The Faceless

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The Faceless

The Faceless performing at Tuska 2009
Background information
Origin Encino, California, United States
Genre(s) Technical death metal[1]
Progressive death metal
Years active 2005−present
Label(s) Sumerian
The End
Associated acts Animosity, As Blood Runs Black, Brain Drill, Job for a Cowboy, Vile, Vital Remains
Website www.myspace.com/thefaceless
Members
Derek "Demon Carcass" Rydquist
Michael "Machine" Keene
Steve Jones
Brandon Giffin
Lyle Cooper
Former members
Jeff Ventimiglia
Brett Batdorf
Nick Pierce
Elliott Sellers
Marco Pitruzzella
Navene Koperwies
Michael Sherer

The Faceless is a progressive death metal band from Encino, California. They released their debut album, Akeldama in November 2006, and a follow-up, Planetary Duality, in November 2008.

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[edit] History

The Faceless was formed in the Los Angeles suburb of Encino, California by guitarist Michael Keene and bassist Brandon Giffin in 2004. They released their debut album Akeldama in 2006 and toured extensively with bands such as Necrophagist, Decapitated, Nile, and The Black Dahlia Murder.[2] After touring, drummer Brett Batdorf left the band during the recording of Akeldama. The band went through several fill-in drummers before adding current drummer Lyle Cooper to their line-up. The Faceless released their second full-length album, Planetary Duality, in November 2008. The album debuted at number 119 on the Billboard 200.[3] In January 2009, the group announced a North American tour with Meshuggah and Cynic,[4] and in February 2009, another North American tour, with Cannibal Corpse, Neuraxis and Obscura.

[edit] Band members

[edit] Current

  • Derek "Demon Carcass" Rydquist – vocals
  • Michael "Machine" Keene – lead guitar, vocals
  • Steve Jones – rhythm guitar
  • Brandon Giffin – bass
  • Lyle Cooper – drums

[edit] Former members

  • Michael Sherer – keyboards
  • Jeff Ventimiglia – vocals
  • Brett Batdorf – drums
  • Nick Pierce – drums
  • Andy Taylor – drums
  • Elliott Sellers – drums
  • Marco Pitruzzella – drums
  • Navene Koperwies – drums

[edit] Session

  • Mica Maniac – vocals
  • Matthew Feinman – keyboards
  • Tara Keene – vocals

[edit] Discography

[edit] References

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