Brandan Schieppati - Vocals
Brian Leppke - Guitar
Derek Youngsma - Drums
Ryan Wombacher - Bass/ Backing Vocals
Marta - Keyboards
Jona Weinhofen - Guitar
Influences
Slayer, At The Gates, Emperor, The Smiths, Black Flag, Unbroken, Misfits, Danzig, Samhain, Immortal, Darkthrone, Iron Maiden, Johnny Cash, Joy Division, Mean Season, Unbroken, Integrity, Nick Cave, Cro-Mags, Neurosis, Megadeth, Sonata Arctica, Suffocation ...
Bleeding Through is synonymous with the blending of classic death metal, symphonic black metal and just a taste of the angry energy and do-it-yourself spirit of the hardcore scene. The group emerged from the underground to sell a combined quarter of a million copies of their last two albums and have accomplished what few at this stage of their career have pulled together: Declaration, their new album, is more extreme.
This is not a radio-friendly album.
Declaration is heavier, darker, angrier, more pissed off, faster and more epic than anything in the band's already impressive catalog.
The follow-up to The Truth (2006) and This is Love, This is Murderous (2003) was produced by Devin Townsend in Vancouver, British Columbia. Declaration is incredibly dense, layered and full of atmosphere, recalling the finest moments of classic death metal, black metal and hardcore. This record is the definitive album for the band.
The Dearly Demented, the group’s most dedicated fans, know what Bleeding Through is about and many more have discovered for themselves, thanks to year round touring with bands like AFI, Slayer, Marilyn Manson, HIM, Bullet For My Valentine and Cradle Of Filth. And of course, the Orange County group’s own headlining tours in America, Europe, Australia, South America and Asia.
Bleeding Through has always stood for the broken-hearted and betrayed. Declaration expands upon that idea. Contrary to earlier reports of a conceptually driven album, Bleeding Through's latest is their most diverse offering thematically, addressing a variety of topics on tracks like "There Was a Flood," "Germany" and "Death Anxiety."
Frontman Brandan Scheippati has written one last song based on his angry heartbreaking muse, "Sister Charlatan," which closes the album and features the first-ever vocal chorus contribution from virtuoso bass player Ryan Wombacher, who also co-wrote the experimental and dark "In Loving Memory of England." Marta is more present than ever throughout the music, directing real strings and classical instrumentation in addition to her keyboard work.
Guitarist Brian Leppke remains the group’s primary songwriter alongside Scheippati. Derek Youngsma’s drumming is unrivaled by the band’s contemporaries while Bleeding Through’s newest member, Jona Weinhofen, joined the band in the spring of 2007 and adds pure shred to the proceedings.
"Orange County Blonde And Blue" and other tracks have garnered nearly 5 million plays on the band's MySpace page. The band has been featured on the covers of Revolver, Metal Edge, Outburn, Chord and more and received favorable coverage in Spin, Billboard, Alternative Press, Kerrang!, Metal Hammer, Rock Sound and many more publications.
Bleeding Through's Declaration will not be stopped.
i just want to thank you for making such powerful music especially "the truth" its the only record that reminded me to be angry during some of the toughest times of my life thank you so much and keep making music.
hello guys!! im so anxious to see you next week in mexico city!!i know it's gonna be amazing!! i went to your last show in mexico city and it was so gorgeous!!! i hope you can play SELLERS MARKET on july 10! i hella love that song. well, see you soon!!! love u all <3
Thank you guys for the add, much appreciated. Just checking in for updates and to dig the tunes. Hope to see you guys very soon. Cheers from Montreal. Mariano !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aug 26 2009 6:00P Riversdale Grange w/ Carnifex, Miss May I, Motionless In White Roseburg, Oregon I cant fucking believe I will get to meet and greet you there, Ive seen and MET my other favorite bands THE FACELESS and DECREPIT BIRTH there...and now YOU...I cant fucking wait to see you....~Chris
You guys should come play in Huntsville, AL; Birmingham, AL; or Nashville, TN!! You have many fans here that would LOVE to see your amazing live shows!
CHAIN REACTION!! It's goinf off that night, and yes i will be showing love from all of your MEXICAN street team members!!!! Waiting now in acticipation for your return... You truly are a band of the people... With lots of LOVE and RESPECT <3