After the Burial
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After the Burial is an American heavy metal
band from Twin Cities, Minnesota. The group is currently signed to Sumerian Records
and have released two of their three full-length albums through the label. Since their inception in 2004, the band has experienced two vocalist changes and two drummer changes leaving rhythm guitarist, Justin Lowe, lead guitarist, Trent Hafdahl and bassist, Lerichard Foral as the group's three remaining founding members.
The band has taken part in many metal festivals, fitting along with several derivative forms of the genre and have also been credited as a strong contributor to the djent
scene.
was recorded in 2006 with the band's original drummer Greg Erickson and vocalist, Nick Wellner where it was released in 2007 through Corrosive Records. They would later sign to Sumerian Records where Erickson and Wellner departed and Grant Luoma joined as vocalist. Eric Robles took Erickson's place as drummer but also departed before the recording of the band's second album. Dan Carle then joined as drummer and Rareform
, the band's second full-length album, was recorded and released in 2008.
By 2009, Luoma also departed and the band's third and current vocalist, Anthony Notarmaso joined. Sumerian released a remastered version of Rareform that the band recorded using live drums along with rerecorded vocal tracks by Notarmaso. The band's latest album, In Dreams
was recorded and released in 2010 through Sumerian.
(2007), both guitarists Trent Hafdahl and Justin Lowe mainly used 7-string guitars. Hafdahl used a 1998 Ibanez
RG7620, but was also playing a BC-Rich 7-string Warlock, while Lowe used an Ibanez 7-string Steve Vai
signature "Universe" guitar. They both are still in possession of these instruments, but in late 2007 they purchased two models of an 8-string Ibanez RG2228
. Lowe and Hafdahl used these guitars when writing and recording both versions of Rareform
.
Both members still use Ibanez RG2228 as their main guitars, but in 2009, Ibanez presented to both of them a new RG2228 with custom finish, Hafdahl received his Ibanez with a pink finish and Lowe received his with a green finish. These are the guitars they used to record guitar tracks in their newest release In Dreams
, except that Hafdahl is in possession of another RG2228 with another natural finish, which one could also consider a custom finish, with a custom cutaway below the bridge.
The pink and green custom Ibanez RG2228 is what they are most commonly seen playing live, and can also be considered as their signature appearance. Both Hafdahl and Lowe prefer active "Seymour Duncan
Blackout" pickups designed for 8-string guitars in their Ibanez RG2228's.
Former
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band from Twin Cities, Minnesota. The group is currently signed to Sumerian Records
Sumerian Records
Sumerian Records is an American independent record label based in Washington D.C. and Los Angeles. The label was founded in 2006 by Ash Avildsen, who is also a booking agent, and is managed by Shawn Keith. Fellsilent became the first non-US band to be signed to the label, in 2008. The label made a...
and have released two of their three full-length albums through the label. Since their inception in 2004, the band has experienced two vocalist changes and two drummer changes leaving rhythm guitarist, Justin Lowe, lead guitarist, Trent Hafdahl and bassist, Lerichard Foral as the group's three remaining founding members.
The band has taken part in many metal festivals, fitting along with several derivative forms of the genre and have also been credited as a strong contributor to the djent
Djent
Djent is a heavy metal music subgenre that emerged as a spin-off from progressive metal. Coined by the band Meshuggah, it was popularized through the internet by Periphery, specifically guitarist Misha Mansoor. The word "djent" is an onomatopoeia for a heavily palm-muted, distorted guitar chord...
scene.
History
After the Burial was founded during 2004. The group's first album entitled Forging a Future SelfForging a Future Self
Forging a Future Self is the debut album by American heavy metal band After the Burial. It was recorded in 2006 and released on January 9, 2007 through Corrosive Records...
was recorded in 2006 with the band's original drummer Greg Erickson and vocalist, Nick Wellner where it was released in 2007 through Corrosive Records. They would later sign to Sumerian Records where Erickson and Wellner departed and Grant Luoma joined as vocalist. Eric Robles took Erickson's place as drummer but also departed before the recording of the band's second album. Dan Carle then joined as drummer and Rareform
Rareform
-Personnel:After the Burial*Lerichard "Lee" Foral - bass guitar*Trent Hafdahl - rhythm guitar*Justin Lowe - lead guitar*Grant Luoma - vocals*Dan Carle - drums Production...
, the band's second full-length album, was recorded and released in 2008.
By 2009, Luoma also departed and the band's third and current vocalist, Anthony Notarmaso joined. Sumerian released a remastered version of Rareform that the band recorded using live drums along with rerecorded vocal tracks by Notarmaso. The band's latest album, In Dreams
In Dreams (After the Burial album)
In Dreams is the third album by American heavy metal band, After the Burial. It was released on November 23, 2010 through Sumerian Records. This is the first After the Burial album to feature music videos, which have been produced for the songs "Pendulum" and "Your Troubles Will Cease and Fortune...
was recorded and released in 2010 through Sumerian.
