Rotting Out is an American

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band from the San Pedro community of

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History

Formation (2007–2011)

Rotting Out began in 2007 after disbanding from their original band Dogpile. The following year they released their first EP titled ''This Is Just A Life'', via World Won't Listen. In 2009, the band released their second EP, titled ''Vandalized'', via 6131 Records.

Street Prowl (2011–2014)

In 2011, Rotting Out released their first full-length album under 6131 Records, and the first release with bassist, Walter Delgado, on vocals, titled ''Street Prowl''. In early 2013, the band supported The Ghost Inside on their headlining tour alongside

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. In April 2013, Rotting Out premiered a new song, titled ''Blade of Rust'' from their then upcoming sophomore full-length album. The album, titled ''The Wrong Way'', was released on May 7th, 2013 via 6131 Records. On July 12, 2013 Rotting Out released a music video for their song ''No Clue'' from their sophomore album. In late 2013, Rotting Out supported

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on their United States fall tour. In early 2014, Rotting Out announced they were going on a spring headlining tour. The tour consisted of 29 dates across the United States.

Touring, Reckoning EP, and break up (2015)

In early 2015, Rotting Out announced they were going on a co-headlining 20 date tour with

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. On January 29, 2015 Rotting Out announced they were releasing their third EP via

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, titled ''Reckoning''. The EP was released on March 9, 2015. On March 22, 2015 the band announced that they had broken up. Walter Delgado, the band's frontman, posted on

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stating "ROTTING OUT broke up last Sunday. Thanks to anyone whoever cared. It was a great ride and a privilege. Don’t ask why. Thank you everyone." The band were included in the ''Warped Tour 2015 Tour Compilation'', with the song "Born". The band reformed for one final show on December 12th, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

Legal issues (2016–2017)

In March 2016, vocalist Walter Delgado was arrested in Ohio for transporting an estimated 70 pounds of marijuana. He pled guilty to third-degree felony possession charges. He started his 18-month sentence on July 22, 2016 and was released on November 17, 2017.

Reunion (2018–present)

On February 22, the band announced their first show in almost three years, playing the 2018 Sound And Fury festival. On April 23, 2018, it was announced that Rotting Out would be performing for the This is Hardcore Fest in July. On February 18, 2020 the band announced the release of a new album, ''Ronin'', under Pure Noise Records. The lead single, ''Unforgiven'', was released on February 27. The album will be released on April 10, 2020.

Band members

; Current members *Walter Delgado – guitar (2007–2009), bass (2009–2010), vocals (2010–2015, 2018–present) *Alfredo “Tank” Dario Pedrozo – guitar (2009–2015, 2018–present) *Jorge Cabrera – drums (2007–2015, 2018–present) *Carlos Morales – guitar (2007–2015, 2018–present) *Benjamin “Benji” Ruiz – bass (2010–2015, 2018–present) ; Past members *Michael Craigs – vocals (2007–2010) *Richard Reyes – bass (2007–2009) ; Touring members *Eddie Gallegos – guitar (2013–2015)

Discography

Studio albums

*'' Street Prowl'' (2011), 6131 Records *'' The Wrong Way'' (2013), 6131 Records *'' Ronin'' (2020),

EPs and demos

* '' Demo ‘07'' (2007), Self-Released *'' This Is Just A Life'' (2008), World Won't Listen * '' Vandalized'' (2009), 6131 Records *'' Reckoning'' (2015),

Compilation albums

*'' Americas Hardcore'' (2010), Triple B Records

Singles

*"Born" *"Reaper" *"Who Am I" *"Even in His Youth"

References

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