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{{Short description|American thrash metal band}}
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| Name = Skeletonwitch
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| Origin = [[Athens, Ohio|Athens]], [[Ohio]], [[United States]]
| Genre = [[Melodic death metal]]<br>[[Blackened thrash metal]]
| origin = [[Athens, Ohio]], U.S.
| genre = {{hlist|[[Thrash metal]]|[[melodic black metal]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 26, 2018|last=DeVille |first=Chris |title=Skeletonwitch – 'Fen Of Shadows' |url=https://www.stereogum.com/1993501/skeletonwitch-fen-of-shadows/music/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180426183512/https://www.stereogum.com/1993501/skeletonwitch-fen-of-shadows/music/ |archive-date=April 26, 2018 |website=[[Stereogum]]}}</ref>}}
| Years_active = 2003-present
| years_active = 2003–present
| Label = [[Prosthetic Records|Prosthetic]], Shredded
| label = [[Prosthetic Records|Prosthetic]], Shredded
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| URL = [http://www.skeletonwitch.com/ www.skeletonwitch.com]
| website = {{URL|skeletonwitch.com}}
| Current_members = Chance Garnette<br>Nate Garnette<br>Scott Hedrick<br>Evan Linger<br>Derrick Nau
| current_members = Nate Garnette<br/>Scott Hedrick<br/>Evan Linger<br/>Adam Clemans
| Past_members = Eric Harris<br>Jimi Shestina<br>
| past_members = Eric Harris<br/>Derrick Nau<br/>Jimi Shestina<br/>Dustin Boltjes<br/>Chance Garnette
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'''Skeletonwitch''' is an American [[thrash metal]] band from [[Athens, Ohio]]. They are currently signed to [[Prosthetic Records]]. They have been considered part of the "thrash revival" era along with [[Warbringer]], [[Toxic Holocaust]], and [[Municipal Waste (band)|Municipal Waste]].
'''Skeletonwitch''' is an American [[thrash metal]] band from [[Athens, Ohio]], formed in 2003. The band currently consists of lead guitarist Nate Garnette, rhythm guitarist Scott Hedrick, bassist Evan Linger, and vocalist Adam Clemans. Original vocalist Chance Garnette was fired from the band sometime in late 2014, or early 2015. In early 2018, drummer Dustin Boltjes left the band as well after a seven-year tenure.


==History==
Skeletonwitch's vocals are characteristically in the death metal/black metal vein, with Chance Garnette performing both the low gutteral shouts and growls as well as the higher pitched black metal screams and sickness.
Skeletonwitch was formed in 2003 in Athens, Ohio. Guitarist Hedrick heard the demo tracks from Nate Garnette's former band, Serkesoron, while they were both college students at [[Ohio University]] and decided to start a new group.<ref>{{cite web |last=Wallen|first=Doug |title=Skeletonwitch Thrash Across Metal's (Many) Subtle Sub-genres [sic] |url=http://www.ocweekly.com/2009-07-09/music/skeletonwitch/ |work=[[OC Weekly]] |access-date=May 23, 2012}}</ref> Skeletonwitch released their first album, ''At One with the Shadows'', on August 11, 2004 with Shredded Records. After forming the band, they sought a vocalist, whom they ultimately found in Nate's older brother, Chance Garnette. These three have been the only constant members, having gone through three drummers: [[Tony Laureano]], Derrick "Mullet Chad" Nau replacing Jimi Shestina, then Eric Harris with Evan Linger on bass guitar.


After being signed to Prosthetic, Skeletonwitch released ''[[Beyond the Permafrost]]'' on October 2, 2007. In 2008, Skeletonwitch was featured as one of four opening acts for [[Danzig (band)|Danzig]]'s Blackest of the Black tour.
Vocalist Chance Garnette and guitarist Nate Garnette are brothers.


On October 13, 2009, Skeletonwitch released their third studio album, ''[[Breathing the Fire]]'', which debuted at No.&nbsp;151 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] charts. Skeletonwitch's song "Soul Thrashing Black Sorcery" was featured on the soundtrack of the video game ''[[Brütal Legend]]''. The song "Crushed Beyond Dust" became featured on the [[Rock Band (video game)|Rock Band]] network on February 28, 2010. Skeletonwitch was featured on all of the dates of [[Ozzfest 2010]].
Bassist Eric Harris was fired and replaced by Evan Linger(ex-Insurrect) in August 2008.


