DIRGE WITHIN formed in March of 2007 by founding members Shaun Glass, Jimmy Knight, and Jerms Genske. With the additions of Paz, and Matt Szlachta to follow in late April 2007. Immediately DIRGE WITHIN recorded the 3 song demo including the songs "Forever the Martyr" "Complacency Strain" and "Ties That Bind" at Mercenary Studios in Zion, IL. (Engineered by Scott Creekmore). The demo was mixed and mastered by James Murphy (Testament/Death) at Safehouse Productions.
In June of 2007 DIRGE WITHIN played their first show at The Rave in Milwaukee, WI.
In November of 2007 DIRGE WITHIN became a member of the Jagermeister Music family. Soon after, DIRGE WITHIN had also become endorsed by: ESP Guitars, Washburn Guitars, Spector Basses, Randall Amplification, Line 6, Peavey, EMG Electronics, Dunlop, Samson Wireless Systems, Draven Shoes, Warlord Clothing, SRH Clothing, and Ed Stone clothing.
DIRGE WITHIN's "Forever the Martyr" was placed in permanent rotation on Sirius Satellite Radio's Channel 27 "Liquid Metal".
Early 2008 brought DIRGE WITHIN back into the studio to record another song with Engineer Chris Djuricic at Studio One (Racine, WI). "The Last Goodbye" was recorded, with the mixing and mastering by James Murphy (Safehouse Productions).
In April of 2008 DIRGE WITHIN teamed up with Justin Arcangel of 5B Artist Management (formerly Dark Angel Management). As well as obtaining International Booking by Paul Ryan of The Agency Group.
On July 28th, 2008 DIRGE WITHIN released a one minute snippet of a new track, called "Confession". Once again, the song was engineered by Chris Djuricic at his studio, Belle City Sound. However, this time they took a new step and enlisted the skill of Edsel Dope (Dope) to produce the track. "Confession is just a taste of what's to come in 2009!" "Confession" was mixed and mastered by James Murphy at Safehouse Productions.
DIRGE WITHIN has played shows alongside acts such as God Forbid, All That Remains, Devildriver, Nile, Death Angel and Prong. DIRGE WITHIN was proud to be part of the June Jagermeister Music Tour dates with Hatebreed, Type O Negative, and 3 Inches of Blood. As well as the July Jagermeister Music Tour dates with Dope & Kittie.
DIRGE WITHIN officially inked a contract with E1 Entertainment (formerly KOCH Records) in May 2009. DIRGE WITHIN then immediately went on their first tour as a signed artist. Touring with Static-X, Bury Your Dead, and Seventh Void. As well as being asked to play the Tinley Park, IL. date of the 2009 Rockstar Mayhem Festival on the Jagermeister stage in July.
DIRGE WITHIN'S debut album "FORCE FED LIES" is in stores everywhere as of September 1st, 2009! Including iTunes and Amazon.com. "Force Fed Lies" was recorded at Belle City Sound with Engineer/Producer Chris Djuricic, with vocals recorded at The Dope Factory with Producer Edsel Dope. The album was Produced by Edsel Dope & Dirge Within, with Co-Production by Chris Djuricic.
Keep checking back from more updates on DIRGE WITHIN. And remember, as always, KEEP IT FUCKIN METAL!
So I come on MS, to add you guys except, we're already friends :D I had so much fun last night, you guys were amazing and the chillest guys there I love Mark for letting me hang. You guys owe me a Taco Bell run. Hurry back to NY
Great show at the Palladium guys! In the front at the barricade the whole time and loved every second of it! Hope I can catch you guys again in the near future, and have a great time on the rest of your tour.
I hadn't even heard of you guys when I saw you at the Norva Sunday, but you f*ckin' rocked! Totally didn't expect the first band to be that good. I'm going out to buy your album today!
Got Force Fed Lies about a week ago and it's AMAZING! I'm listening to it right now, I love it! You guys rock, can't wait to see you at the house of blues :D -TinA
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