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Formed in early 2003 by Chris Freeman and Mike Thompson (founding members of the political/crust/grind outfit, Social Infestation also featuring Troy Sanders of Mastodon). Coming out of a dark period riddled with death & depression, they were driven to explore the darker attributes of life and created a torturous yet liberating form of music. they accomplished this by combining norwegian black metal anguish, early swedish death metal riffing, modern american doom, and dramatic guitar melodies all while still clinging to their punk and grind roots. to culminate this, they needed an unrelenting percussion force. they called upon long time friend and accomplished drummer, Wes Kever (ex puaka balava w/ Mike T.). after writing a few songs they realized it was time to find the bassist that could audibly obliterate their listeners. They called upon Greg Hess (ex leechmilk). His menacing sludgy background helped cultivate withered's intense sound. withered immediately started touring and stirring up a frenzy in the eastern US with a 3 song demo.
Lifeforce records took notice of the bands efforts and a contract was inked in early '05. their debut album "memento mori" was released in fall 2005 and gained incredible praise throughout the world. Decibel magazine gave "Memento Mori" the 4th position in their "top 40 albums of 2005". Every song on "Memento Mori" reminds you that death is patiently awaiting your inevitable arrival and that you can either welcome it with open arms or be dragged into it kicking and screaming. Songs like "the fear and pain that cripples me" are an unrelenting force of grind and metal while the almost nine minute epic "like locusts" embraces the darkest corners of life & conciousness with lulling guitar melodies, majestic riffage, and blistering verses.
2006 was a tough year. Withered parted ways with Greg Hess and Wes Kever just after completing a successful tour supporting Vital Remains and Dismember. They had to step down due to their family obligations and inability to tour at Withered's pace. In Early '07, withered recruited Mike Longoria and Beau Brandon. Both hail from El Paso, TX (eventually moving to Atlanta) where they had known each other for decades and had played together in numerous bands (founding member's of Waited). Their history together provided the foundation for creating a formidable rhythm section. They have been able to over-fill some pretty big shoes left behind by Hess and Kever and have taken withered's music to the next level.
In December '07, withered signed to Prosthetic records. their 2nd full length has already been named “one of the top 25 most anticipated albums of 2008” by Decibel magazine. "Folie Circulaire" will be released in the spring/summer of '08.
I saw you guys tuning up at The Masquerade on the 25th (of April) before I went and saw Meshuggah. My friend said you guys played at the Lamplighter that Saturday. I really, really wish I could've seen you guys.
Standing under the full moon sky Darkness is my only veil that covers me well The moonlight is my only light and sun As it tans me white, it leave me to remember the night Why I am here? As I hold this chalice of choice in the light of the moon. Spiritual magic is in my hand Elements of wind and fire bring to me my heart’s desire. Balance my life, and give to me The best from both worlds I see the future and the past These visions come to me slow and fast I try to remember them before they get away Was it you, who was in my sight? If so, I would like to grant you one wish on your journey out. With this Chalice of blood, I drink from it. May you have the best that I could give? I’m glad you found me… Yes, I am Witch, I am Vampire, and I am God Bloody hugs and devil horns! For those about to Rock, I salute you! Gothic Metal Vampire God Countess Evelynn Valkzak The one true Vampire Poet… V---V
You guys were great the other night at the masq! Maybe one day Antikytheorm will be able to do a show with you guys when we get our stuff together. Anyway good show again and when I find your cd I plan on buying it. Take it easy.
wait, im goin to the Bruce Springsteen concert tonight- the Boss, motherfuckers (can you dig on that?)! i don't think the other two dudes have got anything goin on, so ill let them know whats up!
