The entity which is known as UNMERCIFUL was incepted in June 2001. Frustrated musicians James King (former shredder for TRAILS OF DECAY), & Clint Appelhanz (original ORIGIN bassist), began writing the sickest music they could and recorded it straight to computer (Clint just happened to have graduated recording/engineering school as well). The two quickly progressed and realized that this would need to be a full band. After auditioning various musicians and not being able to keep a stable lineup, UNMERCIFUL temporarily disbanded in 2002.
Clint rejoined ORIGIN as a guitarist (after the departure of Jeremy Turner). Then, after the departure of John Longstreth, James King followed suit. The two recorded "Echoes of Decimation" with ORIGIN in 2004, with a few tours to follow (one of which was with MALEVOLENT CREATION).
In early 2005, Jeremy Turner (who, since his departure from ORIGIN, toured the world with Death Metal legends CANNIBAL CORPSE). Joined up with UNMERCIFUL, along with sick up and comer Tony Reust on vocals.
In the summer of 2005, they recorded a full length which would later become known as "Unmercifully Beaten." Without a bassist, Clint James and Jeremy performed bass duties on the songs. Alex Webster also contributed session bass for the song "Shotgun Sodomy." Only later would UNMERCIFUL get the help from finger shredder Derek Engemann (CAST THE STONE) as permanent bassist.
UNMERCIFUL sent out demos to various labels and none other than Unique Leader Records picked up the group, signing a two record deal. On August 22nd, 2006, "Unmercifully Beaten" was released with tremendous reviews.
In November/December, UNMERCIFUL will embark on a monumental tour with none other than CANNIBAL CORPSE, DYING FETUS and NECROPHAGIST!!! Look for UNMERCIFUL in a city near you....crushing EVERYTHING in their path!!!!
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5 song demo available soon...more info on that to come...
19 song fully will be shopped to labels after demo goes around a bit...
Thanks again to Juan Campo (Xaphan), Brian Fitzgerald (Cystic Dysentery), & Brian Smith (Dead Centre) for adding some guest vocals on the album...
Thanks to Mark Cooper (aka Mindrape Art), Josh "Goremaggot" Jetty, Ern Hate, James Brame, and many others for all their support and help throught this process...
And most of all thanks to all the guys at VISION SOUND in Orange Park, FL for putting up with our bullshit for a few days and helping us get our sound the way we wanted it. You guys rule!!!
Thanks for a fantastic gig at London Deathfest last month. Was awesome meeting you guys after the gig, and jamming Carcass riffs on air guitar with Justin at 3am to the bemusement of onlookers. Justin, I tried to find you on the net but couldn't, so write me back if you can buddy! Thought anymore about coming down to Australia? I'll be ready and waiting when you do. Thanks again, and keep it brutal! Gareth.
Thanks for the add UnMerciful!!! AWESOME MUSIC!!! Be sure to check out our on-line store opening July 15th at www. badass-audio. com!!! Again thanks for the add and cheers from Alabama USA!!!
Blanks for adding us. We'll try not to ruin the vibe you got going here with our hippy bs, but we just wanted to say that a fourth of us love bringing-it. Blast away my friends.
