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Aletheian

 
Artist: Aletheian
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Group Members:

Alex Kenis

Similar Artists:

Theory in Practice, Gorod, Sceptic, Capharnaum

Influenced By:

Cynic, Death, Atheist

Formal Connection With:

Becoming the Archetype
  • Formed: 2003
  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "Dying Vine

Biography

Proving that Pennsylvania Christian rockers can slay with as much brutality as the typical demon-worshiping Norwegian death metal group, Aletheian blend blistering prog chops, dual-guitar harmonies, and gutteral howls to make a savage albeit melodic brand of metal. Originally formed in 1997 under the name Crutch, they released a few albums independently and built up a fan base with the release of their third LP, Hope Prevails. With a lineup change in 2003, they changed their name to Aletheian, the Greek word for "truth," and released the full-length concept album Apolutrosis. While the name and faces had changed, the music remained the same, containing messages of positivity within a fierce shell of fiery fury. Not long after, in 2005, they self-produced Dying Vine, and toured successively for three years, promoting the release by playing shows with metal megaliths Biohazard, Buried Alive, and Underoath, among others, in a series of club dates and festivals. In 2008, Ironclad Recordings caught wind and released a remastered version of Dying Vine for the masses. ~ Jason Lymangrover, All Music Guide
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Aletheian
Origin Pennsylvania, United States
Genres Progressive death metal[1]
Melodic death metal
Years active Since 1997
Labels Ironclad Recordings
Hope Prevails Productions
Associated acts Becoming the Archetype
Website Official Homepage
Members
Alex Kenis
Donny Swigart
Joel Thorpe
Joe Walmer
Former members
Travis Turner
Keith Isenberg
Vinnie Aldrege
Bryan Clarkson
Travis Wagner

Aletheian are a progressive / melodic death metal Christian band that was formed in Lebanon, Pennsylvania in 1997 under the name "Crutch". They changed their name to "Aletheian" prior to the 2003 album Apolutrosis. Guitarist Alex Kenis joined Becoming the Archetype in 2007 and recorded the album The Physics of Fire. In the spring of 2007, Aletheian signed to IronClad Recordings, a subsidiary label of Metal Blade Records.

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Biography

Influenced by Death, Cynic, Carcass, Emperor, Extol, Fates Warning, Dream Theater, Meshuggah, and At the Gates[2], the band was originally formed under the name "Crutch" in 1997. They later released their debut entitled ...Hope Prevails independently in 2001. The album was re-released on Burning Records in 2002.

The group became Aletheian (the Greek word for "truth") in 2003 when the band underwent a major line-up change acquiring two new members, and made the decision to take the band to the touring level for the first time.

The style and material of the band did not change with the name, combining elements of technical, progressive, Scandinavian, and melodic death metal. Apolutrosis, a full-length Concept album, pre-release made available independently in 2003. It was re-mixed and re-mastered for full-release in 2004 on Hope Prevails Productions. The same year ...Hope Prevails was partially re-recorded, re-mixed, re-mastered, and re-released with updated artwork and the name Aletheian on Hope Prevails Productions. Dying Vine was Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Studio Insomnia. The album was released in July 2005 by Hope Prevails Productions.

In 2005, the band released Aletheian Live DVD, featuring 2 hours of edited live concert footage, concept music video, behind the scenes recording documentary, and more.

Aletheian has contributed two songs,"Break in the Clouds" and "Exaleipheian," recorded live in Ohio for Spindust Records' DVD compilation video 10/20 Underground Rock Show in 2004.

Aletheian has played festivals such as March Metal Meltdown, MACRoCk, Sick as Sin, Metal Mindrage, Icthus, and Cornerstone Festival as well as with bands such as Cephalic Carnage, Becoming the Archetype, Biohazard, Buried Alive, Antithesis, Withered Earth, Disgorge, Zao, Living Sacrifice, Society's Finest, Tantrum of the Muse, Underoath, among others.[2]

In the spring of 2007, Aletheian signed to IronClad Recordings, a subsidiary label of Metal Blade Records.

On the Becoming The Archetype forum, Alex Kenis of Aletheian rumored that there would be new Aletheian material by the end of the 2008 calendar year, with the desire of releasing a new album late in 2009.[3]

Members

Current

  • Alex Kenis - guitar, keys, clean vocals
  • Joel Thorpe - vocals
  • Joe Walmer - drums

Former

  • Donny Swigart - guitars
  • Travis Turner - drums
  • Keith Isenberg - bass
  • Vinnie Aldrege - vocals
  • Bryan Clarkson - drums
  • Travis Wagner - bass

Discography

Crutch

  • Transitions (1999)
  • Living Sacrifice Tribute (2001) Clenched Fist Records
  • Hope Prevails (2001) Hope Prevails Productions

Aletheian

Album reviews

References

  1. ^ http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hvfexzujldte
  2. ^ a b Aletheian biography. Sonicbids.com
  3. ^ http://thearchetype.proboards43.com/index.cgi?board=talk&action=display&thread=4427&page=6

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