Dying Fetus is an American death metal band, presently noteworthy for their virtuosity, dual mid-range and gurgling vocals, and reality-based pseudo-political lyrics. Earlier lyrics showcased graphically gory themes. Upper Marlboro may refer to: Upper Marlboro, Maryland Greater Upper Marlboro, Maryland This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Official language(s) None (English, de facto) Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Largest metro area Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 42nd  - Total 12,407 sq mi (32,133 km²)  - Width 101 miles (145 km)  - Length 249 miles (400 km)  - % water 21  - Latitude 37° 53′ N to 39° 43′ N... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about the musical genre. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... In the music industry, a record label can be a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Misery Index is a deathgrind band formed in 2001 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, by Jason Netherton (bass, vocals), Mike Harrison (guitar, vocals) and Kevin Talley (drums). ... Daath may refer to: Daath - an aspect of the modern Kabbalah belief system. ... Divine Empire is a death metal/thrash metal band from Boca Raton, Florida. ... This article is about the musical genre. ...

The band formed in late 1991 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, a suburb of Washington DC, United States, by John Gallagher (guitar, vocals) and Jason Netherton (bass, vocals).^[1] Constant line-up changes throughout the years have left Gallagher the only remaining original member. The band's sound is characterized by blast beats, complex riffing and hardcore-inspired breakdowns. The vocals range from very low death growls to more abrasive upper-throat screams. Flag Seal Nickname: DC, The District Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location Location of Washington, D.C., with regard to the surrounding states of Maryland and Virginia. ... Death growl, also known as growled vocals, harsh vocals, death vocals, pig vocals, throating, death grunts, unclean vocals, Cookie Monster vocals[1], or simply growling, is a vocalization style usually employed by vocalists of the death metal music genre, but also used in a variety of other heavy metal subgenres. ...

(1992–1996) Beginnings

The band began in earnest when the pair of Gallagher and Netherton met up with guitarist/vocalist Nick Speleos in 1992. During a year of practicing it was decided that Gallagher would fill in on drums until a proper drummer was found. The writing of this period resulted in the 1993 demo Bathe In Entrails In late 1993, the band found drummer Rob Belton, as well as guitarist Brian Latta, who replaced the departed Nick Speleos, which also thrusted John Gallagher back into the role of guitarist and vocalist. Together the new four-piece lineup recorded the Infatuation with Malevolence demo in early 1994, later released together with the first demo in 1995 as a compilation on California Indie label Wild Rags Records. Songs included all tracks from both demos as one CD. This CD is a reissue of Dying Fetus early demo material. ...

In 1996, the band released their first album, Purification through Violence, on short lived Illinois label Pulverizer Records. The album marked a further refinement of the band's developing sound of death metal riffing, combined with hardcore inspired breakdowns/mosh riffs, over seven original songs, and one Napalm Death cover, "Scum". Drummer Rob Belton departed the band after this recording, and the band was joined briefly in 1995 for a year by drummer Casey Buckler, with whom they performed live, yet never recorded with. Purification Through Violence is the first proper album after infatuation with malevolence (a collection of early demos) by Metal band Dying Fetus, released in 1996. ... This article is about the musical genre. ... A riff is an ostinato figure: a repeated chord progression or melodic figure, often played by the rhythm section instruments, that forms the basis or accompaniment of a rock music or jazz composition. ... Napalm Death are a grindcore/death metal band from Birmingham, England. ...

(1996–2000) Rise to Underground Prominence

With no promotion and no label, Dying Fetus toured off and on, sporadically, for 4 years straight starting in summer 1996 with their first full US tour alongside Kataklysm and Monstrosity, with the first appearance of future drummer Erik Sayenga as drummer replacing the departed Casey Buckler. However by 1997, Erik Sayenga had left the band, and after a short Texas tour in May of 1997, drummer Kevin Talley was found after opening for Dying Fetus in his local San Antonio outfit 'Deity.' Shortly after sighting Kevin, the band approached him to join the band and later in the summer of 1997 Kevin Talley moved to Maryland and fully joined Dying Fetus. At this point, the band had caught the attention of German indie label Morbid Records, who signed them early in 1998 for a one-album deal. Almost immediately afterwards, the band released their 2nd album, Killing on Adrenaline. Songs included “Procreate the Malformed,” ”Intentional Manslaughter,” and the deceptively titled joke song “Kill Your Mother/Rape Your Dog”, which they made a music video for in a junkyard when they were broken down on the side of a road. The phrase "I am now going to kill yo moma and rape yo doggy." came to be introduced into pop culture. Kataklysm is a Canadian death metal band. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Killing on Adrenaline is an album by Maryland death metal band Dying Fetus. ...

Morbid Records supplied the band with promotion in the death metal underground, and the band subsequently rose to slightly higher prominence, yet the band's live performances still gained them the most attention. However, guitarist Brian Latta left the band in late 1998, ushering in new guitarist “Sparky” Voyles, and in 1999 the band embarked on their first headlining tour of the US, over three weeks dubbed the "Underground Terrorism" tour. The tour was followed shortly thereafter by the Grotesque Impalement EP, which the band released on their Blunt Force Records label imprint.

