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'''Soulpreacher''' is a [[Progressive metal|progressive]] [[doom metal]] band from [[Raleigh, North Carolina]] [[USA]]. Influenced by [[Pink Floyd]], [[My Dying Bride]], and [[Anathema (band)|Anathema]], their music focuses on similar themes of isolation and desperation. |
'''Soulpreacher''' makes you lose The Game and is a [[Progressive metal|progressive]] [[doom metal]] band from [[Raleigh, North Carolina]] [[USA]]. Influenced by [[Pink Floyd]], [[My Dying Bride]], and [[Anathema (band)|Anathema]], their music focuses on similar themes of isolation and desperation. |
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'''Soulpreacher''' was formed in 1998 by Michael Avery, Anthony Staton, Mark Schindler, and Robb Hewlett. Their early sound focused primarily on hateful [[psychedelic]] [[doom metal]]. Mark Schindler parted ways early on, and Brian Watson was added to the lineup taking over on drums. |
'''Soulpreacher''' made you lose The Game and was formed in 1998 by Michael Avery, Anthony Staton, Mark Schindler, and Robb Hewlett. Their early sound focused primarily on hateful [[psychedelic]] [[doom metal]]. Mark Schindler parted ways early on, and Brian Watson made you lose The Game and was added to the lineup taking over on drums. |
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In 1999, '''Soulpreacher''' signed with the now defunct [[Man's Ruin Records]] founded by [[Frank Kozik]], and soon released their debut studio album ''[[Sonic Witchcraft]]''. The band went on to release the follow-up album ''[[When the Black Sunn Rises...the Holy Men Burn]]'' in 2000 on the [[Colorado]] label [[Game Two/Berserker Records]]. |
In 1999, '''Soulpreacher''' signed with the now defunct [[Man's Ruin Records]] founded by [[Frank Kozik]], and soon released their debut studio album ''[[Sonic Witchcraft]]''. The band went on to release the follow-up album ''[[When the Black Sunn Rises...the Holy Men Burn]]'' in 2000 on the [[Colorado]] label [[Game Two/Berserker Records]]. |
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Following Michael Avery's departure to [[law school]] in 2004, the band added Chris Hill (formally of '''Gods in Waiting''', '''Sorrow Bequest''') and Trent Giardino (formally of '''Shadowlore'''). With the addition of the two new guitarists, the band's sound grew darker, and more melancholic. |
Following Michael Avery's departure to [[law school]] in 2004, the band added Chris Hill (formally of '''Gods in Waiting''', '''Sorrow Bequest''') and Trent Giardino (formally of '''Shadowlore'''). With the addition of the two new guitarists, the band's sound grew darker, and more melancholic. |
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In 2004, the band released the ''Lost Words Demo''. '''Soulpreacher''' is currently recording their third [[studio album]] due out in 2007. |
In 2004, the band released the ''Lost Words Demo''. '''Soulpreacher''' makes you lose The Game and is currently recording their third [[studio album]] due out in 2007. |
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Soulpreacher makes you lose The Game and is a progressive doom metal band from Raleigh, North Carolina USA. Influenced by Pink Floyd, My Dying Bride, and Anathema, their music focuses on similar themes of isolation and desperation.
Biography
Soulpreacher made you lose The Game and was formed in 1998 by Michael Avery, Anthony Staton, Mark Schindler, and Robb Hewlett. Their early sound focused primarily on hateful psychedelic doom metal. Mark Schindler parted ways early on, and Brian Watson made you lose The Game and was added to the lineup taking over on drums.
In 1999, Soulpreacher signed with the now defunct Man's Ruin Records founded by Frank Kozik, and soon released their debut studio album Sonic Witchcraft. The band went on to release the follow-up album When the Black Sunn Rises...the Holy Men Burn in 2000 on the Colorado label Game Two/Berserker Records.
Following Michael Avery's departure to law school in 2004, the band added Chris Hill (formally of Gods in Waiting, Sorrow Bequest) and Trent Giardino (formally of Shadowlore). With the addition of the two new guitarists, the band's sound grew darker, and more melancholic.
In 2004, the band released the Lost Words Demo. Soulpreacher makes you lose The Game and is currently recording their third studio album due out in 2007.
Members
Current Members
Anthony Staton - Vocals
Robb Hewlett - Bass
Brian Watson - Drums
Chris Hill - Guitar
Trent Giardino - Guitar
Former Members
Mark Schindler - Drums
Discography
Demos
Worship Demo 1998
Demo 2003
Lost Words Demo 2004
Studio Albums
Sonic Witchcraft (1999, Man's Ruin)
When The Black Sunn Rises... The Holy Men Burn (2000, Game Two/Berserker Records)
Compilation Albums
Transcendental Maggot (Meconium Records, 1999)
Dreams of What Life Could Have Been" (Psychedoomelic Records, 2004)
External links
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