Whitechapel (band)
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Whitechapel is an American deathcore
band from Knoxville, Tennessee
. The group comprises vocalist Phil Bozeman, guitarists Ben Savage, Alex Wade, Zach Householder; bassist Gabe Crisp and drummer Ben Harclerode. Their band name is derived from a district in the built-up inner city of London
, known as Whitechapel
. Since their inception in 2006, the band has released three studio albums, five music videos and are currently signed to Metal Blade Records
. Whitechapel's latest album, 2010's A New Era of Corruption
, sold around 10,600 copies in the United States in its first week of release and debuted at position No. 43 on The Billboard 200
chart.
known as Whitechapel
where the occurrence of the infamous Whitechapel murders were committed by Jack the Ripper
. In 2007 the band signed to Siege of Amida Records in the United Kingdom, and Candlelight Records
in North America
, and later acquired new drummer Kevin Lane and released their debut full-length album The Somatic Defilement
in June of that year.
, and in 2008 released their second album entitled This Is Exile
. The album reached #118 in the Billboard Top 200. In May 2008, the band toured on The Summer Slaughter Tour
, and in August 2008, they began their first ever headlining tour with Impending Doom
, A Different Breed of Killer
, and Through the Eyes of the Dead
.
In 2008 they were starting to tour with more popular bands such as Parkway Drive and Unearth
on the Never Say Die! tour. They have produced a video for the song "Possession", along with one for "This Is Exile". Whitechapel has also toured on the Rockstar Mayhem Festival
on the Hot Topic Stage along with the bands Job for a Cowboy
, Cannibal Corpse
, Behemoth
and The Black Dahlia Murder, and alongside bands of the main stage such as Slayer
and Marilyn Manson
, who headlined the tour.
Whitechapel toured with Darkest Hour and Trivium
on Trivium's 2009 and 2010 "Into the Mouth of Hell We Tour".
as the chosen producer. The band early-on announced a summer 2010 release date for the record. The name of the album was later confirmed to be A New Era of Corruption
. A song from A New Era of Corruption entitled, "The Darkest Day of Man" was performed live before the album's release. Months later it was released as streaming media
online. A New Era of Corruption was released on June 8, 2010, sold around 10,600 copies in the United States in its first week of release and debuted at position No. 43 on The Billboard 200
chart.
Whitechapel's focus on mass exposure over their small, dedicated following has provided them with featured spots in both California Metal Fest IV and 2010's Warped Tour
. They have also been announced to play Download festival in 2010, and will be a part of the second stage showcased. A headlining US tour with Impending Doom
, Oceano
, I Declare War and Miss May I
was held before the end of November. During December 2010, drummer, Kevin Lane left the group within his decision to attend the remainder of his college classes. Former Knights of the Abyss
drummer, Benjamin Harclerode joined the band in Lane's replacement. A live music video for the song "Breeding Violence" was released February 7, 2011. Whitechapel did a US headlining tour titled "The Welcome To Hell Tour" with The Acacia Strain
, Veil of Maya, Chelsea Grin and I Declare War throughout February and March 2011. This tour was followed by another headlining tour of the same name in Europe with The Acacia Strain
as direct support and Impending Doom
opening the show. Whitechapel is also co-headlining the 2011 Summer Slaughter Tour, alongside The Black Dahlia Murder. In the fall and winter of 2011, Whitechapel will embark on a US tour with The Devil Wears Prada
, For Today
and Enter Shikari
.
Whitechapel released a new song titled "Section 8" and comfirmed a limited edition EP is in the works with the title being confirmed as being Recorrupted
.
, Dying Fetus
, Nile
, Amon Amarth
, Cannibal Corpse
, Meshuggah
and Blood Has Been Shed
.
Former members
EPs
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 Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
Founded in 1786, Knoxville is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, U.S.A., behind Memphis and Nashville, and is the county seat of Knox County. It is the largest city in East Tennessee, and the second-largest city in the Appalachia region...
