Resurrection (band)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Resurrection


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Origin = Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Genre = Death metal
Years_active = 1990–1996, 2004–present
Label = Massacre
Nuclear Blast
Associated_acts = Divine Empire
Manntis
Diabolic
Malevolent Creation
Solstice
Demolition Hammer
Disincarnate
Adrift
URL = [http://www.resurrectionmetal.com/ Resurrectionmetal.com]
Current_members = John Astl
Paul DeGolyer
Kevin Astl
Jerry Mortellaro
Scott Patrick
Past_members = Steve Pate
Charles Haines
David Scott
Brett Macadam
Mark Good

"Resurrection" is a death metal band from Tampa, Florida.

Biography

Formation and early years (1990–1992)

Resurrection was formed in April 1990 by guitarist John Astl, and other founding members; guitarist Charles Haines, bassist David Scott, and drummer Steve Pate. They were displeased with their previous bands. Through mutual contact they decided to put together a new band and Resurrection was formed. At the time there was no vocalist and one was needed to fit the band well and Paul DeGolyer was chosen for their new vocalist.

Resurrection began writing and touring regionally. In October 1991, Resurrection entered Morrisound Studios in Tampa to record a demo disc. The demo was engineered by Scott Burns, and the end result had four songs of death metal. Not being content to just sell a few copies here and there and at gigs, the band set out to target all of the magazines, fanzines, and radio stations in the metal community worldwide in an attempt to build a large enough following to attract record label interest and to ultimately be offered a recording contract. The band not only gained quite a large international followingFact|date=November 2007, but record label interest as well.

Drummer Steve Pate was replaced by Brett Macadam. Brett came out of the band that eventually became James Murphy's dis-incarnate. Brett is pictured on the back of the "Embalmed Existence" album. Label interest was coming in from many of the larger independent metal labels and many were requesting another recording of new songs. Resurrection decided to again enter Morrisound Studios with Scott Burns engineering and cut a new two-song sampler for the interested labels to secure a deal. Nuclear Blast (Germany) records based in Germany offered the band a five-album deal and wanted to use the new (not marketed) two song demo for the "Death Is Just the Beginning II" compilation album and video compilation.

The band continued to write, and toured their home state of Florida with Roadrunner recording artist Exhorder as well as a few select shows with Obituary, Malevolent Creation, Demolition Hammer, Atheist, Genitorturers, and others. Resurrection was featured on a collectors edition 4-way split 7" record pressed on blue vinyl released in the summer of 1992.

"Embalmed Existence" (1993)

Resurrection scheduled studio time again at Morrisound Studios with Scott Burns engineering for November, 1992 to record their debut album for Nuclear Blast.

Problems surfaced again, the band had to release drummer Brett Macadam (pictured on the back of Embalmed) and only had two months before entering the studio. Resurrection knew that they did not have enough time to audition and rehearse with a new drummer with the limited time frame before recording. Instead, Resurrection contacted friend Alex Marquez (Malevolent Creation/Solstice) and asked him if he would play and record the album. Alex agreed and came to Tampa immediately to start rehearsing for the recording.

"Embalmed Existence" was the title of Resurrection's debut album and it was released worldwide in April 1993. The album was very well received by fans and press alike. The album was on the billboard charts in Germany, Sweden, France and Switzerland. Resurrection also made the cover of many European magazines and had substantial air-play on all metal radio shows. The band did countless interviews and live radio feeds. Nuclear Blast released a CD titled: "5 Years of Nuclear Blast" which featured the song "Embalmed Existence", the title track of their full-length disc. "Embalmed Existence" is now considered a "must have" for any death metal listeners.

Touring (1993-1994)

In the time between recording the record and its release, three European tours were canceled for various reasons. Many drummers were auditioned and Bassist Dave Scott had to leave the band. Mark Good, bassist from the freshly broken-up band Epitah was asked to permanently join Resurrection. John's brother, Kevin Astl also formerly of the same local band Epitaph, (which also included Tony Teegarden of Cynic) was asked to go on a 65 date tour of Europe with the band but eventually left to pursue other interests.