Equipment
In the band's first release Forging a Future SelfForging a Future Self
Forging a Future Self is the debut album by American heavy metal band After the Burial. It was recorded in 2006 and released on January 9, 2007 through Corrosive Records...
(2007), both guitarists Trent Hafdahl and Justin Lowe mainly used 7-string guitars. Hafdahl used a 1998 Ibanez
Ibanez
is a Japanese guitar brand owned by Hoshino Gakki. Based in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, Hoshino Gakki were one of the first Japanese musical instrument companies to gain a significant foothold in import guitar sales in the United States and Europe, as well as the first brand of guitars to mass produce...
RG7620, but was also playing a BC-Rich 7-string Warlock, while Lowe used an Ibanez 7-string Steve Vai
Steve Vai
Steven Siro "Steve" Vai is a three time Grammy Award-winning American guitarist, songwriter and producer who has sold over 15 million albums. Steve Vai is widely known as a flamboyant guitar virtuoso....
signature "Universe" guitar. They both are still in possession of these instruments, but in late 2007 they purchased two models of an 8-string Ibanez RG2228
Ibanez RG2228
The Ibanez RG2228 is the world's first mass-produced eight string electric guitar. It came out in March 2007 and was introduced in the Winter NAMM show of that year.-Basic Information:* Scale Length - 27" * Neck Length - 685.8 mm...
. Lowe and Hafdahl used these guitars when writing and recording both versions of Rareform
Rareform
-Personnel:After the Burial*Lerichard "Lee" Foral - bass guitar*Trent Hafdahl - rhythm guitar*Justin Lowe - lead guitar*Grant Luoma - vocals*Dan Carle - drums Production...
.
Both members still use Ibanez RG2228 as their main guitars, but in 2009, Ibanez presented to both of them a new RG2228 with custom finish, Hafdahl received his Ibanez with a pink finish and Lowe received his with a green finish. These are the guitars they used to record guitar tracks in their newest release In Dreams
In Dreams (After the Burial album)
In Dreams is the third album by American heavy metal band, After the Burial. It was released on November 23, 2010 through Sumerian Records. This is the first After the Burial album to feature music videos, which have been produced for the songs "Pendulum" and "Your Troubles Will Cease and Fortune...
, except that Hafdahl is in possession of another RG2228 with another natural finish, which one could also consider a custom finish, with a custom cutaway below the bridge.
The pink and green custom Ibanez RG2228 is what they are most commonly seen playing live, and can also be considered as their signature appearance. Both Hafdahl and Lowe prefer active "Seymour Duncan
Seymour Duncan
Seymour Duncan is a company that is best known for manufacturing of guitar pickups, and currently has a line of effects pedals. The company was founded in 1976 by guitarist and luthier Seymour W. Duncan and his then-wife Cathy Carter Duncan in Goleta, California, USA...
Blackout" pickups designed for 8-string guitars in their Ibanez RG2228's.
Band members
Current- Lerichard "Lee" Foral - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2004–present) - Trent Hafdahl - lead guitarLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
, backing vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
(2004–present) - Justin Lowe - rhythm guitarRhythm guitarRhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together...
(2004–present) - Dan Carle - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(2008–present) - Anthony Notarmaso - lead vocalsLead vocalistThe lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
(2008–present)
Former
- Nick Wellner - lead vocals (2004–2007)
- Grant Luoma - lead vocals (2007–2008)
- Greg Erickson - drums (2004–2007)
- Eric Robles - drums (2007–2008)
Discography
| Date of release | Title | Label |
| 2007 | Forging a Future Self Forging a Future Self Forging a Future Self is the debut album by American heavy metal band After the Burial. It was recorded in 2006 and released on January 9, 2007 through Corrosive Records... |
Corrosive |
| 2008 | Rareform Rareform -Personnel:After the Burial*Lerichard "Lee" Foral - bass guitar*Trent Hafdahl - rhythm guitar*Justin Lowe - lead guitar*Grant Luoma - vocals*Dan Carle - drums Production... |
Sumerian Sumerian Records Sumerian Records is an American independent record label based in Washington D.C. and Los Angeles. The label was founded in 2006 by Ash Avildsen, who is also a booking agent, and is managed by Shawn Keith. Fellsilent became the first non-US band to be signed to the label, in 2008. The label made a... |
| 2010 | In Dreams In Dreams (After the Burial album) In Dreams is the third album by American heavy metal band, After the Burial. It was released on November 23, 2010 through Sumerian Records. This is the first After the Burial album to feature music videos, which have been produced for the songs "Pendulum" and "Your Troubles Will Cease and Fortune... |
Sumerian |
Videography
- "Your Troubles Will Cease and Fortune Will Smile Upon You" (2011, from the album, In Dreams)
- "Pendulum" (2011, from the album, In Dreams)