(2000–2003) Relapse Records, New Lineups

By 2000, Dying Fetus caught the attention of another underground metal label, the indie company Relapse Records, who subsequently signed the band. To date, all Dying Fetus albums have been on Relapse Records. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Once more returning to Steve Carr's Maryland Hit and Run Studios (where every Dying Fetus album has been recorded), Dying Fetus recorded in the spring of 2000 their Relapse debut, Destroy the Opposition. Unlike earlier Dying Fetus albums, this one features even stronger political themes, heard on tracks like “Destroy the Opposition,” “Pissing in the Mainstream,” “In Times of War” and “Justifiable Homicide.” The album is widely considered their best, and cited as a death metal classic.^[2] Destroy the Opposition is the third album by Maryland death metal band Dying Fetus. ...

However, following the release of Destroy the Opposition, original member Jason Netherton left the band for personal reasons, thus causing a disruption that also resulted in guitarist Voyles and drummer Talley leaving the band only months after the album's release (they since went on to form the band Misery Index). Determined to carry on, Gallagher held auditions for a new guitarist, bassist and drummer. He ultimately decided on guitarist Mike Kimball, vocalist Vince Matthews, bassist/backup vocalist Sean Beasley, and the returning Eric Seyanga on drums. Misery Index logo See also: Economic Indicator Misery Index Indicator Misery Index is a metal band formed in 2001 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. ...

With the new lineup, the band released their 4th album, Stop at Nothing, in 2003, another album featuring Carr’s production and strong political themes. Songs included “Institutions of Deceit”, “Schematics” and “Onslaught of Malice”. A promotional video was shot for the track “One Shot, One Kill”. Stop at Nothing is the fourth album by Maryland death metal band Dying Fetus. ...

(2003–Present) 5 members, Return to Form

Dying Fetus toured extensively for Stop at Nothing, and with the help of satellite radio and digital/internet media, the band reached an even wider audience, achieving airplay for the music video for "One Shot, One Kill" on Headbanger's Ball. Another tool that led to exposure of the band was more mainstream metal attention of Relapse Records (with acts such as Mastodon gaining popularity), as well as a full North American tour with GWAR in 2005. However, the Stop at Nothing lineup dissolved slightly in the years that followed as drummer Erik Sayenga parted yet again, and vocalist Vince Matthews went on to form Criminal Element. However, Dying Fetus came back yet again, as bassist Beasely took over vocal duties, and new drummer Duane Timlin (ex-Divine Empire/Broken Hope) joined the ranks in 2006. Mastodon is a Grammy-nominated[1] band from Atlanta, Georgia. ... GWAR is a satirical thrash metal and shock rock band formed in 1985. ...

The most recent album, War of Attrition was released in March of 2007, and it has been received warmly by the band’s original fanbase as a return to form. However, it is also perhaps the band's most politically-charged album yet: themes include attacking reality TV, the war on terrorism, racial ignorance, and the flaws in the criminal justice system. Songs include “Homicidal Retribution,” “Raping the System” and “Parasites of Catastrophe.” Dying Fetus’ first music video was made for “Homicidal Retribution”, which has found moderate airing on YouTube, another tool helping to spread their sound. War of Attrition is the fifth album by Dying Fetus. ...

Yet another lineup change occurred on the Dying Fetus front in July 2007: drummer Duane Timlin was fired due to incompatibilities. The newest drummer for the band is Trey Williams.^[3] Mike Kimball has also left the band.

Current members (As of March 9, 2008)

John Gallagher: guitars/vocals

John Gallagher is the singer/guitarist for Maryland death metal band Dying Fetus. He is the only member who has been in the band since Dying Fetus' formation in 1991. His vocals are distinct among other guttural singers due to his use of extremely-low, burp-like growls.

John Gallagher is credited with keeping Dying Fetus alive. When, in 2001, the other members either quit or were fired, it was Gallagher that held auditions and brought in new players. Most recently, he has brought into the band drummer Trey Williams and is looking for a replacement for Mike Kimball who recently resigned from the band. John is rumored to be a multi- millionaire.

Sean Beasley: bass/vocals

He was brought into the band in 2001, and made his first recorded contributions to the band on their 2003 album, Stop At Nothing. Sean Beasley previously played in Garden of Shadows. Garden of Shadows is a novel by V. C. Andrews and was first published in 1987. ...

Trey Williams: drums

Trey Williams was born in Vincenza, Italy, on January 5th, 1979. He lived in Fayetteville, North Carolina, before settling in Maryland. Drumming has been his dream since he was 5 years old, and he learned to play on his own. Prior to joining Dying Fetus, Trey played in Covenance, Severed Head, and Tortured, all based out of the Baltimore, MD area. He was selected to be the new drummer for Dying Fetus shortly after the release of War of Attrition, partly because Duane Timlin, the drummer who played on that album, could no longer tour. This change in personnel should not affect any immediate tour plans.

Former Members

• Nick Speleos - guitars/vocals
• Brian Latta - guitar
• Rob Belton - drums
• Jason Netherton - bass/vocals
• Kevin Talley - drums
• "Sparky" Voyles - guitar
• Eric Sayenga - drums
• Derek Boyer - bass (tour only)
• Vince Matthews - vocals
• Duane Timlin - drums
• Mike Kimball - guitars

Discography

Albums

• Infatuation with Malevolence (1995) Wild Rags Records
• Purification through Violence (1996) Pulverizer Records
• Killing on Adrenaline (1998) Morbid Records
• Destroy the Opposition (2000) Relapse Records
• Stop at Nothing (2003) Relapse Records
• War of Attrition (2007) Relapse Records

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EPs

• Grotesque Impalement (1999) Blunt Force
• Split 7" with Deep Red (2001) Relapse Singles Series

Demos

• Bathe in Entrails demotape (1993)
• Infatuation with Malevolence demotape (1994)

References

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External links

• Official website
• Official Myspace