The Esoteric is an American

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band founded in 1996 from

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. They are currently signed to

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. Following several self-produced EPs, the band's debut full-length, '' With the Sureness of Sleepwalking'', came out on Prosthetic Records in 2005. Their follow-up, ''Subverter'', released on Prosthetic in 2006 and received good reception from online blogs and music magazines. The Kansas outfit is quick to point out and pay homage to their influences and support their fellow local bands. The band has toured with the likes

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. Former drummer Adam 'Hammerlord' Mitchell retook the throne at the drums for a short Canadian tour. Although not officially reformed, White and Kilpatrick rejoined the band for a few select shows in the Kansas City area in 2009 including the American Waste Festival. In 2011, the band covered the track "Iron Clad Lou" for the compilation album ''Songs of Farewell and Departure: A Tribute To HUM''.

Most current lineup

* Eric Graves – guitar * Anthony Diale – bass * Stevie Cruz – vocals * Marshall Kilpatrick – drums, percussion * Cory White – guitar

Discography

* Esoteric EP (1998) * Mowdown Music Compilation (1999) * Derailer Split (1999) * An Illusion of Sacred Circumstances (1999) * Malicious Intent: Ultimus Dies Sepulcris (compilation) (2001) * Lifeless Records 2001 Compilation (2001) * Plagued by Visions (2001) * Live at CBGB's NYC (Luddite Clone / The Esoteric split CD) (2001) * Loaded in Lawrence (compilation) (2002) * Roads Between (The Esoteric / Saved By Grace split CD) (2002) *

A Reason to Breathe ''A Reason to Breathe'' is an EP by the rock band The Esoteric. It was self-released in 2002, and more recently made available via BandCamp. Track listing Adapted from album sleeve"A Reason to Breathe" album sleeve and Discogs Discogs (sh ...

EP (2002) * Wormwood Split (2003) * 1336 EP (2004) * With the Sureness of Sleepwalking (2005) * Subverter (2006) *

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: A Tribute to Eyehategod (2007)

References

External links

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Interview with the Esoteric at Heavy Frequency
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