Artist description Brutal Death Metal band from El Monte, CA.

Music Style DEATH METAL

Musical Influences Cannibal Corpse, Slayer, Morbid Angel, Death, Emperor, Nile, Entombed, Mayhem, etc...

Similar Artists we sound like us, or maybe like a combination of all of the above, since of course, they are our influences

Artist History UNSANCTIFIED was created by former DESECRATION members Brian Carreon and Mike Caballero in January of 1999. Hans Faber (former BIG FOREST) joined as second guitarist in 1999, allowing for guitar harmonies and dual guitar leads. Completing the original lineup were Rich Garcia on Drums and Dan "Lothar" Ventura on Vocals. In the fall of 1999 the band entered a local death metal "battle of the bands" competition and won first place, having NEVER played any previous shows! Shortly after this competition Rich Garcia left the band and drummer Renee Maxewll joined. October 2000 saw the release of the bands first 4 song CD titled "Empty Veins". This strong first release demonstrates the band's musical abilities and has been well received by fans. Before the "Empty Veins" CD was even released, the song "Empty Veins" made an incredible climb up the death metal charts on MP3.com, reaching positions as high as 42 in a matter of days. This song continues to have a strong presence on MP3.com with more than 4,900 listens since its debut in 2000. Replacing Renee in 2001, Sean Harding (former INTERNAL HATRED) is now the driving force behind the drum kit. Around the same time in 2001 Lothar left the band due to personal reasons. He has been replaced by vocalist Donnie Marhefka (former BURIAL, EVILUTION). In February 2003 Unsanctified parted ways with long time Bassist Mike Caballero as a result of personal differences. He has been replaced by Robert Marks (former DECAY OF SALVATION). Unsanctified signed a recording contract with Quadrivium Music in March 2003. The first full length CD will be on the Quadrivium Label, and will be released in the summer of 2003. Unsanctified has played shows in the following cities: . Unsanctified has played shows at the following venues: . Unsanctified has played with the following bands: . The band is currently completing material for the full length CD scheduled for release in the summer of 2003, and is playing various shows in the Southern California area. Mini-Tours in support of the upcoming CD are in the works. The dual guitar assault of Brian and Hans, the thunderous drumming of Sean, and the devastating vocals of Donnie make UNSANCTIFIED more than just a typical death metal band. For booking, interviews, or further information, please contact Unsanctified: Unsanctified 4778 Pal Mal Ave. El Monte CA 91731 http://www.unsanctified.com unsanctified@unsanctified.com

Group Members Donnie:Vocals, Hans:Guitars, Brian:Guitars, Robert:Bass, Sean:Drums

Albums Empty Veins CD Demo

Location EL MONTE, CA - USA

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