. The group comprises vocalist Phil Bozeman, guitarists Ben Savage, Alex Wade, Zach Householder; bassist Gabe Crisp and drummer Ben Harclerode. Their band name is derived from a district in the built-up inner city of London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, known as Whitechapel
Whitechapel
Whitechapel 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...
. Since their inception in 2006, the band has released three studio albums, five music videos and are currently signed to Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
. Whitechapel's latest album, 2010's A New Era of Corruption
A New Era of Corruption
A New Era of Corruption is the third studio album by the American deathcore band Whitechapel. It was released worldwide on June 8, 2010, through Metal Blade Records...
, sold around 10,600 copies in the United States in its first week of release and debuted at position No. 43 on The Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
chart.
Formation and The Somatic Defilement (2006—2007)
Whitechapel was founded in February 2006 by Knoxville residents Phil Bozeman, Brandon Cagle, and Ben Savage. They were soon joined by Alex Wade (formerly of Redwinterdying) as a guitarist, along with bassist, Gabe Crisp, and drummer, Derek Martin. The group recorded their first demos in March of that year. They named themselves after the location in LondonLondon
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
known as Whitechapel
Whitechapel
Whitechapel 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...
where the occurrence of the infamous Whitechapel murders were committed by Jack the Ripper
Jack the Ripper
"Jack the Ripper" is the best-known name given to an unidentified serial killer who was active in the largely impoverished areas in and around the Whitechapel district of London in 1888. The name originated in a letter, written by someone claiming to be the murderer, that was disseminated in the...
. In 2007 the band signed to Siege of Amida Records in the United Kingdom, and Candlelight Records
Candlelight Records
Candlelight Records is an independent record label based in Europe founded by former Extreme Noise Terror bassist Lee Barrett, though it has had a division in the United States since January 2001. Candlelight Records specialises in black metal and death metal, having bands such as Emperor,...
in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
, and later acquired new drummer Kevin Lane and released their debut full-length album The Somatic Defilement
The Somatic Defilement
The Somatic Defilement is the first album by the American deathcore band Whitechapel. The album was released on July 31, 2007, through Candlelight Records.-Overview:...
in June of that year.
This Is Exile (2007—2010)
In October 2007, the group signed to Metal Blade RecordsMetal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is a record label which was founded by Brian Slagel in 1982. The U.S. corporate office for Metal Blade is located in Agoura Hills, California. It also has offices in Arizona, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the UK. The label is distributed in the U.S. by Sony BMG Music...
, and in 2008 released their second album entitled This Is Exile
This Is Exile
This Is Exile is the second album by the American deathcore band Whitechapel. In its first week, sales were 5,900 and it entered the Billboard Top 200 chart at #118. It is the first release by the band to feature their current guitarist Zach Householder. It was released July 8, 2008 through Metal...
. The album reached #118 in the Billboard Top 200. In May 2008, the band toured on The Summer Slaughter Tour
The Summer Slaughter Tour
The Summer Slaughter Tour is an annual death metal tour originally held in the United States, but now in Europe and as of 2009, Australia and New Zealand.It is dubbed "The Most Extreme Tour of the Year"....
, and in August 2008, they began their first ever headlining tour with Impending Doom
Impending Doom
Impending Doom is a Christian deathcore band from Riverside, California.-History:Brook Reeves and Manny Contreras started the band in 2005 with ex members Chris Forno, Isaac Bueno, and Jon. After releasing the The Sin and Doom of Godless Men EP, Greg Pewthers joined on third guitar after leaving...
, A Different Breed of Killer
A Different Breed of Killer
A Different Breed of Killer was a deathcore band from Knoxville, Tennessee. They released their debut album, I, Colossus, on April 29, 2008.-History:...
, and Through the Eyes of the Dead
Through the Eyes of the Dead
Through the Eyes of the Dead is an American deathcore band from Florence, South Carolina, formed in 2003. They have released three full-length albums, one EP, and one split album with The Knife Trade.-History:...
