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Underoath Information
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'Underoath' (sometimes portrayed as 'underé¸ath' or 'underé˜ATH') is a 6-piece Christian post-hardcore/screamo-metal band from Tampa, Florida and is currently signed to Solid State Records.
Band members
Current band members
*Grant Brandell “ bassist
*Spencer Chamberlain “ lead vocalist
*Chris Dudley “ keyboardist
*Aaron Gillespie “ drummer,backing vocalist
*Tim McTague “ guitarist
*James Smith “ guitarist
Former band members
*Matt Clark “ bassist
*Octavio Fernandez “ bassist, guitarist
*Billy Nottke “ bassist
*Corey Steger “ guitarist
*Dallas Taylor “ vocalist
*Luke “ guitarist (last name unknown)
History
When Underoath was formed in 1998, their sound was much different from their sound today. In fact, some might argue that their sound was on the borderline of what's been familiarized as grindcore, although some would argue that their sound was more closely related to melodic death metal. Their former sound was very brutal and featured a lot of double-kick drumming and intense breakdowns. Their first two releases, Act of Depression (1999) and Cries of the Past (2000), showcased the band's sound. The albums featured songs with lengths of six or seven minutes, sometimes longer. Prior to the release of Cries of the Past, keyboardist Chris Dudley joined the band.
However, after the release of Cries of the Past, guitarist Corey Steger left the band. He, along with then-vocalist Dallas Taylor, are credited with giving the band its signature and principle sound. The remaining band members went on to record their first Solid State Records-released album, The Changing of Times. Released on February 26, 2002, the album produced one single, "When the Sun Sleeps." Long-time fans of the band criticized them of losing their touch with The Changing of Times, as it seemed to fall back into the hardcore genre.
Following the release of the album, the band joined the Vans Warped Tour in 2003 and, during a slew of dates, the band had a falling-out with Dallas Taylor and asked him to leave due to personal conflicts within the band. The band dropped off of the remaining dates of the tour. However, at the CMJ Fest in New York City in October, Underoath proved its naysayers wrong when vocalist Spencer Chamberlain took the mic and made the role all his own.
During the early months of 2004, the band hit the studio to record their first album with Spencer Chamberlain and their second record for Solid State Records. (They're Only Chasing Safety) has been the band's most commercially-successful record to date, producing two singles in "Re-inventing Your Exit" and "It's Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door." The album has outsold Underoath's previous three albums put together.
Following the release of the album, the band played a number of Warped Tour dates. Then, in the Spring of 2004, the band was asked to participate on the inaugural Taste of Chaos tour. Touring alongside the Used, My Chemical Romance, Killswitch Engage, Senses Fail and a Static Lullaby, the band made its name well-known. Shortly after the tour, the band embarked on its first headlining tour with the Chariot, Fear Before the March of Flames and These Arms Are Snakes. The band premiered two brand-new songs during the length of the tour. They also played several dates on Warped Tour. They declined to play the entire tour because they wanted to take time to record new songs.
In October 2005, (They're Only Chasing Safety) was re-released with four rare songs, new artwork and a DVD with over two hours' worth of footage of the band touring in support of the album. The band is set to hit the studio in January to record its third album for Solid State Records and its second album with Spencer Chamberlain. An interesting fact about the record is that Chamberlain noted that the vocals will sound less like Dallas Taylor-imitating vocals and more like the vocals of his old band, This Runs Through. The band hopes to put out the album some time during the Summer of 2006.
Discography
Albums
*Act of Depression (1999, Take Hold Records)
*Cries of the Past (2000, Take Hold Records)
*The Changing of Times (2002, Solid State Records)
*(They're Only Chasing Safety) (2004, Solid State Records)
*(They're Only Chasing Safety) (limited edition) (2005, Solid State Records)
Videography
From The Changing of Times
*"When the Sun Sleeps" (2002)
From (They're Only Chasing Safety)
*"Reinventing Your Exit" (2004)
*"It's Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door" (2005)
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