Seemless was an American

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. Formed in 2002 following Leach's departure from Killswitch Engage, Seemless was signed to Equal Vision Records, and released their first LP, ''

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''. They toured with

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, and several others. In late 2012/early 2013 it was announced that

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would be re-issuing their debut album ''Seemless'' on limited edition vinyl.

Breakup

In 2009, Seemless announced that the band would play its final show on September 12, 2009 at The Lucky Dog in

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. Derek Kerswill joined

, while Jeff Fultz and Pete Cortese concentrated on their new band, Bloodwitch. Jesse Leach started several projects and then rejoined Killswitch Engage in February 2012.

Albums

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'' (2005) *''What Have We Become'' (2006)

References

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