.
In 2008 they were starting to tour with more popular bands such as Parkway Drive and Unearth
Unearth
Unearth is an American metalcore band from Winthrop, Massachusetts. Formed in 1998, the group has released five studio albums. Their fourth record, The March was released on October 14, 2008 meeting with high positive reception by many...
on the Never Say Die! tour. They have produced a video for the song "Possession", along with one for "This Is Exile". Whitechapel has also toured on the Rockstar Mayhem Festival
Mayhem festival
The Mayhem Festival is a touring metal festival that takes place during the summer. The inaugural iteration took place in 2008; the festival has since become an annual event across the United States and Quebec, Canada. The tour has been sponsored by the Rockstar Energy Company since the time of its...
on the Hot Topic Stage along with the bands Job for a Cowboy
Job 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...
, Cannibal Corpse
Cannibal Corpse
Cannibal Corpse is an American death metal band from Buffalo, New York. Formed in 1988, the band has released eleven studio albums, one box set, and one live album...
, Behemoth
Behemoth (band)
Behemoth is a Polish blackened death metal band from Gdańsk, formed in 1991. They are considered to have played an important role in establishing the Polish extreme metal underground, alongside bands such as Vader, Decapitated, Vesania and Hate....
and The Black Dahlia Murder, and alongside bands of the main stage such as Slayer
Slayer
Slayer is an American thrash metal band formed in Huntington Park, California, in 1981 by guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King. Slayer rose to fame with their 1986 release, Reign in Blood, and is credited as one of the "Big Four" thrash metal acts, along with Metallica, Megadeth and...
and Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson (band)
Marilyn Manson is an American metal band from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Formed in 1989 by Brian Warner and Scott Putesky, the group was originally named Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids with their uniquely theatrical performances gathering a local cult following in the early '90s. This attention...
, who headlined the tour.
Whitechapel toured with Darkest Hour and Trivium
Trivium (band)
Trivium is an American heavy metal band from Orlando, Florida, formed in 1999. Signed to Roadrunner Records, the band has released five studio albums, eleven singles, and twelve music videos...
on Trivium's 2009 and 2010 "Into the Mouth of Hell We Tour".
A New Era of Corruption and Lane's departure (2010-present)
Whitechapel recorded their follow-up album to The Somatic Defilement, and This Is Exile from December 27 to March 31 with Jason SuecofJason Suecof
-Career:Jason is best known for his production and song-writing with the band Trivium. He produces most of his albums at his own Orlando, Florida based studio, Audio Hammer...
as the chosen producer. The band early-on announced a summer 2010 release date for the record. The name of the album was later confirmed to be A New Era of Corruption
A New Era of Corruption
A New Era of Corruption is the third studio album by the American deathcore band Whitechapel. It was released worldwide on June 8, 2010, through Metal Blade Records...
. A song from A New Era of Corruption entitled, "The Darkest Day of Man" was performed live before the album's release. Months later it was released as streaming media
Streaming media
Streaming media is multimedia that is constantly received by and presented to an end-user while being delivered by a streaming provider.The term "presented" is used in this article in a general sense that includes audio or video playback. The name refers to the delivery method of the medium rather...
online. A New Era of Corruption was released on June 8, 2010, sold around 10,600 copies in the United States in its first week of release and debuted at position No. 43 on The Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
chart.
Whitechapel's focus on mass exposure over their small, dedicated following has provided them with featured spots in both California Metal Fest IV and 2010's Warped Tour
Warped Tour
The Warped Tour is a touring music and extreme sports festival. The tour is held in venues such as parking lots or fields upon which the stages and other structures are erected. The BMX/skateboarding shoe manufacturer Vans, among others, has sponsored the tour every year since 1995, and it is...
