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Whores.
Lembach performing with Whores in 2012
Background information
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Years active2010 (2010)–present
LabelseOne, Amphetamine Reptile, Brutal Panda, Eolian
Members
  • Christian Lembach
  • Casey Maxwell
  • Douglas Jennings Barrett
Past members
  • Steven Higginbottom
  • Travis Owen
  • Jake Schultz
  • Donnie Adkinson
  • Joel Willis
Websitewhoresband.com

Whores (stylized as WHORES.) is an American noise rock/sludge metal band based in Atlanta, Georgia. It currently consists of vocalist and guitarist Christian Lembach, bass guitarist Casey Maxwell and drummer Douglas Jennings Barrett. The band has released two records through Brutal Panda Records and is known for its "intensely cathartic live shows".[1]

History

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Whores was formed in 2010.[2] In 2011, the band released their debut EP, Ruiner, through Brutal Panda Records.[2] This was followed by the EP Clean in 2013, which received attention from music websites such as Pitchfork,[3][4] Exclaim!,[5] and Sputnikmusic.[6] A split single with the band Rabbits, which consists of The Cure covers, were also released in 2014.[7][8] On October 28, 2016, they released their new album Gold via eOne Music.[9]

The band has toured the United States alongside acts such as Red Fang, Melvins, Retox, Torche, The Sword, Black Tusk, Deafheaven, Floor, Kylesa, Obliterations, Iron Reagan, Fight Amp, Haan, Louisiana band Capra, and Creepoid.[10]

On February 24, 2024, the band released a new single, "Sicko", from their second studio album, War., which was released on April 12.[11]

Musical style

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The band's music is mainly described as noise rock[3][5][6] and sludge metal.[6][12] Pitchfork Media reviewer Andy O'Connor noted the influences of Melvins, Helmet, Karp, Pissed Jeans, and Amphetamine Reptile Records artists.[3]

The band also collaborated with many figures of the noise rock scene. The band's first EP was mastered by Harvey Milk drummer Kyle Spence[13] and their sophomore EP was produced by Ryan Boesch, who worked with various acts such as Melvins, Fu Manchu, Helmet and Foo Fighters.[5]

Band members

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Whores performing in 2012; Travis Owen (front) and Jake Schultz (back)

Current members

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  • Christian Lembach – vocals, guitar (2010–present)
  • Casey Maxwell – bass (2015–present)
  • Douglas Jennings Barrett – drums (2021–present)

Former members

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  • Steven Higginbottom – bass (2010–2011)
  • Travis Owen – drums (2010–2014)[10]
  • Jake Schultz – bass (2011–2015) (former bassist for Norma Jean)
  • Donnie Adkinson – drums (2014–2019)
  • Joel Willis – drums (2019–2021)

Timeline

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Discography

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Studio albums
  • Gold (2016)
  • War (2024)
EPs
  • Ruiner (2011)
  • Clean (2013)
Singles
  • Split (2014, split single with Rabbits)

References

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  1. ^ Walschots, Natalie Zina (November 2013). "Whores: Not the Easiest Band Name to Google". Exclaim!. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  2. ^ a b Heaney, Gregory. "Whores". Allmusic. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  3. ^ a b c O'Connor, Andy (November 15, 2013). "Whores - Clean". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  4. ^ "Stream New Releases From Laurel Halo, Russian Circles, and Whores Via Pitchfork Advance". Pitchfork. October 21, 2013. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  5. ^ a b c Walschots, Natalie Zina (October 15, 2013). "Whores - Clean". Exclaim!. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  6. ^ a b c Fisher, Greg (October 28, 2013). "Whores. - Clean (staff review)". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  7. ^ "Whores / Rabbits – Split 7". Brutal Panda Records. Archived from the original on April 8, 2014. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  8. ^ Neilstein, Vİnce (February 24, 2014). "Whores Jump Someone Else's Train (The Cure Cover)". MetalSucks. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  9. ^ "Protonic Reversal Ep090 Christian Lembach (Whores.) - talk about new album GOLD". Conan Neutron's Protonic Reversal. November 3, 2016.
  10. ^ a b Moore, Doug. "The Heavy Lowdown: 40 Watt Sun LP news, new Autopsy, Misery Index at MDF +++ more". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
  11. ^ "WHORES. Debut New Track "Sicko", Reveal Spring U.S. Tour". ThePRP. February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  12. ^ DiVita, Joe (January 18, 2024). "10 Best New Sludge Metal Bands Since 2010, Chosen by Lord Dying's Alyssa Maucere". Loudwire. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  13. ^ Stosuy, Brandon (January 3, 2012). "Whores - "Daddy's Money"". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 8, 2014.
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