Skeletonwitch was featured on an [[Adult Swim]] video for their song "Bringers of Death" in 2010. "Bringers of Death" also appears on the Adult Swim heavy metal compilation titled ''Metal Swim''.<ref name="metalswim">{{cite web|url=http://www.adultswim.com/promos/201009_scion/index.html |title=Music - Metal Swim |publisher=Adultswim.com |access-date=April 5, 2015}}</ref>
They were one of four opening acts for the 2008 Blackest of the Black Tour, (created by Danzig founder and former [[Misfits (band)|Misfits]] member, [[Glenn Danzig]]).


In March 2011, Skeletonwitch parted ways with drummer Derrick "Mullet Chad" Nau and temporarily replaced him with [[Tony Laureano]].<ref name="roadrunnerrecords.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=155610 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201091732/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=155610 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |title=Skeletonwitch Parts Ways With Drummer |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |date=March 21, 2011 |access-date=April 5, 2015 }}</ref> Skeletonwitch's fourth studio album, ''[[Forever Abomination]]'', was released on October 7, 2011. It is the first album to feature Dustin Boltjes on drums, replacing Derrick Nau.<ref name = Onward>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=67915 |title=Skeletonwitch Reveals Third Vinyl Details - in Metal News |publisher=Metalunderground.com |access-date=April 5, 2015}}</ref> Skeletonwitch was banned from playing the House of Blues in Orlando after they were deemed "unfit to be associated with [[Disney]]."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/skeletonwitch-latest-victim-of-disney-banhammer |title=SKELETONWITCH Is The Latest Victim Of Disney Banhammer |date=October 9, 2013 |publisher=Metalinjection.net |access-date=April 5, 2015}}</ref> The band released its fifth studio album ''[[Serpents Unleashed]]'' in October 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Skeletonwitch/Serpents_Unleashed/384656|title=Skeletonwitch - Serpents Unleashed - Encyclopaedia Metallum|publisher=Metal-archives.com|access-date=April 5, 2015}}</ref>
Skeletonwitch has toured with the following bands: Danzig, Dimmu Borgir, Cannibal Corpse, 1349, The Black Dahlia Murder, Amon Amarth, Children of Bodom, Job for a Cowboy, High on Fire, Hate Eternal, Dying Fetus, Municipal Waste, The Red Chord, Kylesa, Weedeater, Withered, Nachmystium, Cephalic Carnage, Priestess, Soilent Green, Toxic Holocaust, Goatwhore, Man Must Die, Black Tusk, Arsis, Dead Born, Darkest Hour, Saviours, Trap Them, Howl, Iron Age, Lecherous Nocturne.


Vocalist Chance Garnette withdrew from live appearances partway through a tour in October 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/skeletonwitch-chance-garnette-leaves-tour-serious-personal-matters/ |title=Skeletonwitch' Chance Garnette Leaves Current Tour |publisher=Loudwire.com |date=October 22, 2014 |access-date=April 5, 2015}}</ref> Garnette's last show with Skeletonwitch was October 15, 2014, at the Webster Theater in Hartford, CT. Days later he appeared in Worcester District Court in [[Worcester, Massachusetts]], and was "charged with assault and battery on a family/household member", and the case was continued to December 10, 2014. Garnette was released on $500 bail.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegram.com/article/20141020/COURTRECORDS/310209601/0 |title=COURTRECORDS - Worcester Telegram & Gazette |publisher=Telegram.com |access-date=April 5, 2015}}</ref> He was replaced on a European tour the following March by former [[Cannabis Corpse]] vocalist Andy Horn, and it was later confirmed that Garnette stated that he had been fired from the band due to alcohol abuse, for which he sought treatment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/breakups/exclusive-former-skeletonwitch-frontman-chance-garnette-i-have-a-drinking-problem |title=Exclusive – Former SKELETONWITCH Frontman Chance Garnette: "I Have A Drinking Problem" |date=April 3, 2015 |publisher=Metalinjection.net |access-date=April 5, 2015}}</ref> His permanent replacement was confirmed in February 2016 as Adam Clemans, frontman of blackened [[sludge metal]] band Wolvhammer and former vocalist of [[Veil of Maya]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2016/02/10/and-the-new-vocalist-for-skeletonwitch-is/|title=And the New Vocalist for Skeletonwitch is… |publisher=Metalsucks.net |access-date=March 17, 2015}}</ref>


On April 26, 2018, the band announced ''Devouring Radiant Light'' as the title of their new album being released on July 20, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/skeletonwitch-to-release-devouring-radiant-light-album-in-july/|title=SKELETONWITCH To Release 'Devouring Radiant Light' Album In July|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=April 26, 2018|date=April 26, 2018}}</ref>
Skeletonwitch was a part of Scion Rock Fest 2009 in Atlanta GA.


