Whores (stylized as WHORES.) is an American

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band based in

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, Georgia consisting of vocalist and guitarist Christian Lembach, bass guitarist Casey Maxwell and drummer Douglas Jennings Barrett. The band has released two records through Brutal Panda Records and is known for its "intensely cathartic live shows."

History

In 2011, the band released their debut EP, ''Ruiner'' through Brutal Panda Records. This was followed by the EP, '' Clean'' in 2013, which received attention from music websites such as ''

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'', '' Exclaim!'', and Sputnikmusic. A split single with the band Rabbits, which consists of

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covers, were also released in 2014. On October 28, 2016, they released their new album “Gold“ via eOne Music. The band has also extensively toured United States, alongside acts such as

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, Melvins, Retox, Torche,

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, Black Tusk,

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, Floor,

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, Obliterations,

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, Fight Amp, No Way, Louisiana band CAPRA and Creepoid.

Musical style

The band's music is mainly described as

. Pitchfork Media reviewer Andy O'Connor noted the influences of Melvins,

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, and Amphetamine Reptile Records artists. The band also incorporates

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in its sound. The band also collaborated with many figures of the noise rock scene. The band's first EP was mastered by

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drummer Kyle Spence and their sophomore EP was produced by Ryan Boesch, who worked with various acts such as Melvins,

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and Foo Fighters.

Band members

Whores, Fight Amp, HAWKS @ the Basement (2012) 2

;Current members * Christian Lembach – vocals, guitar * Casey Maxwell – bass * Douglas Jennings Barrett – drums ;Former members * Jake Schultz – bass (former bassist for Norma Jean) * Steven Higginbottom – bass * Joel Willis – drums * Donnie Adkinson – drums * Travis Owen – drums

Discography

; Studio albums * '' Gold.'' (2016) ;EPs * ''Ruiner'' (2011) * '' Clean'' (2013) ;Singles * ''Split'' (2014, split single with Rabbits)

References

External links

* Musical groups established in 2010 American noise rock music groups American sludge metal musical groups Rock music groups from Georgia (U.S. state) Musical groups from Atlanta American musical trios Heavy metal musical groups from Georgia (U.S. state) 2010 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state) {{US-rock-band-stub