Resurrection finally decided on full-time drummer Kevin Sedore formerly of the band, Demigore out of West Palm Beach, Florida. Kevin moved to Tampa and began writing and rehearsing with the band as well as making North American tour dates.

Resurrection toured in support of "Embalmed Existence" worldwide.

The band decided to focus on writing new material for the follow-up to "Embalmed Existence". In the meantime, Nuclear Blast released another album featuring Resurrection entitled, "Nuclear Blast 100", featuring the song "Torture Chamber".

Resurrection was ready to schedule studio time in early 1994. By this time, the band, Nuclear Blast and the international metal community was ready for something new.Fact|date=November 2007

The band was facing internal issues between the members that was complicating things, musically and emotionally. The band also had problems with tour support, declining recording budgets as well as unrealistic deadlines. The band members were starting to get tired of constant commitments, but entered Morrisound studios again. This time around, Jim Morris was at the console and the band recorded a two-song disc that was not marketed or released.

Upon mutual agreement, Resurrection parted ways with Nuclear Blast. Resurrection continued to tour regionally while searching for a new label.

Hiatus and reformation (1994–2006)

In 1994 and 1995, the members of Resurrection began drifting apart and began working on various different projects. During this time the "Forever Embalmed" album was organized, but never released. The "Forever Embalmed" album featured both demo recordings prior to "Embalmed Existence", as well as four original line-up live tracks and storyteller out-takes from the "Embalmed" recording sessions. Also on this disc was the two-song demo recorded after Embalmed.

Over time, Resurrection slowly faded away. The members involved themselves in new projects and Resurrection eventually vanished. In the year 1996, the band was nearly defunct.

In 2004, founding member John Astl began discussions with the former members of Resurrection about a plan to reform. Vocalist Paul DeGolyer answered to the call. Drummer, Kevin Astl (now also of the band Adrift featuring former Cannibal Corpse and Deicide guitarist Jack Owen) was also interested. Founding member and guitarist Charles Haines was now living in North Carolina and could not participate. Visit Charles's new project Ruscha at [http://www.myspace.com/ruscha] .

In 2005, Resurrection officially returned to continue where they left off.

New album and present (2006–present)

Resurrection has released another full-length release via new record label Massacre Records. The band toured Europe during the falland re-released "Embalmed Existence" towards the end of the year that will included tons of bonus material and a 90-minute DVD as well as the original cover art by Dan Seagrave. Resurrection completed a four-song EP entitled "Ritual Slaughter" in 2007 that is for sale as a limited edition run through their website on www.resurrectionmetal.com and also their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/resurrectionfl. Their second album "Mistaken for Dead" was released on June 27, 2008. A full-blown European tour and festival appearances will co-inside with the albums release in the fall.

Discography

* "Demo 91'" (1991) – Demo
* "Demo 92'" (1992) – Demo
* "Death is Just the Beginning II" (1992) – Compilation
* "4 Way Promo Split" (1992) – Blue Vinyl
* "5 Years of Nuclear Blast" (1993) – Compilation
* "Embalmed Existence" (1993) – CD
* "Embalmed Existence Re-Release" (2006) – CD
* "Forever Embalmed" (unreleased) – CD
* "Ritual Slaughter" (2007) – EP
* "Mistaken for Dead" (2008) – CD

Band members

Current members

* John Astl – guitar
* Paul DeGolyer – vocals
* Gus Rios – drums
* Jerry Mortellaro – guitar
* Scott Patrick – bass guitar

Former members

* Kevin Astl – drums
* Steve Pate – drums
* Charles Haines – guitar
* David Scott – bass
* Brett Macadam – drums
* Mark Good – bass

External links

* [http://www.resurrectionmetal.com/ Resurrection official website]
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* [http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=36575715 Guitarist John Astl] @ MySpace
* [http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=4378798 Drummer Kevin Astl] @ MySpace