Artist description Boston Based death metal drenched with elements of groove, thrash and grind

Music Style Brutal Death Metal

Similar Artists Malevolent Creation, Dying Fetus, Lord Worm, Hate Plow, Skinless, Incantation

Artist History Formaly known as Dismalbio, BANE OF EXISTENCE formed in the tail end of 1999 by drummer, Mike Butkewicz, and guitarist, Jim Ash. The two began looking for people who shared the same vision and uncompromising brutal musical tastes. After trying out several people, they finally found the bassist they had been looking for, former DISRUPT drummer and GRIEF bassist Randy Odierno. Randy's powerful distorted bass not only lays down a solid rhythm but also adds that extra element needed to destroy and pummel the masses! They clicked. A connection was made and soon enough the three began writing music together to build a song base.Next the search began for the vocalist to complete this devastatingly heavy slice of Armageddon then known as DISMALBIO. After putting out vocalist wanted flyers at every possible metal show, an email came in from one Doug Rinaldi. Doug admitted to never having done lead vocals for a band before but wanted to give it a shot. So a tape was mailed to him and he began writing lyrics to the first song he heard. Eventually he emailed the band the lyrics for a song he titled "Denounced." The band was completely blown away by what they had read. But could he sing? They gave Doug a call and the vocalist try-outs were underway. Not knowing really what to expect from him, being that he hadn't been in a band before, the rest of the band was ready for anything. Luckily enough Doug had pulled through. Jim, Mike and Randy were instantly pleased with his sound and style. A few days later an email was sent which asked him if he'd like to join up with the band! Graciously, he accepted and began writing lyrics for the other songs in the band's arsenal. BANE OF EXISTENCE is a 4-piece band based in Rockland on the South Shore of Massachusetts. Combining the musical styles of such bands as MALEVOLENT CREATION, DYING FETUS, SKINLESS, INCANTATION, VITAL REMAINS and IMMOLATION, B.O.E. is currently perfecting their existing songs of pure hatred as well as putting together new material. BANE OF EXISTENCE is Boston-based brutality at its sickest.

Group Members Jim-guitar Mike-drums Doug-throat Brandon-bass

Albums Humanity's Splintered Salvation ~coming soon~ | Bane of Existence Demo 2K1

Press Reviews B.O.E. manages to meld together elements of death, black, thrash and grind to create a brutal sound which is not suitable for expecting mothers or those with back or heart problems - Not Common

Location Boston, MA - USA

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