==Band members==
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Skeletonwitch Rock unter den Eichen 2018 05.jpg|Nate Garnette
Skeletonwitch Rock unter den Eichen 2018 06.jpg|Scott Hedrick
Skeletonwitch Rock unter den Eichen 2018 23.jpg|Evan Linger
Skeletonwitch Rock unter den Eichen 2018 18.jpg|Adam Clemans
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'''Current members'''
*Nate "N8 Feet Under" Garnette – lead guitar <small>(2003–present)</small>
*Scott "Scunty D." Hedrick – rhythm guitar <small>(2003–present)</small>
*Evan "Loosh" Linger – bass <small>(2008–present)</small>
*Adam Clemans – vocals <small>(2016–present)</small>


'''Current live musicians'''
The band has also been featured in the heavy metal magazines Decibel (Jan. 2008, issue 39), Revolver (Jan. 2008, issue 64), and Metal Maniacs (Nov./Dec. 2007, Vol.24, No. 12).<ref>http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=28383366&blogID=334892429</ref>
*James Stewart – drums <small>(2018–present)</small>
*Toby Swope – drums <small>(2019–present)</small>


{{col-3}}
Skeletonwitch released their third studio album by the name of ''Breathing The Fire'' on October 13, 2009 to critical acclaim, with one website describing it as "an excellent release that shows that thrash can incorporate influences and stylistic flourishes from other genres and still retain the energetic aggression for which the genre is so beloved"<ref name="review">[http://www.onemetal.com/2010/01/06/skeletonwitch-breathing-the-fire/ OneMetal.com review], by Philip Whitehouse.</ref>.
'''Former members'''
*Chance Garnette – vocals <small>(2003–2015)</small>
*Derrick Nau – drums <small>(2003–2011)</small>
*Jimi Shestina – bass <small>(2003–2005)</small>
*Eric Harris – bass <small>(2005–2008)</small>
*Dustin Boltjes – drums <small>(2011–2018)</small>


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'''Former live musicians'''
*[[Tony Laureano]] – drums <small>(2011)</small>
*Andy Horn – vocals <small>(2015)</small>
*Jon "The Charn" Rice – drums <small>(2018)</small>
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'''Timeline'''
Skeletonwitch's song 'Soul Thrashing Black Sorcery' is on the soundtrack of the video game 'Brütal Legend'
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==Discography==
==Discography==
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* ''[[At One with the Shadows]]'' (2004)
'''Studio albums'''
* ''At One with the Shadows'' (2004)
* ''[[Beyond the Permafrost]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Beyond the Permafrost]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Breathing the Fire]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Breathing the Fire]]'' (2009)
* ''[[Forever Abomination]]'' (2011)
;EPs
* ''[[Serpents Unleashed]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Devouring Radiant Light]]'' (2018)

'''EPs'''
* ''[[Worship the Witch]]'' (2006)
* ''[[Worship the Witch]]'' (2006)
* ''Onward to Battle/The Infernal Resurrection'' (2011)<ref name = Onward/>
;Demos
* ''[[Demo (Skeletonwitch album)|Demo]]'' (2005)
* ''The Apothic Gloom'' (2016)
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'''Demos'''
* ''Demo'' (2005)


'''Live albums'''
==Personnel==
* ''Live at the Union Friday the 13th'' (2004)
*Chance Garnette – [[vocals]]

*Nate "N8 Feet Under" Garnette – [[Electric guitar|guitars]]
'''Other appearances'''
*Scott "Scunty D." Hedrick – guitars
*''[[Metal Swim]]'' - [[Adult Swim]] compilation album (2010)
*Evan "Loosh" Linger – [[bass guitar|bass]]
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*Derrick "Mullet Chad" Nau – [[Drum Kit|drums]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://skeletonwitch.com/ Official website]
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Skeletonwitch
Skeletonwitch at Rock unter den Eichen 2018, Germany
Skeletonwitch at Rock unter den Eichen 2018, Germany
Background information
OriginAthens, Ohio, U.S.
Genres
Years active2003–present
LabelsProsthetic, Shredded
MembersNate Garnette
Scott Hedrick
Evan Linger
Adam Clemans
Past membersEric Harris
Derrick Nau
Jimi Shestina
Dustin Boltjes
Chance Garnette
Websiteskeletonwitch.com

Skeletonwitch is an American thrash metal band from Athens, Ohio, formed in 2003. The band currently consists of lead guitarist Nate Garnette, rhythm guitarist Scott Hedrick, bassist Evan Linger, and vocalist Adam Clemans. Original vocalist Chance Garnette was fired from the band sometime in late 2014, or early 2015. In early 2018, drummer Dustin Boltjes left the band as well after a seven-year tenure.

