The Soulless, formerly known as Ignominious Incarceration, are a metalcore band based in Bath in the south west of

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History

Formation (2006–2009)

The band formed in the summer of 2006, playing their first gig to an audience of around 20 people. By their third show, they had replaced

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on a tour slot as the main support act for

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and were playing to over 400 people. They were named as one of the best new English death metal bands, they have toured with the likes of Trigger the Bloodshed and Bleed From Within, and recorded a 6-track EP. Two years later, the band signed a worldwide recording contract with extreme metal label

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. They recorded a debut album, ''Of Winter Born'', at Grindstone Studios in Suffolk in September 2008 with producer Scott Atkins (

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, Gama Bomb). Ignominious Incarceration toured, supporting

, Deez Nuts &

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on the European leg of their tour. In the UK, they played with bands The Argent Dawn and The Eyes of a Traitor. They also toured the UK and Europe with bands

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and

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''Of Winter Born'' and name change

''Of Winter Born'' was released by

on 10 March 2009. A limited edition version included a bonus disc with four additional tracks. ''Of Winter Born'' has been described as "...relentless in nature" by

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magazine; "...an overpowering barrage of old school riffs" by

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; "...a striking, technically superb brutally memorable debut" by

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; and "...a taut and satisfying riff-storm that finds its melodic roots" by Revolver. According to

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magazine, the band had "...already found the right balance of technique, melody and brutality. While many young metal bands rehash clichés and old school encumbrances, this lot are threatening to be something altogether different and more demanding." On 23 September 2010, Ignominious Incarceration announced their band's name being changed to The Soulless. The group commented, "We wanted a new name which was easy to remember and say... the name has a dark, edgy feel to it, but is not instantly recognisable as metal and it's easy to say! We feel this represents us a lot better, as well as our new music."

Discography

As ''Ignominious Incarceration''

*''Deeds of Days Long Gone'' (EP) (2008) *'' Of Winter Born'' (2009)

As ''The Soulless''

*''Isolated'' (2011)

Members

Current members

*Andy Wardle - Vocals *Steve Brown - Guitar *Chris Ball - Bass * Dan Wilding - Drums *Kristan Dawson - Guitar

Former members

*Bobby Daniels - Guitar (2009–2010) (Only played live on the Masters Of Metal Tour in 2009) *Danny Guy - Guitar (2008–2009) *Carlos Collier - Guitar (2006–2008) *Sam Bailey - Drums (2006–2010)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Soulless English death metal musical groups Musical groups established in 2006