Embodyment are a Christian metal band from Arlington, Texas (USA) which formed in 1993 and were first known by the name "Supplication". They commenced as a death metal band and released 3 demos under this style, which later appeared altogether on a full-length release entitled [1993-1996], distributed by Solid State Records. Christian metal or White metal is a form of heavy metal music with explicitly Christian lyrics and themes. ...

Their debut album, "Embrace the Eternal", showed a change in style as Embodyment moved from death metal to mid-paced grindcore. "Embrace the Eternal" also featured re-makes of the songs "Golgotha" and "Religious Infamy", which were originally from their demos.

Later, due to several members leaving the band, Embodyment welcomed Sean Corbray on the album, "The Narrow Scope of Things", as permanent vocalist. This album was the band's first step away from any of the heavier metal subgenres. Instead, their sound on the album was adjusted to alternative metal with hard rock influences and was the first album to feature actual singing and some yelled vocal parts rather than any form of death vocals.

Embodyment's sound basically remained the same with the exception of a few minor tweaks and line-up changes until their last album, "Songs for the Living", which was also the only album released under XS Records. It was on this album that Embodyment chose a different style of music altogether as alternative/indie rock is definitely evident.

Embodyment later disbanded in early 2004 to the dissapointment of loyal fans.

They have worked with Solid State Records and XSRecords. Note: this article is about the Christian rock record label. ...

Discography

• Embrace the Eternal (1998, Solid State)
• [1993-1996] (1999, Independent)
• The Narrow Scope of Things (2000, Solid State)
• Hold Your Breath (2001, Solid State)
• Songs for the Living (2002, XS Records)

Demos

• Persistent Sin (tape under the band name "SUPPLICATION") - 1993
• Corrosion Of The Flesh - 1994
• Embodyment (3 song demo) - 1996

External links and sources

• Tru Alternativ
• Texoma.net