andromeda) (2007–2008)
- Jon Wells - bass (currently a member of This Place Called Home!) (2007–2008)
- Cory Knight - guitar (formerly a member of At the Throne of JudgmentAt The Throne of JudgmentAt the Throne of Judgment was an American melodic death metal/metalcore band from Lebanon, Ohio.- Inception, The Arcanum Order, and break-up :...
) (2005–2008) - Kevin Butler - bass, clean vocals (Formerly of Casino Madrid) (2009)
- Joe Hamby - guitar (2007)
- Jordan Reinhart - guitar (2005–2006)
- Corey Howell - bass (2005–2007)
- Cory Baker - drums (2005–2007)
- Justin Lewis - Bass (2005)
- Josh Blancher - vocals (2005)
EPs
- Black Hearts and Burial Shrouds (2005)
- All Hope is Lost (2006)
- Album Demos (2006)
Studio albums
- The First Eulogy (As At Daggers Drawn) (2006)
- At Daggers DrawnAt Daggers DrawnAt Daggers Drawn is the debut album of American metalcore band Sea Of Treachery, released on April 29, 2008, through Sumerian Records. The title of the album comes from the band's old name, before breaking up, regrouping, and changing labels....
(2008) - WonderlandWonderland (Sea of Treachery album)Wonderland is the second album by the metalcore band Sea Of Treachery, released on December 14, 2010.On October 7, 2010, the band announced that they had signed to BlkHeart Group and that their second album Wonderland would be released December 14, 2010.In November of 2010, BlkHeart Group released...
(2010)