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Spencer Chamberlain
Spencer Chamberlain (born January 4, 1983) is an American musician, best known for being the current lead vocalist for the metalcore band Underoath. Before fronting Underoath, Chamberlain was the vocalist for the band This Runs Through in which his brother, Phil Chamberlain, was the drummer (who is also the drummer for To Speak of Wolves). Background Spencer Chamberlain was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, with his mother, and older brother, Phil (also a musician as the drummer for Sullivan and To Speak of Wolves). As a child, Chamberlain's family was well-to-do and had enough money to pay tuition at Greensboro Day School. Chamberlain's parents divorced when he was in elementary school at Greensboro Day School. Chamberlain also struggled with substance use disorders. He tells Alternative Press, "You know how some people have a good family or a girlfriend that's always there for them and never fails? That was hatdrugs erefor me. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Underoath
Underoath (stylized as Underøath or UnderOath) is an American rock band from Tampa, Florida. It was founded by lead vocalist Dallas Taylor and guitarist Luke Morton on November 30, 1997, in Ocala, Florida; subsequently, its additional members were from Tampa, including drummer, clean vocalist and last remaining core member Aaron Gillespie. The band's current lineup consists of Gillespie, keyboardist Christopher Dudley, lead guitarist Timothy McTague, bassist Grant Brandell, lead vocalist Spencer Chamberlain, and rhythm guitarist James Smith. Originally, the band identified as a Christian group; they have since distanced themselves from Christianity.( see below) The band's lineup shifted frequently during its early years. Taylor recorded ''Act of Depression'', ''Cries of the Past'', and ''The Changing of Times'' with the band and remained with the group until his departure in 2003; Chamberlain replaced him as lead vocalist, and the lineup has remained mostly stable since. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alternative Press (music Magazine)
''Alternative Press'' is an American entertainment magazine primarily focused on music and culture, now based in Los Angeles, CA. It generally provides readers with band interviews, photos, and relevant news. It was founded in 1985 by Mike Shea in Cleveland, OH. The company is now looked after by MDDN. Beginnings The first issue of ''Alternative Press'' was distributed at concerts in Cleveland, Ohio beginning in June 1985 by ''APs founder, Mike Shea to advocate bands playing underground music. The name for the magazine, ''Alternative Press'', was not a reference to the alternative rock genre, but referred to the fanzine being an alternative to the local press. Shea began working on his first issue in his mother's house in Aurora, Ohio. Shea and a friend, Jimmy Kosicki, targeted the Cleveland neighborhood of Coventry. Financial problems plagued ''AP'' in its early years and by the end of 1986, publication had ceased due to its financial problems, not resuming until the spring ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voyeurist
''Voyeurist'' is the ninth studio album by American rock band Underoath, released on January 14, 2022 via Fearless Records, after a three-month pushback due to vinyl production delays. It is their first album in four years following '' Erase Me'' (2018), marking the longest gap between two studio albums in the band's career without breaking up. Background On July 14, 2021, the band released "Damn Excuses", the lead single from the album. On August 4, 2021, the band released the second single from the album, "Hallelujah". On September 22, 2021, the band released the third single "Pneumonia" and revealed it was written exactly one year prior to release. The single is the album's seven-minute finale and was partly inspired by the passing of guitarist Tim McTague's father. This was followed by two more singles, "Cycle" featuring Ghostemane, released on October 27, 2021, and "Numb", released on December 8, 2021, the latter described as "a grown-up version of something off their 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erase Me (album)
''Erase Me'' is the eighth studio album by American rock band Underoath. It is their first album in eight years following ''Ø (Disambiguation)'' (2010), marking the longest gap between two studio albums in the band's career, and their first one with founding drummer and clean vocalist Aaron Gillespie since ''Lost in the Sound of Separation'' (2008). It was recorded in mid-2017 with Matt Squire and mixed by Ken Andrews. The album was released via Fearless Records on April 6, 2018. Background Upon announcing the album, the band updated their Spotify biography to read: "The band who once openly—and without apology—professed their faith-based worldview onstage nightly, have since moved beyond the realm of seemingly impenetrable polemics. At various junctures, ''Erase Me'' illustrates those moments of sanctuary, anxiety, betrayal and conflict that inevitably arise when humanity grapples with belief systems." Drummer Gillespie said of the album, "We've had success and we've come ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ø (Disambiguation)
''Ø (Disambiguation)'' is the seventh studio album by American metalcore band Underoath. Released on November 9, 2010, through Tooth & Nail Records, the album was the band's only without founding member Aaron Gillespie, and is the first and only record by the band with Daniel Davison, formerly of Norma Jean. It was also their final album before a two-year breakup from 2013 to 2015. They would not release another studio album until 2018's '' Erase Me''. ''Ø (Disambiguation)'' was met with acclaim and was recorded at Glow in the Dark Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, the same studio where the band's previous album, ''Lost in the Sound of Separation'' was recorded. Recording and production During a late 2009 interview, guitarist Timothy McTague stated that the band had "just started writing songs that may be included on the next record", and that they are hoping to enter the studio late summer or early fall 2010. On April 5, 2010, the band announced the departure of their final foun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lost In The Sound Of Separation
''Lost in the Sound of Separation'' is the sixth album by American rock band Underoath. It was released on September 2, 2008, through Solid State and Tooth & Nail Records. Following the release of their fifth studio album ''Define the Great Line'' (2006), relationships between members became strained to the point they almost broke up. They decided to go on a hiatus; ''Lost in the Sound of Separation'' was recorded at Glow in the Dark Studios in Atlanta, Georgia in March and April 2008. The band produced the album with Adam Dutkiewicz and Matt Goldman, both of whom worked on ''Define the Great Line''. The album has been described as metalcore, post-hardcore and screamo, with elements of industrial, recalling the works of Refused, At the Drive-In, and Cult of Luna. Underoath headlined one stage at the inaugural Mayhem Festival prior to the release of the "Desperate Times Desperate Measures" at the end of August 2008. The song was released to radio on September 16, 2008; around th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Define The Great Line