. They have also been announced to play Download festival in 2010, and will be a part of the second stage showcased. A headlining US tour with Impending Doom
Impending Doom
Impending Doom is a Christian deathcore band from Riverside, California.-History:Brook Reeves and Manny Contreras started the band in 2005 with ex members Chris Forno, Isaac Bueno, and Jon. After releasing the The Sin and Doom of Godless Men EP, Greg Pewthers joined on third guitar after leaving...
, Oceano
Oceano (band)
Oceano is an American deathcore band from Chicago, IL formed in 2006. The band signed to Earache Records and released their debut album, Depths on April 7, 2009. Their second album, Contagion was released on November 9, 2010.-History:...
, I Declare War and Miss May I
Miss May I
Miss May I is an American metalcore band from Troy, Ohio. On December 6, 2008, Miss May I announced that they had been signed to Rise Records. The band's debut album, Apologies Are for the Weak, reached #29 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers, and #66 on Top Independent Albums. Their song, "Forgive and...
was held before the end of November. During December 2010, drummer, Kevin Lane left the group within his decision to attend the remainder of his college classes. Former Knights of the Abyss
Knights of the Abyss
Knights of the Abyss is an American deathcore band from Glendale, Arizona, formed in 2005.-Biography:Knights of the Abyss was formed in 2005 after drummer Andy Rysdam had left his former band Job for a Cowboy. They have recorded two full-length albums, which were released by Siege of Amida Records...
drummer, Benjamin Harclerode joined the band in Lane's replacement. A live music video for the song "Breeding Violence" was released February 7, 2011. Whitechapel did a US headlining tour titled "The Welcome To Hell Tour" with The Acacia Strain
The Acacia Strain
The Acacia Strain is an American deathcore band from Chicopee, Massachusetts. Originally founded in 2001, the band itself has undergone numerous changes in the member line-up...
, Veil of Maya, Chelsea Grin and I Declare War throughout February and March 2011. This tour was followed by another headlining tour of the same name in Europe with The Acacia Strain
The Acacia Strain
The Acacia Strain is an American deathcore band from Chicopee, Massachusetts. Originally founded in 2001, the band itself has undergone numerous changes in the member line-up...
as direct support and Impending Doom
Impending Doom
Impending Doom is a Christian deathcore band from Riverside, California.-History:Brook Reeves and Manny Contreras started the band in 2005 with ex members Chris Forno, Isaac Bueno, and Jon. After releasing the The Sin and Doom of Godless Men EP, Greg Pewthers joined on third guitar after leaving...
opening the show. Whitechapel is also co-headlining the 2011 Summer Slaughter Tour, alongside The Black Dahlia Murder. In the fall and winter of 2011, Whitechapel will embark on a US tour with The Devil Wears Prada
The Devil Wears Prada (band)
The Devil Wears Prada is an American metalcore band from Dayton, Ohio. Formed in 2005, they are currently signed to Warner Music Group...
, For Today
For Today (band)
For Today is an American Christian metalcore band from Sioux City, Iowa, formed in 2005. They are currently signed to Razor & Tie. They have released one EP, Your Moment, Your Life, Your Time, and three full-length albums: Ekklesia on April 1, 2008, Portraits on June 9, 2009, and their third studio...
and Enter Shikari
Enter Shikari
Enter Shikari are a British band, that combine post-hardcore with elements of various electronic genres, formed in 2003 in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The band is named after a boat belonging to Roughton "Rou" Reynolds' uncle, and a character in a play which he wrote before forming the band, both of...
.
Whitechapel released a new song titled "Section 8" and comfirmed a limited edition EP is in the works with the title being confirmed as being Recorrupted
Recorrupted
Recorrupted is a limited edition EP by Whitechapel that was released on November 8, 2011 through Metal Blade Records. It consists of one original song, two of their previously released songs remixed , an acoustic version of "End of Flesh" and a cover of the Pantera song "Strength Beyond Strength".-...
.
