Defeated Sanity
Defeated Sanity
Inferi, Organectomy, Excrescence
Defeated Sanity
Defeated Sanity is a pioneering force in brutal death metal. Comprised of founding drummer Lille Gruber, bassist Jacob Schmidt, vocalist Josh Welshman, and guitarist Vaughn Stoffey, the band’s music is marked by complex riffs and brutal intensity that push the boundaries of the genre while preserving its raw core. Over the years, Defeated Sanity has continually redefined their sound, balancing technicality with brutal slams in albums like "Psalms of the Moribund", "Chapters of Repugnance", and "The Sanguinary Impetus". Their much-anticipated new album, "Chronicles of Lunacy", returns to their brutal roots while maintaining the technical complexity fans expect. Fusing old-school brutal death metal with jazzy chaos and classical precision, the band takes a more direct approach on this album. "Chronicles of Lunacy" delivers a brutal yet intricate tribute to the band’s earlier work, resonating with both longtime fans and newcomers.
INFERI
Inferi is an American melodic death metal band forged from the bowels of Nashville, Tennessee. The band formed in 2006 and strived to merge the classic melodic metal sound with a taste of crushing technicality.
Hailing from Christchurch City, New Zealand, 'Organectomy' have been at the forefront of New Zealand's Slam and Death Metal scenes since first hitting the stage back in 2010.
Organectomy's unique brand of 'Slamming Death Metal' incorporates aspects of Old School Death Metal, Melodic Death Metal, Brutal Death Metal, Atmospheric Death Metal, Technical Death Metal, and Slam into a twisted amalgamation of pure, sickening brutality.
With a couple of demos, an EP, and shows all over New Zealand under their belt, the band released their debut full length album, Domain of the Wretched, on December 17th, 2017. The album was re-released with Unique Leader Records at the beginning of 2018.
Following this release, Organectomy quickly saw an overwhelmingly large amount of positive feedback and reviews globally. Soon after, the band signed to American Extreme Metal label, Unique Leader Records.
Having gained a lot of traction online and within the local New Zealand metal scene, Organectomy found themselves being given the opportunity to support larger local and international metal acts, such as:
Fleshgod Apocalypse, Cattle Decapitation,
Archspire, Aborted, Rivers of Nihil,
Beyond Creation, Vulvodynia, and Depths.
Organectomy released their sophomore album, Existential Disconnect, in June 2019 through Unique Leader Records, with the addition of Matthew Bolch and Levi Sheehan as new band members.
Soon after this release, Organectomy embarked on a 28-day North American tour with several other international and US-based bands. This tour took the band to many new markets, including New York, Toronto, Atlanta, San Diego, Chicago, among many others.
Following their North American tour, Organectomy have partaken in several festivals and multiple hometown live shows. During the start of 2021, Organectomy began work on their 3rd album. With new members and fresh ideas, they hoped to bring about a new era for the band.
Organectomy released their third album, Nail Below Nail, on July 8th, 2022 through Unique Leader Records. To support the album’s release, the band is embarking on multiple tours globally, including a headlining album release tour of New Zealand and an ambitious EU tour packed with festival appearances.
Originating from Tacoma, Excrescence has been making waves in the heavy music scene since their formation in 2020. The band has quickly established itself with a sound that blends raw energy and intricate composition, which is vividly showcased in their discography. Notable for their intense performances and immersive storytelling, Excrescence has graced several local venues, gaining a loyal following along the way.
In 2023, they released 'Inescapable Anatomical Deterioration', an album that solidified their reputation for pushing sonic boundaries. Anticipation is building for their latest project, 'Sheol', set to drop in 2025, promising to further explore the depths of human experience through their unique lens. With a steadfast commitment to their craft, Excrescence continues to captivate audiences and draw new fans into their world.