''The Stings of Conscience'' is the debut studio album by
metalcore band
Unearth
Unearth is an American metalcore band from Boston, Massachusetts. Formed in 1998, the group has released seven studio albums.
History Early career (1998–2002)
Unearth was formed by Trevor Phipps, Buz McGrath, Ken Susi, Mike Rudberg, an ...
, released in 2001.
The album was produced by
Adam Dutkiewicz
Adam Jonathan Dutkiewicz (born April 4, 1977) is an American musician, recording engineer, songwriter, and music producer, best known as the lead guitarist and backup vocalist from Massachusetts metalcore bands Killswitch Engage, Aftershock, and ...
of
Killswitch Engage
Killswitch Engage is an American metalcore band from Westfield, Massachusetts, formed in 1999 after the disbanding of Overcast and Aftershock. Killswitch Engage's current lineup consists of vocalist Jesse Leach, guitarists Joel Stroetzel an ...
.
Critical reception
''
Guitar World'' called the album "groundbreaking," writing that these "forefathers of metalcore" combined "melodic licks with aggressive riffing in a manner both striking and original."
Track listing
Personnel
;Unearth
*Trevor Phipps - vocals
*Buz McGrath - guitar
*Ken Susi - guitar
*Chris "Rover" Rybicki - bass
*Mike Rudberg - drums
;Other credits
*Cover Illustration by Samantha Hill
*Recorded in Westfield, Massachusetts in September 2000
References
2001 debut albums
Unearth albums
Eulogy Recordings albums
Albums produced by Adam Dutkiewicz
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