Unearth
Unearth is an American metalcore band formed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1998. The group consists of lead guitarist Buz McGrath, vocalist Trevor Phipps, bassist Chris O'Toole, drummer Mike Justian and rhythm guitarist Peter Layman. They are currently signed to Century Media Records and have released eight studio albums. Their most recent studio album, The Wretched; the Ruinous, was released on May 5, 2023.
Key facts
- Musical artist.name
- Unearth
- Musical artist.image
- Unearth 2018 (cropped).jpg
- Musical artist.landscape
- yes
- Musical artist.caption
- Unearth in 2018
- Musical artist.origin
- Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
- Musical artist.genre
- Melodic metalcore
- Musical artist.years_active
- 1998–present
- Musical artist.current_members
- Buz McGrath Trevor Phipps Chris O'Toole Mike Justian Peter Layman
- Musical artist.past_members
- Ken Susi Chris Rybicki Mike Rudberg Derek Kerswill John Maggard Nick Pierce
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Article
17 sectionsContents
- History
- Formation and ''The Stings of Conscience'' (1998–2002)
- ''The Oncoming Storm'' (2003–2005)
- ''III: In the Eyes of Fire'' (2006–2008)
- ''The March'' (2008–2010)
- ''Darkness in the Light'' (2011–2013)
- ''Watchers of Rule'' and departure of John Maggard (2014–2016)
- ''Extinction(s)'' (2018–2022)
- ''The Wretched; the Ruinous'' and departure of Ken Susi (2023–present)
- Musical style
- Legacy
- Awards
- Band members
- Timeline
- Discography
- References
- External links
Unearth is an American metalcore band formed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1998. The group consists of lead guitarist Buz McGrath, vocalist Trevor Phipps, bassist Chris O'Toole, drummer Mike Justian and rhythm guitarist Peter Layman. They are currently signed to Century Media Records and have released eight studio albums. Their most recent studio album, The Wretched; the Ruinous, was released on May 5, 2023.
==History== ===Formation and The Stings of Conscience (1998–2002)=== Unearth was formed by Buz McGrath, Mike Rudberg, Chris Rybicki and Ken Susi in Boston, Massachusetts in 1998. The band began as Point 04 (containing McGrath, Rudberg, and Rybicki), and Trevor Phipps 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 as he wanted the band to "Unearth" a new sound in the metal and hardcore world. Quickly gaining traction in Boston alongside Overcast, Shadows Fall, and other popular Boston NWOAHM bands and given high praise in independent 'Zines, They went on a short Northeast US Tour with Since the Fall and other Metalcore pioneers Arranged By Steve Cossman.