Influences
Whitechapel is essentially a deathcore band, and have stated that they are influenced from groups such as AbortedAborted
Aborted is a Belgian death metal band formed in Waregem, Belgium in 1995. The group comprises vocalist and founder Sven de Caluwé, guitarists Eran Segal and Mike Wilson, bassist J.B. Van Der Wal, and drummer Ken Bedene. The band members of Aborted are from Belgium, France, Israel, United Kingdom,...
, Dying Fetus
Dying Fetus
Dying Fetus is an American death metal band from Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Formed in 1991, the group is known for their outspoken political views, and for being one of the few death metal bands who follow a political nature. Earlier lyrics showcased the common death metal trait of explicit violence...
, Nile
Nile (band)
Nile is an American death metal band from Greenville, South Carolina, formed in 1993. Their music and lyrics are inspired by Ancient Egyptian/Near Eastern mysticism, history, religion, and art, as well as stories by H. P. Lovecraft.- History :...
, Amon Amarth
Amon Amarth
Amon Amarth is a Swedish viking metal band from Tumba, Sweden founded in 1992, and takes its name from the Sindarin translation of Mount Doom, a location in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. The band comprises vocalist Johan Hegg, guitarists Olavi Mikkonen and Johan Söderberg, bassist Ted Lundström...
, Cannibal Corpse
Cannibal Corpse
Cannibal Corpse is an American death metal band from Buffalo, New York. Formed in 1988, the band has released eleven studio albums, one box set, and one live album...
, Meshuggah
Meshuggah
Meshuggah is an extreme metal band from Umeå, Sweden, formed in 1987. Meshuggah's line-up has primarily consisted of founding members vocalist Jens Kidman and lead guitarist Fredrik Thordendal, drummer Tomas Haake, who joined in 1990, and rhythm guitarist Mårten Hagström, who joined in 1992...
and Blood Has Been Shed
Blood Has Been Shed
Blood Has Been Shed is a mathcore group from Connecticut. They formed in 1997. They are known for having two members of Killswitch Engage in the band, though both bands have very different styles. Although Jones and Foley are currently performing with Killswitch Engage, they do not intend to end...
.
Band members
Current members- Phil Bozeman — vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
(2006–present) - Ben Savage — 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...
(2006–present) - Alex Wade — 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...
(2006–present) - Gabe Crisp — bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2006–present) - Zach Householder — guitar (2007–present)
- Ben Harclerode — 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 ....
(2011–present)
Former members
- Derek Martin — drums (2006–2007)
- Brandon Cagle — guitar (2006–2007)
- Kevin Lane — drums (2007–2010)
Discography
Full-length albums- The Somatic DefilementThe Somatic DefilementThe Somatic Defilement is the first album by the American deathcore band Whitechapel. The album was released on July 31, 2007, through Candlelight Records.-Overview:...
(2007) - This Is ExileThis Is ExileThis Is Exile is the second album by the American deathcore band Whitechapel. In its first week, sales were 5,900 and it entered the Billboard Top 200 chart at #118. It is the first release by the band to feature their current guitarist Zach Householder. It was released July 8, 2008 through Metal...
(2008) - A New Era of CorruptionA New Era of CorruptionA New Era of Corruption is the third studio album by the American deathcore band Whitechapel. It was released worldwide on June 8, 2010, through Metal Blade Records...
(2010)
EPs
- RecorruptedRecorruptedRecorrupted is a limited edition EP by Whitechapel that was released on November 8, 2011 through Metal Blade Records. It consists of one original song, two of their previously released songs remixed , an acoustic version of "End of Flesh" and a cover of the Pantera song "Strength Beyond Strength".-...
(2011)
Videography
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "This Is Exile" | David Brodsky |
| 2008 | "Possession" | David Brodsky |
| 2009 | "Eternal Refuge" | Abstrakt Pictures |
| 2010 | "The Darkest Day of Man" | David Brodsky |
| 2011 | "Breeding Violence" | Scott Hansen |