Unearth

Unearth is a metalcore band from Winthrop, Massachusetts, formed in 1998. Their lineup includes Trevor Phipps on vocals, Buz McGrath and Ken Susi on guitar, John Maggard on bass, and Nick Pierce on drums. The band is also associated with Chris Rybicki, Mike Rudberg, Andrew Abramowitz, Mike Justian, Derek Kerswill and Iano Dovi.

Style and sound

Unearth plays melodic death metal, melodic metalcore, metal and metalcore. Their music combines American and European metal with hardcore influence, with an emphasis on riffs, lyrics and breakdowns. Their work is often described in terms of intensity, aggression and a strong live reputation.

Career

Since forming in 1998, Unearth builds a long touring history and plays international shows and major metal tours. They appear on bills with acts including Terror, The Black Dahlia Murder, Remembering Never, Atreyu, Slipknot, Killswitch Engage, Parkway Drive, Despised Icon, Architects, Protest the Hero, Whitechapel, Carnifex, Lamb of God, Dimmu Borgir and Five Finger Death Punch. They also take part in Sounds of the Underground, Ozzfest and The Headbanger's Ball tour.

Albums and notable releases

The band releases The Oncoming Storm in 2004, followed by III: In the Eyes of Fire, which is produced by Terry Date. Their fourth album, The March, comes out in 2008 and includes a re-recorded version of “The Chosen,” a song they previously contribute to Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters Colon the Soundtrack. By early 2009, The March has sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide. Their 2011 album Darkness in the Light features drumming by Justin Foley, and Nick Pierce tours with the band in 2011 before becoming the official drummer in early 2012.