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Dr. Acula

Dr. Acula is an American deathcore band from Long Island, New York. Formed in 2005, the group has released two studio albums, and two independent EPs (both of which are long since out of print). They are currently signed to Victory Records. Their band name is derived from an alternative perspective from the name of Dracula.

History

Dr. Acula was founded in 2005, originally as simply amusement between the band members and released an EP independently the following year. The band released two demo albums; 2006's Chillogy and 2007's S.L.O.B. (Silver-Lipped Operator of Bullshit). The latter gained the attention of Uprising Records, and Dr. Acula was eventually signed to the label. The following year their debut-full length album, Below Me was released through Uprising, receiving mixed to negative critical reception by many.[1][2][3] In the proceeding year, the band saw themselves touring and performing at many local and national festival with more popularized and larger groups. Following into December of 2009, three members of the band departed, all leaving just one original member of the group.[4]

After re-aligning their line-up again, Dr. Acula released their latest studio album, The Social Event of the Century in 2010, also through Uprising Records. It was met with better reception than Below Me, although is said that it does not warrant an entirely new sound from this previous record.[5][6]

After the release of this record, Dr. Acula were taken in with a Victory Records contract.[7][8] The band stated that they do expect to release a new album during February of 2011 through Victory.[9]

Band members

Current members
  • Casey Carrano - vocals (2010-present)
  • Jesse Ciappa - drums (2010-present)
  • Bill Graffeo - lead guitar (founding member)
  • Kevin Graffeo- bass (2010-present)
  • Tyler Guida - vocals (2008-present)
  • Ricky Ostolaza - rhythm guitar (2010-present)
  • Joey Simpson - keyboards (2009-present)
Former members
  • Craig - samples (2005-2006)
  • Rob Accardi - vocals (2005-2007)
  • Mikey Dada - drums (2005-2007)
  • Jerrick - keyboard (2008)
  • Billy - drums (2007-2008)
  • Bert Vegas - vocals (2005-2008)
  • Eric - drums (2008-2009)
  • Petey Poison - keyboard, vocals (2008-2010), vocals (2007), samples/electronics (2006-2007)
  • Rob "Acula" Guarino - bass guitar/guitar (2005-2010), also provided keyboard in 2008 after Bert left until Petey re-joined
  • Lou "Dawg" Figurito - guitar/bass guitar (2005-2010), from 2005-2008 Lou and Rob would switch instruments for different shows, but finally settled on the first instrument listed
  • Drew Gipe - drums (2009-2010)
  • William Gipe- guitar (2010)

Discography

Studio albums
  • Below Me (2008, Uprising)
  • The Social Event of the Century (2010, Uprising)
  • Slander (2011, Victory)
EPs

Videography

  • "Is This a Party, or a Dick Measuring Contest?" (2010)

References

  1. ^ Below Me Amazon
  2. ^ Below Me review AbsolutePunk
  3. ^ Below Me review Teeth of the Divine
  4. ^ Dr. Acula loses three members Lambgoat
  5. ^ The Social Event of the Century The New Review
  6. ^ DR. ACULA HAVE ESTABLISHED THEMSELVES AS SAD TIMES MetalSucks
  7. ^ Victory Records signs Dr. Acula Alternative Press
  8. ^ Victory Signs Dr. Acula
  9. ^ Dr. Acula sign to Victory Records SMN News
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