Embrace the End were a

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band from

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, formed in 1999. Originally consisting of only four members, the band went through several line-up changes, at one point having as many as six members, including two vocalists. However, shortly after the departure of vocalist Pat Piccolo following the release of their major label debut in 2005, they decided to continue with only Jesse Alford on vocals. Throughout their history, they featured members of the bands First Blood, Killing the Dream, and Alcatraz. After a series of small independent releases with various line-ups, '' Counting Hallways to the Left'' was released on CD in summer 2005 on

Abacus Records Century Media Records is a heavy metal record label with offices in the United States, Germany and London. In August 2015, Century Media was acquired by Sony Music for US$17 million. Background Century Media was founded by Robert Kampf and Oli ...

. Steady touring for band occurred in the years that followed across the United States, through the release of their second and final album ''

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'' in 2008. The band has since been on indefinite hiatus, engaging in various independent musical projects.

Band members

* Jesse Alford –

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* Christopher McMahon –

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* Addison Quarles – Bass * Bart Mullis –

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* Spencer Daly –

Former members

(from most recent to oldest) * Daniel Borman – Bass * Joel Adams – Guitar * Pat Piccolo – Vocals * Karl Metts – Guitar * Louie Giovanni – Bass * Kyle Dixon – Guitar * Josh Akers – Vocals * Ryan Hayes - Drums

Discography

Full lengths

* ''It All Begins With One Broken Dream'' (2001) Dark Vision Records * '' Counting Hallways to the Left'' (2005)

* ''

'' (2008)

Century Media Records Century Media Records is a heavy metal record label with offices in the United States, Germany and London. In August 2015, Century Media was acquired by Sony Music for US$17 million. Background Century Media was founded by Robert Kampf and Oli ...

Demos

* ''S/T Demo Tape'' (2000)

Vinyl

* ''S/T 7" '' (2003) Mokita Records

Splits

* ''Embrace The End vs. The End of Six Thousand Years'' (2006) Still Life Records

External links

Official Century Media Records site

Myspace
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