History

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Skeletonwitch was formed in 2003 in Athens, Ohio. Guitarist Hedrick heard the demo tracks from Nate Garnette's former band, Serkesoron, while they were both college students at Ohio University and decided to start a new group.[2] Skeletonwitch released their first album, At One with the Shadows, on August 11, 2004 with Shredded Records. After forming the band, they sought a vocalist, whom they ultimately found in Nate's older brother, Chance Garnette. These three have been the only constant members, having gone through three drummers: Tony Laureano, Derrick "Mullet Chad" Nau replacing Jimi Shestina, then Eric Harris with Evan Linger on bass guitar.

After being signed to Prosthetic, Skeletonwitch released Beyond the Permafrost on October 2, 2007. In 2008, Skeletonwitch was featured as one of four opening acts for Danzig's Blackest of the Black tour.

On October 13, 2009, Skeletonwitch released their third studio album, Breathing the Fire, which debuted at No. 151 on the Billboard 200 charts. Skeletonwitch's song "Soul Thrashing Black Sorcery" was featured on the soundtrack of the video game Brütal Legend. The song "Crushed Beyond Dust" became featured on the Rock Band network on February 28, 2010. Skeletonwitch was featured on all of the dates of Ozzfest 2010.

Skeletonwitch was featured on an Adult Swim video for their song "Bringers of Death" in 2010. "Bringers of Death" also appears on the Adult Swim heavy metal compilation titled Metal Swim.[3]

In March 2011, Skeletonwitch parted ways with drummer Derrick "Mullet Chad" Nau and temporarily replaced him with Tony Laureano.[4] Skeletonwitch's fourth studio album, Forever Abomination, was released on October 7, 2011. It is the first album to feature Dustin Boltjes on drums, replacing Derrick Nau.[5] Skeletonwitch was banned from playing the House of Blues in Orlando after they were deemed "unfit to be associated with Disney."[6] The band released its fifth studio album Serpents Unleashed in October 2013.[7]

Vocalist Chance Garnette withdrew from live appearances partway through a tour in October 2014.[8] Garnette's last show with Skeletonwitch was October 15, 2014, at the Webster Theater in Hartford, CT. Days later he appeared in Worcester District Court in Worcester, Massachusetts, and was "charged with assault and battery on a family/household member", and the case was continued to December 10, 2014. Garnette was released on $500 bail.[9] He was replaced on a European tour the following March by former Cannabis Corpse vocalist Andy Horn, and it was later confirmed that Garnette stated that he had been fired from the band due to alcohol abuse, for which he sought treatment.[10] His permanent replacement was confirmed in February 2016 as Adam Clemans, frontman of blackened sludge metal band Wolvhammer and former vocalist of Veil of Maya.[11]

On April 26, 2018, the band announced Devouring Radiant Light as the title of their new album being released on July 20, 2018.[12]

Band members

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  • Skeletonwitch at Rock unter den Eichen 2018 (Germany)
  • Nate Garnette
    Nate Garnette
  • Scott Hedrick
    Scott Hedrick
  • Evan Linger
    Evan Linger
  • Adam Clemans
    Adam Clemans

Timeline

Discography

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References

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  1. ^ DeVille, Chris (April 26, 2018). "Skeletonwitch – 'Fen Of Shadows'". Stereogum. Archived from the original on April 26, 2018.
  2. ^ Wallen, Doug. "Skeletonwitch Thrash Across Metal's (Many) Subtle Sub-genres [sic]". OC Weekly. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
  3. ^ "Music - Metal Swim". Adultswim.com. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  4. ^ "Skeletonwitch Parts Ways With Drummer". Roadrunnerrecords.com. March 21, 2011. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  5. ^ a b "Skeletonwitch Reveals Third Vinyl Details - in Metal News". Metalunderground.com. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  6. ^ "SKELETONWITCH Is The Latest Victim Of Disney Banhammer". Metalinjection.net. October 9, 2013. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  7. ^ "Skeletonwitch - Serpents Unleashed - Encyclopaedia Metallum". Metal-archives.com. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  8. ^ "Skeletonwitch' Chance Garnette Leaves Current Tour". Loudwire.com. October 22, 2014. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  9. ^ "COURTRECORDS - Worcester Telegram & Gazette". Telegram.com. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  10. ^ "Exclusive – Former SKELETONWITCH Frontman Chance Garnette: "I Have A Drinking Problem"". Metalinjection.net. April 3, 2015. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  11. ^ "And the New Vocalist for Skeletonwitch is…". Metalsucks.net. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  12. ^ "SKELETONWITCH To Release 'Devouring Radiant Light' Album In July". Blabbermouth.net. April 26, 2018. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
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