Unearth is an American metalcore band from Winthrop, Massachusetts.
Formed in 1998, the group has released four studio albums. Their latest record, The March was released on October 14, 2008 meeting with high positive reception by many.
Unearth was formed by Trevor Phipps, Buz McGrath, Ken Susi, Mike Rudberg, and Chris Rybicki in Eastern Massachusetts in 1998. The band began as Point 04 (containing McGrath, Rudberg, and Rybicki), and Susi was recruited soon afterwards. The band attempted to recruit Phipps while he recovered from appendicitis, but Phipps was reluctant to join. However, when Phipps showed up to a jam session for one of Susi's side bands, Unearth was practicing instead, and Phipps agreed to join after hearing the song "Shattered by the Sun."
The name "Unearth" was coined by drummer Mike Rudberg's as he wanted the band to "Unearth" a new sound in the metal and hardcore world. On the small independent label, Endless Fight Records, they released their first EP called Above the Fall of Man in May 1999. Unearth then signed to Eulogy Recordings to release The Stings of Conscience in 2001 and the Endless EP in 2002. During the process of Endless, Chris Rybicki left the group and was replaced by John Maggard.
On October 14, 2008, Unearth released their fourth album, entitled The March. The album features a re-recorded version of the song "The Chosen," which they contributed to the album Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters Colon the Soundtrack. The band recently completed a tour with Gwen Stacy, The Acacia Strain, Whitechapel and Protest the Hero.
They have completed the Never Say Die Club Tour with Parkway Drive, Architects, Despised Icon, Protest the Hero, Whitechapel and Carnifex. They have also completed the Metal Hammer Defenders of the Faith tour with other acts such as Lamb of God, Dimmu Borgir and Five Finger Death Punch.
As of early 2009, it has been confirmed that The March has sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide. In March 2010, Unearth confirmed that they will be playing the Download Festival opening the festival on the Maurice Jones Stage (formerly known as Main Stage) along with Killswitch Engage, 36 Crazyfists and Them Crooked Vultures.
On September 20, 2010 it was announced that former bassist, Chris Rybicki was killed in a car accident provoked by an intoxicated woman. He was 39 years old.
Unearth just completed a North American tour with As I Lay Dying, All That Remains and Carnifex and will head to Europe for the 10 day "Persistence Tour" in December 2010.
The band plans to enter the studio in January/February 2011 to record their fifth full length with an expected World Wide release in May or early June 2011.
On October 25th 2010, Unearth issued a statement saying they and Derek Kerswill had amicably parted ways. The band stated there is no bad blood towards Kerswill, and that the situation is purely based on musical differences. Justin Foley will fill in for drums for their new album.
On January 31, 2011, the band was announced to be a part of the 2011 Mayhem Festival on the Jagermeister stage. Other bands billed are Godsmack, Megadeth, In Flames and Machine Head.
Band members mentioned in an interview with Metal Hammer that their key influences are Pantera, Slayer, Metallica, Earth Crisis, In Flames, and At the Gates. Their musical style has been described as being essentially metalcore.
Current members
• Trevor Phipps – lead vocals (since 1998)
• Buz McGrath – guitars (since 1998)
• Ken Susi – guitars, backing vocals (since 1998)
• John “Slo” Maggard – bass, keyboards, backing vocals (since 2001)
Former members
• Chris "Rover" Rybicki – bass (1998–2001)
• Mike Rudberg – drums, percussion (1998–2003)
• Mike Justian – drums, percussion (2003–2007)
• Derek Kerswill – drums, percussion (2007–2010)
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