Dying Fetus is an American death metal band from Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Formed in 1991, the group is known for their outspoken political views, and for being one of the few death metal bands who follow a political nature. Earlier lyrics showcased the common death metal trait of explicit violence as its main theme. Constant line-up changes throughout the years have left John Gallagher the only remaining original member. The band's sound is characterized by blast beats, complex riffing and heavy metal slams.
Dying Fetus was founded during late 1991 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, by John Gallagher (guitar, vocals) and Jason Netherton (bass, vocals). The band began in earnest when the pair 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 thrust John Gallagher back into the role of guitarist and vocalist.
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 Casey Buckler. However by 1997, Erik Sayenga had left the band, and after a short Texas tour in May 1997, drummer Kevin Talley joined full-time in the summer of 1997. 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.
Dying Fetus was founded during late 1991 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, by John Gallagher (guitar, vocals) and Jason Netherton (bass, vocals). The band began in earnest when the pair 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 thrust John Gallagher back into the role of guitarist and vocalist.
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 Casey Buckler. However by 1997, Erik Sayenga had left the band, and after a short Texas tour in May 1997, drummer Kevin Talley joined full-time in the summer of 1997. 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.
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.
Once more returning to Steve Carr's Hit and Run Studios in Maryland (where each previous Dying Fetus album was recorded), Dying Fetus recorded in the spring of 2000 their Relapse debut, Destroy the Opposition. This album featured even stronger political themes, and songwriting that was to highly influence the "deathcore" scene in subsequent years. The album was included in Decibel's Top 100 Albums of the decade list for the 2000s (Decibel Magazine Special Edition, December 2009).
Members
Current members
John Gallagher - vocals, guitar (1991 - present), Drums (1991-1993)
Sean Beasley - vocals, bass (2001 - present)
Trey Williams - drums (2007 - present)
Former members
Jason Netherton - bass/vocals (1991-00) (original member)
Nick Speleos - guitar/vocals (1991-1993) (original member)
Rob Belton - drums (1993-1996)
Brian Latta - guitar (1994-1998)
Casey Buckler - drums (1995-1996)
Eric Sayenga - drums (1996-1997, 2001-2005)
Kevin Talley - drums (1997-2001)
John "Sparky" Voyles - guitar (1999-2001)
Vince Matthews - vocals (2001-2005)
Duane Timlin - drums (2006-2007)
Mike Kimball- guitar (2003-2007)
John Gallagher - vocals, guitar (1991 - present), Drums (1991-1993)
Sean Beasley - vocals, bass (2001 - present)
Trey Williams - drums (2007 - present)
Former members
Jason Netherton - bass/vocals (1991-00) (original member)
Nick Speleos - guitar/vocals (1991-1993) (original member)
Rob Belton - drums (1993-1996)
Brian Latta - guitar (1994-1998)
Casey Buckler - drums (1995-1996)
Eric Sayenga - drums (1996-1997, 2001-2005)
Kevin Talley - drums (1997-2001)
John "Sparky" Voyles - guitar (1999-2001)
Vince Matthews - vocals (2001-2005)
Duane Timlin - drums (2006-2007)
Mike Kimball- guitar (2003-2007)
Discography
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
Descend into Depravity (2009) Relapse Records
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