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| Skeletonwitch | |
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| Band Info | |
| Origin | Athens, Ohio. |
| Years-Active | 2003-Present |
| Genre(s) | Black metal, Thrash metal |
| Label(s) | Prosthetic Records, Shredded Records |
Skeletonwitch is a Thrash/Black Metal band formed in 2003 on Athens, Ohio. The band currently consists of drummer Dustin Boltjes, vocalist Chance Garnette, bassist Evan Linger, and guitarists Nate Garnette and Scott Hedrick. They are signed to Prosthetic Records.
Biography[]
Skeletonwitch was formed in 2003 in Athens, Ohio when guitarist Hedrick heard the demo tracks from Nate Garnette's former band, Serkesoron, while they were both college students at Ohio University. Skeletonwitch released their first album, At One with the Shadows, on August 11, 2004 with Shredded Records. After forming the band, they sought a vocalist, whom they ultimately found in Nate's older brother, Chance Garnette. These three have been the only constant members, having gone through three drummers; Jimi Shestina, Tony Laureano, Derrick "Mullet Chad" Nau; and replacing Eric Harris with Evan Linger.
After being signed to Prosthetic, Skeletonwitch released Beyond the Permafrost on October 2, 2007. In 2008, Skeletonwitch was featured as one of four opening acts for Danzig's Blackest of the Black tour.
On October 13, 2009, Skeletonwitch released their third studio album, Breathing the Fire, which debuted at No. 151 on the Billboard 200 charts. Skeletonwitch's song "Soul Thrashing Black Sorcery" was featured on the soundtrack of the video game Brütal Legend. The song "Crushed Beyond Dust" became featured on the Rock Band network on February 28, 2010. Skeletonwitch was featured on all of the dates of Ozzfest 2010.
Skeletonwitch was featured on an Adult Swim video for their song "Bringers of Death" in 2010. "Bringers of Death" also appears on the Adult Swim heavy metal compilation titled Metal Swim.
In March 2011, Skeletonwitch parted ways with drummer Derrick "Mullet Chad" Nau and temporarily replaced him with Tony Laureano. Skeletonwitch's fourth studio album, Forever Abomination, was released on October 7, 2011. It is the first album to feature Dustin Boltjes on drums, replacing Derrick Nau.
Discography[]
Studio Albums[]
- At one With the Shadow (2004)
- Beyond the Permafrost (2007)
- Breathing the Fire (2009)
- Forever Abomination (2011)
- Serpents Unleashed (2013)
Extended Plays[]
- Worship the Witch (2006)
- Onward to Battle/The Infernal Resurrection
Demos[]
- Demo (2005)
Live Albums[]
- Live at the Union Friday the 13th (2004)
Other []
- Metal Swim (2010)
Members[]
Current Lineup[]
- Chance Garnette – lead vocals (2003–present)
- Nate "N8 Feet Under" Garnette – guitars (2003–present)
- Scott "Scunty D." Hedrick – guitars (2003–present)
- Evan "Loosh" Linger – bass (2008–present)
- Dustin Boltjes - drums (2011–present)
Former []
- Eric Harris – bass (2003–2008)
- Tony Laureano – drums (2011)
- Derrick "Mullet Chad" Nau – drums (2003–2011)
- Jimi Shestina – bass
- Robb St. Lawrence - drums (summer 2004)