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Get low for the kings of beatdown death metal, the
uncompromisingly brutal DYING FETUS.
As open in their hardcore influences as their love technical death metal and grindcore, the Maryland bruisers' 2000 album 'DESTROY THE OPPOSITION' defined death metal in the 21st Century and planted the band's sonic boot right in your face, and despite line-up changes there's been no slowing of the pace since with 2012's eye-wateringly tight 'REIGN SUPREME'. Get ready to pick up some bruises and lose some teeth at OBSCENE EXTREME AMERICA!!!
Bio
Self-reliance and musical integrity are the two principles
to which DYING FETUS have always lived by. Formed in 1991, during the height of
the death metal explosion, DYING FETUS have matured into one of the premiere
extreme death metal/grindcore acts to emerge from the massive global metal
underground. The band is recognized worldwide as a prime example of songwriting
perfection, combining an innovative mix of technical virtuosity and catchy song
structures to create the ultimate blend of death metal, hardcore and grind.??
In 1995, DYING FETUS self-released, promoted and distributed
their first album, 'Infatuation With Malevolence.' In support of the album, the
band toured the Eastern U.S., including a high-profile performance at the CMJ
Music Convention at New York's Lincoln Center. DYING FETUS also represented
death metal as a genre on a panel at the convention. In 1996, DYING FETUS'
second album, 'Purification Through Violence' was released simultaneously in
America on Pulverized Records and in Europe on Diehard Music Worldwide. The
band immediately embarked on their first full North American tour, hitting 25
cities with Canada's KATAKLYSM and Florida's MONSTROSITY. The response to the
band's unreal live show was astounding and the DYING FETUS name began to take
residence in the minds of metal heads everywhere.? 1998 saw the release of
DYING FETUS' third album, 'Killing on Adrenaline' on both Germany's Morbid
Records and in the U.S. through the band's own label, Blunt Force Records.
DYING FETUS embarked on unprecedented 52-date North American/European tour,
hitting 12 countries in the process- from Denmark to Spain and Belgium to
Poland. The band performed at dozens of festivals, including co-headlining
shows on the Morbid Metalfest, as well as the Superbowl of Hardcore. During
this time, DYING FETUS continued to make a name for themselves, appearing in
national and international magazines, placing tracks on dozens of compilation
CDs, and consistently doing radio and internet promotional activities. All on
their own accord. In 1999, DYING FETUS reissued the out of print 'Infatuation
with Malevolence' CD (their 93-94 demo collection) with extra tracks via their
own label, Blunt Force Records. The new version contained three live songs
recorded on the 1998 European tour, as well as one demo track not included on
the previous edition of the disc. ??Looking to expand their scope even further,
DYING FETUS signed to Relapse Records in early 2000 and immediately hit the
road for a U.S. tour with DESTRUCTION and KATAKLYSM. The band re-issued their
'Grotesque Impalement' EP, a collection of old material and covers before
completing work on their first Relapse album 'Destroy The Opposition'. A
musical mugging aimed at corporate "rock," 'Destroy The Opposition'
was a brutal response to the everyday stress and pressures of reality in
today's age, providing a natural outlet for the alienation and frustration that
such a pathetically consumer-oriented and greed-dominated society creates. The
record was an immediate success and the band hit the road, touring
internationally in support of the album for the next 16 months. In 2012, the
album went on to receive Decibel Magazine's prestigious Hall of Fame honor.
??After almost three years DYING FETUS returned with 'Stop At Nothing' in 2003.
Symbolically representative of the greater alliance of anti-mainstream death
metal/grindcore/hardcore-punk scenes, DYING FETUS stand in direct opposition to
what is considered "normal" in the overwhelmingly conformist American
musical arena. The band quickly hit the road in support of Stop At Nothing
completing numerous North American and European headlining tours as well as
delivering stand-out performances at international metal festivals. Since then,
Dying Fetus has been on a path toward supremacy, destroying everything in their
path while attracting more loyal followers with every step. 2007 saw the
release of War of Attrition, which found the band touring with CANNIBAL CORPSE
and label-mates NECROPHAGIST. This release was followed by Descend Into
Depravity, the 2009 masterpiece which led to numerous headlining tours in North
America and abroad, including the band's first ever appearances in China and
Southeast Asia. On June 19th 2012, the band took their biggest leap yet, with
their earth-shattering album Reign Supreme. Long-term fans rejoiced at the bands consistency and critics lauded the bands unparalleled
musicianship, with Heavymetal.about.com raving that Dying Fetus are at the top of their game with this record, which is
sure to thrill old fans and gain them even more new ones. Dying Fetus will be
touring behind Reign Supreme nonstop. Having already completed a full U.S. tour
with Six Feet Under and being a featured act on the 2nd Annual
Metalliance Tour, they are now gearing up for a headlining European tour in the
fall with JOB FOR A COWBOY and REVOCATION. Almost twenty years into their
career, Dying Fetus shows no signs of slowing down or softening up. With Reign
Supreme, arguably their heaviest release yet, it is clear why the band has been
hailed as one of the most dominating forces in
death metal. Anything less than total supremacy is simply not an option for
this band.
DYING FETUS:
John Gallagher: Guitar, Vocals
Sean Beasley: Bass, Vocals
Trey Williams: Drums
Discography
date de parution | Nom de parution | Média |
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2012 | Reign Supreme | |
2009 | Descend into Depravity | |
2007 | War of Attrition |