''Define the Great Line'' is the fifth album by American rock band Underoath. It was released on June 20, 2006, through Tooth & Nail Records. Five months after the release of their fourth studio album ''They're Only Chasing Safety'', the band were already in the process of working towards its follow-up. Recording took place between January and March 2006 at Zing Recording Studios in Westfield, Massachusetts, and Glow in the Dark Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, with Adam Dutkiewicz of Killswitch Engage, Matt Goldman and the band as producers. ''Define the Great Line'' is predominantly a metalcore and emo album, which has also been tagged as Christian metal, post-metal and post-hardcore. The variety of styles was an unintentional move by the band, who took influence from At the Drive-In, Beloved and Cult of Luna, among others. Preceded by festival appearances and a headlining tour in the United States, "Writing on the Walls" was released as the first single from ''Define the Great Line' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
They're Only Chasing Safety
''They're Only Chasing Safety'' is the fourth album by American rock band Underoath. It was released on June 15, 2004, through Solid State Records. Following the release of their third studio effort ''The Changing of Times'' (2002), half of the band's members were replaced. After finalizing the line-up with vocalist Spencer Chamberlain, the band recorded their next release with producer James Paul Wisner at his home studio Wisner Productions in February 2004. The album has been tagged with various genres including screamo and melodic hardcore and features subtle references to Christianity. Drummer Aaron Gillespie had more of a vocal presence to contrast Chamberlain's screams. Before the album's release, Underoath undertook a tour with their labelmates and later with Eighteen Visions. Throughout 2004, the band went on the Warped Tour before going on their own headlining tour, and closed the year supporting Coheed and Cambria. "Reinventing Your Exit" was released as the lead single ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Solid State Records
Solid State Records is a Christian metalcore record label, an imprint of Tooth & Nail Records. Unlike Tooth & Nail, Solid State signs hardcore punk and heavy metal bands. Like Tooth & Nail, Solid State is primarily a Christian label. However, they have signed several bands with Christian members that don't label themselves as Christian bands, including Stretch Arm Strong, Gwen Stacy, He Is Legend, the Famine, Training for Utopia, and the Agony Scene. Current artists * Azusa *Becoming the Archetype * The Devil Wears Prada * The Drowned God * Earth Groans * Empty * Fit for a King * Lifelong * Lightworker * Norma Jean * Oh, Sleeper * The Ongoing Concept * Opponent * OrphanTwin * Phinehas * Silent Planet * Spirit Breaker * The Undertaking! * Wolves at the Gate Former artists Active * Advent (Bridge 9 Records) * The Agony Scene (Outerloop Records) * As Cities Burn (Equal Vision Records) * As They Sleep (Luxor Records) * August Burns Red (SharpTone Records) * Beloved (uns ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster
Maylene and the Sons of Disaster is an American heavy metal band from Birmingham, Alabama. The group were founded in 2004, shortly after vocalist Dallas Taylor's departure from Underoath. In 2005, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster signed to Mono Vs Stereo and released their self-titled debut album. The band name and concept are based on the legend of the criminal gang of Ma Barker and her sons, noting that evil lifestyles will be met with divine justice. History Earlier years and ''II'' (2004-2009) In April 2006, it was announced that the band had signed to Ferret Music. In August of that year, the group hinted they would be working on their Ferret Records debut in October with an expected release date of early 2007. Vocalist Dallas Taylor (formerly of Underoath) updated fans once again in January 2007 and said they would be releasing an EP called '' The Day Hell Broke Loose at Sicard Hollow'', followed by their full-length album, '' II''. Maylene and the Sons of Disaster ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dallas Taylor (vocalist)
Dallas Taliaferro Taylor (born May 17, 1980) is an American musician who is the vocalist for the heavy metal band Maylene and the Sons of Disaster. He is the former vocalist and founder of the American metalcore band Underoath. He performed on three Underoath albums: ''Act of Depression'', ''Cries of the Past'', and ''The Changing of Times''. In 2003, Dallas left Underoath, and was replaced by Spencer Chamberlain.Absolute Punk Video Interviews He was born in Ocala, Florida. Although no longer a member, Dallas has said in an interview that he is very good friends with the Underoath lead vocalist Chamberlain and was in a video with some Underoath members having fun at a recording studio in Atlanta, Georgia. In mid- to late-2004 Dallas re-emerged with a new band, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster. They released an album, ''Maylene and the Sons of Disaster'' on October 25, 2005, and signed with Mono Vs Stereo. After the release, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster signed to Ferret Rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spencer Chamberlain
Spencer Chamberlain (born January 4, 1983) is an American musician, best known for being the current lead vocalist for the metalcore band Underoath. Before fronting Underoath, Chamberlain was the vocalist for the band This Runs Through in which his brother, Phil Chamberlain, was the drummer (who is also the drummer for To Speak of Wolves). Background Spencer Chamberlain was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, with his mother, and older brother, Phil (also a musician as the drummer for Sullivan and To Speak of Wolves). As a child, Chamberlain's family was well-to-do and had enough money to pay tuition at Greensboro Day School. Chamberlain's parents divorced when he was in elementary school at Greensboro Day School. Chamberlain also struggled with substance use disorders. He tells Alternative Press, "You know how some people have a good family or a girlfriend that's always there for them and never fails? That was hatdrugs erefor me. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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