Woe of Tyrants is an American

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band from

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, which formed in 2004.

History

Woe of Tyrants released their critically acclaimed debut album, ''

Behold the Lion Woe of Tyrants is an American death metal band from Chillicothe, Ohio, which formed in 2004. History Woe of Tyrants released their critically acclaimed debut album, ''Behold the Lion'', through Tribunal Records in June 2007, and they were soon ...

'', through Tribunal Records in June 2007, and they were soon in talks with several major players in the independent label market. In October 2007, Woe of Tyrants signed a multi-album deal with

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and immediately began work on what would be their first worldwide release, '' Kingdom of Might'', released in January 2009 and produced by

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. In 2009, Woe of Tyrants toured with many bands, including

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, and more. They played the main stage at the

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in April, along with the Rock & Shock Festival in October, both at The Palladium in Worcester, MA. In December 2009, the band headed into The Basement Studios in Winston-Salem, NC with producer Jamie King (

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, The Human Abstract) to record their follow up to ''Kingdom of Might'', slated for a spring 2010 release through Metal Blade. The release of their third album coincided with the band’s participation in

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’s 25th Anniversary Tour, dubbed "Killfest 2010", also featuring Vader,

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, and

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. Their third studio album, entitled ''

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'', was released on April 13, 2010 on Metal Blade. The album was produced by Jamie King. As of July 8, 2016, the band has begun writing their fourth album

Discography

*''Behold the Lion'' (2007) Tribunal Records *'' Kingdom of Might'' (2009) Metal Blade Records *''

'' (2010) Metal Blade Records

Current members

* Chris Catanzaro - singing, vocals * Tate Matthews - bass * Matt Kincaid -

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* Sebastian Gies -

* Johnny Roberts -

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Former members

* Adam Kohler - bass * Chris Burns - guitar * Fred Russell - guitar * Joey Rider - guitar * Dustin Grooms - drums * Adam Routte - guitar * Shaun Gunter - bass

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Woe Of Tyrants American death metal musical groups Musical quintets Heavy metal musical groups from Ohio Musical groups established in 2004 Metal Blade Records artists