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SUBMERGED IN DIRT
Formed: 2005
Okmulgee, Oklahoma
Lee Anderson - vocals
James Hardy - drums
Ryan Painter - guitar
Justin McCall - bass
Royce Miller – guitar
Booking inquiries:
Call 918-728-1516
Or Email Submergedindirt@gmail.com
Or visit www.turkeyvulturerecords.com
In December of 2004, guitarist Royce Miller and vocalist Lee Anderson met through a mutual acquaintance. After exchanging portfolios of music, and each determining that the other was indeed “metal” enough, they began working together in what they assumed would be a casual musical endeavor. Only years later did they realize exactly what they had started.
Royce and Lee experimented with song-writing and recording techniques for the first few months of 2005 in their hometown of Okmulgee, OK. During that time, they created an EP consisting of a handful of industrial death metal songs. Confident in their creation, they handed out 300 free copies of the EP at a high profile metal concert in nearby Tulsa, OK under the name Submerged In Dirt. The free EP was very well received, as were free downloads of the music posted on websites like myspace.com and download.com.
As they churned out new songs, Submerged In Dirt started getting live show offers, but without a live band, those offers would have to wait. In early 2006, Royce and Lee started the search for the right members to bring their music to the stage. The task wasn’t an easy one, with the only exception being the drummer.
Drummer James Hardy was recruited in the summer of 2006. He was the “founding drummer” and remains with the band today. A metal-head at heart, James was playing for a “middle-of-the-road” pop rock group and was unhappy with the stylistic restriction this placed on him. His love of pure heavy metal led him to Submerged In Dirt and while his tryout was completely impromptu, James had no trouble playing even the fastest and most technical of songs, which had previously been recorded with a drum machine. He has a work ethic unmatched by his peers and has been known to spend several months writing and perfecting his drum parts.
Once a more-than-adequate drummer had been found, the search for 2nd guitar took precedence. After working with more than a few guitarists, none of which were completely dedicated to the band, Lee called an old friend to try out. In late 2007, Ryan Painter assumed the duties of 2nd guitar quite easily. His lightning fast chops and precision picking are now a highly recognizable part of the music created by this band. Arguably the most laid back member of the band, Ryan is always ready to shred it up and drink one down afterward, with anyone and everyone.
The final position to be filled permanently was that of the bassist. Justin McCall originally joined the band very early in its formation, but in September of 2007, he had to move to another state for about a year to fulfill work-related obligations. During this time, Grant Lohrey held down the bass parts. After signing with Turkey Vulture Records in October 2008, it was decided that the working relationship with Grant would end, and that Justin would return to the fold. Justin McCall is the low-end backbone of Submerged In Dirt. The skill necessary to play these bass parts is hard to attain unless, like Justin, you were born with it.
In early and recent years, the core of Submerged In Dirt’s sound centered around the musical writing style of Royce Miller. Adventurous songs like “Godstorm”, “Deep Fork Revival” and “Sterile Room” grabbed the attention of listeners and defined the style for which the band would be known. But with each new step, the sound evolves. As each member grows in technique, his styles are being incorporated into the song writing and the overall sound of the band matures. Today, Submerged In Dirt sounds more like a precision sonic assault than a band. Amidst the brutality, strange beauty and coherent musical structure permeate the new songs, adding another level of enjoyment for the listener.
Lee Anderson’s singing technique has evolved into a terrifying abstraction of human vocal ability. But it somehow remains just decipherable enough to understand the words to the demented manifestos and “not quite science fiction” theories, which comprise a typical Submerged In Dirt song. Despite sounding like a demon among angels, Lee is a surprisingly well-mannered and articulate young man, who just so happens to be able to command a venue full of pissed off metal heads to do his bidding.
The common goal among the members of Submerged In Dirt has always been to write the best metal songs possible and get them to the people in anyway possible, whether through free demos, free downloads, live performance, etc… Signing with Turkey Vulture Records is a step that will make this goal even more of a reality. The band’s forthcoming debut album will be called “IN THE GRIP OF THE MACHINE” and will contain 10 brand-new recordings of dynamic ideas and creative expression in the form of blisteringly fast and brutal music.
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I really fuckin wish i could have came and seen you guys play at Chris's.... didn't have any money for gas, living in indy is a bitch sometimes... :( maybe next time you're here? ~Jessie
Hell ya Submerged in Dirt, you guys are the most hardest working underground band that i have ever seen in my life. i was so stoked to throw down that i nearly threw my voice out screamin for ya, i was happy wasted too!!!, fun night at the bar, worth the travels of course, all around good vibe at the Shaker despite their mis-managment unfortunately. Im setting some new goals for the rest of 09'. 0nce i finally get my college degree this Fall, im going to make the effort to find some other local metalheads to jam with!and of course i will always spread the word and if i find useful info to work with i will send it your way! peace!
killer set in Chi-town folks! cant wait for the new ablbum to drop. i wore my shirt to school yesterday and the image alone freaked some people out, it was great!!! hope the rest of the tour is a sucess and enjoyable! take care!
I wanted to say thanks again for coming to our small ass town, and throwing down with us. That was definitely the most awesome live show I've ever seen, and you guys are not only awesome musicians, but kick-ass people to boot. Thanks again guys. - Barron
Holy Shit, Submerged in Dirt is coming to Chicago baby!this is gonna be great. i got a biochemistry exam on thursday and than labwork :( , no worries though, i wont be late for this. i havent had time to call the venue, any updates on who you are playing with? hope your tour is killer, see you maniacs soon!!
it's about fuckin time the rest of the country gets to hear some okie metal. you mother fuckers are kickin ass! cant wait to hear some of the new shit.
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