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UnderOATH |
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Spencer Chamberlain- lead
vocals/ additional guitar Timothy McTague – lead guitar, backing vocals Grant Brandell - bass guitar James Smith – rhythm guitar Christopher Dudley – keyboards, synthesizers Aaron Gillespie - clean vocals, drums
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 Underoath is an American metalcore band from Tampa, Florida, formed in 1997. Founded by Dallas Taylor on November 30, 1997 in Ocala, Florida, but since then, the new members that joined were from Tampa, Florida. The band's line-up consists entirely of Christian members. They are currently signed with Solid State Records, a subsidiary of Tooth and Nail Records, and are the label's most popular group. After several line-up changes, Underoath's only original member is drummer Aaron Gillespie. With original vocalist Dallas Taylor, they released Act of Depression, Cries of the Past, and The Changing of Times. Following his departure, Spencer Chamberlain became lead vocalist. The band then released They're Only Chasing Safety and Define the Great Line, gaining a certified gold rating and the highest-charting Christian album on The Billboard 200 since 1997, respectively. These two albums have given them more mainstream and commercial success. They received a Grammy nomination in 2007 and have recorded a live CD/DVD album called Survive, Kaleidoscope, which was released on May 27, 2008. From late February to early May the band recorded their latest studio album called Lost in the Sound of Separation, which was released on September 2, 2008, and peaked at number 8 on the Billboard 200.
Underoath's music has been influenced by various bands such as Refused, At the Drive-In, Apple Not Asteroid, Jimmy Eat World, Isis and Radiohead. Underoath's members are openly Christian and have stated on numerous occasions that they are a Christian band. On April 5, 2010, the band announced the departure of their final founding member, Aaron Gillespie drummer and vocalist, Due to this occurrence, none of the band's original members remain.
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