- Dirge Within
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Dirge Within Origin Chicago, IL, USA Genres Thrash metal, metalcore, groove metal Years active 2007 - Present Labels E1 Entertainment Associated acts Soil Members Jerms Genske
Shaun Glass
Matt Szlachta
Frankie Harchut
James PezanoskiPast members Brian Paz
Jimmy KnightDirge Within is a heavy metal band from Chicago, Illinois which formed in 2007.
Contents
History
Formation
Dirge Within formed in January 2007, originally calling themselves Dirge, composed of former guitarist of the bands Broken Hope and SOiL, Shaun Glass, having just departed the latter band at the time of formation, Jimmy Knight, and Jeremy "Jerms" Genske. In March 2007, after the band recorded a three song demo which included the songs “Forever the Martyr”, “Complacency Strain”, and “Ties that Bind”, they recorded the demo at Mercenary Studios in Zion, Illinois. The demo was mixed and mastered by James Murphy of Testament and Death. The band then asked bassist Paz (March 2007) and guitarist Matt Szlachta (July 2007) to join.
Early Touring and Success
The first show that Dirge Within played was in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at The Rave in July 2007. In November 2007, the band became sponsored by ESP Guitars, Line 6, EMG Electronics, DunlopJagermeister music. The several sponsorships signified a bright future and early positive recognition for the band.
In the beginning of 2008, Dirge Within recorded another song entitled “The Last Goodbye” with engineer Chris Wisco in Racine, Wisconsin. James Murphy mixed and mastered the song at Safehouse Productions. In April 2008, the band got their first manager Justin Arcangel of 5b Management. They also Joined bookings with The Agency Group Worldwide.
On July 28, 2008 the band released a demo version of the song “Confession”. The song was co produced by Edsel Dope of the band Dope, with James Murphy mixing and mastering.
Force Fed Lies (2009-onwards)
In May 2009, Dirge Within signed with E1 Entertainment, formerly known as Koch Records.
On July 26, 2009 Dirge Within was the Jagermeister band at the Chicago date for the Rockstar Mayhem Festival. They shared the stage with God Forbid, All That Remains, and Trivium.
On September 1 of 2009, the band released their first full-length album entitled Force Fed Lies. The album was recorded at Belle City Sound with Chris "Wisco" Djuricic. All vocals were recorded at the Dope Factory and produced by Edsel Dope. The album was produced by Edsel Dope. Chris Djuricic also helped co-produce the album. The album was mixed at Not In Pill Studios in Wales.
Dirge Within has toured with bands such as Trivium, DevilDriver, Whitechapel, Chimaira, Static-X, Bury Your Dead, and Darkest Hour. In support of their album, the band is currently touring with Fear Factory from March 22-May 15, 2010 and will tour with GWAR from June 1–26, 2010. Dirge Within also opened for Korn on the Minneapolis stop of their Ballroom Blitz tour on May 17, 2010. October 2010 the band will be part of Greenbay,Wi Savage Fest as well as special show with Five Finger Death Punch in Milwaukee,Wi at The Rave.
Band members
- Jerms Genske- lead vocals (2007–present)
- Shaun Glass- guitar (2007–present)
- Frankie Harchut- drums (2010–present)
Discography
Studio albums
Year Album Label 2009 Force Fed Lies E1Entertainment Extended Plays
Year Album Label 2011 Absolution Big Time Records Music videos
- ”Forever the Martyr”
- ”Confession"
References
- http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/DIRGE-WITHIN/73184079670?ref=ts
- http://www.myspace.com/dirgewithin
- http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_juzc4P7ovmg/Sne-MvmckDI/AAAAAAAAEy0/7FAUyo43nUU/s400/Dirge+Within.jpg
- http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=134882
External links
Categories:- Musical groups established in 2007
- Musical groups from Chicago, Illinois
- Heavy metal musical groups from Illinois
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