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The Esoteric

 
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The Esoteric

Group Members:

Marshall Kilpatric, Anthony Diale, Cory White, Steve Cruz, Adam Mitchel, Tony Sittingup, Eric Graves, Andy Fisher

Similar Artists:

Scarlet, Lovehatehero, Nodes of Ranvier, Secret Lives of the Freemasons, Calico System, The Red Chord, Mouth of the Architect, The Acacia Strain, High on Fire

Formal Connection With:

Coalesce, Theta, Reggie and the Full Effect, Today Is the Day
  • Formed: 1996, Lawrence, KS
  • Genres: Rock
  • Representative Albums: "Subverter", "With the Sureness of Sleepwalking

Biography

Not to be confused with the doomy British metal act simply known as Esoteric (nor, for that matter, with the Boston-based underground rapper who performs as half of 7L & Esoteric), the Esoteric are a long-running grindcore act from the sleepy college town of Lawrence, KS. Formed in 1996, the Esoteric made their recorded debut with a 1998 self-titled, self-released demo EP. Signing with the local alt-metal label Arm Records in 1999, the Esoteric quickly released a split single with Derailer, followed by their full-length debut, An Illusion of Sacred Circumstances, later that year and the 2001 EP Plagued by Visions. Two more splits followed, 2001's Live at CBGB's with Luddite Clone and 2002's The Roads Between with Saved by Grace. The 2002 EP A Reason to Breathe and a 2003 split single with Wormwood followed, by which time the Esoteric's previously ever-shifting lineup had settled down to singer and occasional keyboardist Steven Cruz, guitarists Cory White (formerly of thrash metal outfit Coalesce) and Eric Graves, bassist Anthony Diale, and drummer Marshall Kilpatric. Current and past members have also been a part of Theta, Reggie and the Full Effect, and Today Is the Day over the years. A 2004 EP called 1336 on the Blacknoise label served as a home-recorded preview for the band's first major album, as they signed with the established metal label Prosthetic Records; with the exception of their cover of the Misfits' "Death Comes Ripping," all of the EP's songs were re-recorded for 2005's With the Sureness of Sleepwalking. Despite the major setback of the band's communal home and rehearsal space burning to the ground just prior to the album's release, the Esoteric toured heavily in its wake. A follow-up, Subverter, appeared in the fall of 2006. ~ Stewart Mason, All Music Guide
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The Esoteric
Origin Lawrence, Kansas, United States
Genres Mathcore
Metalcore
Experimental
Years active 1996–present
Labels Prosthetic Records
Associated acts Roman Numerals
Reggie and the Full Effect
Black Light Burns
Website Official website
Members
Stevie Cruz
Eric Graves
Anthony Diale
Adam Mitchell
Former members
Adam "Hammerlord" Mitchell

The Esoteric is a hardcore/rock band founded in 1996 from Lawrence, Kansas. They are currently signed to Prosthetic Records. Following several self-produced EPs, the band's debut full-length, With the Sureness of Sleepwalking, came out on Prosthetic Records in 2005. Their follow-up, Subverter, released on Prosthetic in 2006 and received good reception from online blogs and music magazines.

The Kansas outfit is quick to point out and pay homage to their influences and support their fellow local bands. The band has toured with the likes Himsa, Mastodon, Dog Fashion Disco, Mindless Self-Indulgence, Scarlet, Calico System, and Fight Paris.

On January 1, 2007 the band announced the departures of guitarist Cory White and drummer Marshall Kilpatric. White left the band based on personal reasons while Kilpatric relocated to Los Angeles to join Black Light Burns. Former drummer Adam ‘Hammerlord’ Mitchell retook the throne at the drums for a short Canadian tour. Although not officially reformed, White and Kilpatrick rejoined the band for a few select shows in the Kansas City area in 2009 including the American Waste Festival.

Contents

Most current lineup

  • Eric Graves – Guitar
  • Anthony Diale – Bass
  • Stevie Cruz – Vocals
  • Marshall Kilpatrick – Drums, Percussion
  • Cory White - Guitar

Discography

  • For the Sick: A Tribute to Eyehategod (2007)
  • Subverter (2006) [1]
  • With the Sureness of Sleepwalking (2005)
  • 1336 EP (2004)
  • Wormwood Split (2003)
  • A Reason to Breathe EP (2002)
  • Roads Between (The Esoteric / Saved By Grace split CD) (2002)
  • Loaded in Lawrence (compilation) (2002)
  • Live at CBGB's NYC (Luddite Clone / The Esoteric split CD) (2001)
  • Plagued by Visions (2001)
  • Lifeless Records 2001 Compilation (2001)
  • Malicious Intent: Ultimus Dies Sepulcris (compilation) (2001)
  • An Illusion of Sacred Circumstances (1999)
  • Derailer Split (1999)
  • Mowdown Music Compilation (1999)
  • Esoteric EP (1998)

References

  1. ^ "The Esoteric Discography". Retrieved on July 7, 2007. http://the-esoteric.com/discography.php. 

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