Tombs
OriginBrooklyn, New York, U.S.
GenresExperimental metal, black metal, post-metal
Years active2007–present
LabelsSeason of Mist, Relapse, Level Plane, Blackbox, Metal Blade
MembersMike Hill, Justin Spaeth, Drew Murphy, Todd Sterns
Past membersDan Howard, Carson Daniel James, Justin Ennis, Dominic Seita, Andrew Hernandez II, Fade Kainer, Ben Brand, Evan Void
Websitetombscult.com

Tombs is an American heavy metal band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2007. Thus far, the group has released five full-length records: Winter Hours, Path of Totality, Savage Gold, The Grand Annihilation, and Under Sullen Skies.

History

The group was founded by guitarist/vocalist Mike Hill, bassist Domic Seita, and drummer Justin Ennis in 2007. In 2009, the group released their first full-length album, Winter Hours, through Relapse Records.[1] In 2011, Tombs released their second full-length album, Path of Totality.[2] Path of Totality was met with critical acclaim. A song titled "Ashes" was featured in the Decibel Magazine October 2012 issue as a part of its Flexi Series.[3] On August 29, 2012, a cover of David Bowie's song "Heroes" was made available for streaming on Ghettoblaster.[4] Tracking for their third record, Savage Gold, began on November 11, 2013, with producer Erik Rutan at Mana Recording Studios in Florida.[5] Hammer Fight guitarist Todd Sterns and bassist and lead singer Drew Murphy joined the group in 2019.

Musical style and influences

The band's sound has been described as multiple metal styles which include black metal, post-metal,[6] and experimental metal.[7] Frontman Mike Hill has likened the group's sound to being more black metal inspired.[8] Hill has named bands such as Neurosis, Swans, Joy Division, Darkthrone, Black Flag, Deathspell Omega, Leviathan, and Bauhaus, among others, as being influential to the group's sound.[9]

Band members

Current

  • Mike Hill – guitars, lead vocals, synths (2007–present)
  • Justin Spaeth – drums, synths, guitars (2017–present)
  • Drew Murphy – bass, backing vocals (2018–present)
  • Todd Sterns – guitars (2019–present)

Former

  • Andrew Hernandez – drums (2009–2014)
  • Dan Howard – guitars (2012)
  • Carson Daniel James – bass (2009–2012)
  • Justin Ennis – drums (2007–2009)
  • Domenic Seita – bass (2007–2008)
  • Garett Bussanick – guitars (2013)
  • Ben Brand – bass, backing vocals (2013–2017)
  • Evan Void – guitars, backing vocals (2014–2017)
  • Fade Kainer – synthesizers, backing vocals (2014–2017)
  • Charlie Schmid – drums (2014–2017)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Compilations

Extended plays

  • 2007: Tombs
  • 2008: Tombs/Planks (split EP with Planks)
  • 2016: All Empires Fall
  • 2020: Monarchy of Shadows
  • 2022: Ex Oblivion

References

  1. ↑ James Christopher Monger (2011). "Tombs – Music Biography, Credits and Discography". Allmusic. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
  2. ↑ James Christopher Monger (2011). "Tombs – Music Biography, Credits and Discography". Allmusic. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Here's that new Tombs track "Ashes"". Riot Fest. August 17, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Ghettoblaster Exclusive: Tombs covers David Bowie's Heroes". Ghettoblaster. August 17, 2012. Retrieved September 11, 2012.
  5. ↑ "TOMBS Begin Recording New Album". Bravewords.com. November 11, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
  6. ↑ Kip Wingerschmidt (June 6, 2014). "Tombs Fuse Black & Post Metal To Effective Results On New Album Savage Gold". Metalsucks. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Savage Gold". Metacritic. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Tombs interview". Stealing the Light. April 3, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
  9. ↑ Geoff Summers (March 18, 2009). "Tombs' Mike Hill is a True Lifer". Noisecreep. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
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