Vital Remains
Formed: 1989
From:
RI,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Vital Remains News
Below is our complete Vital Remains news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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As I Lay Dying Premiere New Single & Music Video
As I Lay Dying have officially entered a new era with the release of their comeback single, “Echoes.” The track arrives in the wake of yet another turbulent chapter for the Californian metalcore outfit — and particularly for their controversial frontman, Tim Lambesis.
Last November saw the band’s lineup collapse for a second time, with former members citing Lambesis’ behavior as the catalyst behind their departure. Undeterred by the allegations and upheaval, Lambesis pledged to rebuild As I Lay Dying once again, with “Echoes” serving as the first glimpse of that renewed effort. This single arrives independently via the band, emerging a few weeks ahead of their live return, which will commence towards the end of this month in Moscow, Russia.
According to the songwriting credits, the latest roster of musicians who joined Lambesis in the studio to bring this song to life includes: More...
Headline News
Terrorizer To Return This Fall w/ David Vincent
After announcing their breakup in January, the long-standing Los Angeles deathgrind band Terrorizer has experienced a revival. The latest iteration of the band will see drummer Pete Sandoval teaming up with his former bandmate from Morbid Angel, vocalist/bassist David Vincent and ex-Vital Remains vocalist Brian Werner. The reunited group is set to perform at the 'Maranhão Open Air' festival in São Luís, Brazil, on October 22nd.
Comments Werner: More...
Ripped To Shreds Premiere New Single
Ripped To Shreds premiere a new single titled “Violent Compulsion For Conquest” off their impending new album, “劇變 (Jubian“. That particular track finds guitarist Dave Suzuki (ex-Vital Remains, etc.) contributing a guest solo.
The new effort will be released next Friday, October 14th through Relapse Records.
Tells vocalist Andrew Lee: More...
Vital Remains Frontman To Tour With Nile
American death metal veterans Nile has announced that Scott Eames, of fellow death metal stalwarts Vital Remains, will be helping them out on their upcoming tour across the United States with Incantation.
A message from Nile states: "Congratulations to Brian Kingsland on the arrival of his newborn son! While Brian takes time for family, veteran metal guitarist Scott Eames will be joining us on guitar and vocals. Scott is an exceptionally talented motherfucker who has worked his ass off and earned his spot on stage with Nile. The band is as strong as ever and we are primed and ready to bring metal to the fans on our upcoming tour starting in Nashville, TN on February 3rd! See you on the road!" \m/
Scott Eames adds: "NEWS IS OUT! I'm doing guitar & vocals for the legendary Nile! Tour starts Thursday! Get your tickets now!!!"
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Profanity Premiere New Song "Disputed Territory"
German death metal band Profanity premiere a new song entitled "Disputed Territory (feat. Dave Suzuki)", taken from their upcoming new album "Fragments of Solace", which will be out in stores December 04th, 2020.
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Buried Realm Premiere New Single
Colorado-based melodic death metal project Buried Realm premiere a new song entitled "The Wonder and Terror of Fortune", taken from their upcoming new album "Embodiment of the Divine", which will be released on July 24th.
Check out now "The Wonder and Terror of Fortune" below.
The new outing includes the below guest performances:
Andy Gillion (Mors Principium Est) on (Overlord & Scales of Queen Dragon)
Benjamin Ellis (Scar Symmetry) on (Master Psychosis & Embodiment of the Divine)
Bob Katsionis (ex-Firewind) on (Silver Tongue)
Dean Arnold (Operus, ex-Vital Remains) on (The Burning Remnants & Silver Tongue)
Lee McKinney (Born of Osiris) on (Infinite Mutation)
Peter Wichers (ex-Soilwork) on (In the Shallow Light & Embodiment of the Divine)
Rafael Trujillo (ex-Obscura) on (The Wonder and Terror of Fortune)
Ryan Strain (Chaos For The Masses) on (Master Psychosis, In the Shallow Light, Infinite Mutation, The Wonder and Terror of Fortune)
Explains mastermind Josh Dummer the significance of the song: More...
Just For Fun
See: Anselmo Vs. Werner Backstage Boxing Match
In the below video, you can watch Phil Anselmo (Down, Superjoint, ex-Pantera) and Vital Remains vocalist Brian Werner don the gloves for some friendly sparring match:
Headline News
Former Vital Remains Vocalist Jake Raymond Dead
Ex-Vital Remains live vocalist Jake Raymond has died. As also mentioned by the group’s guitarist Tony Lazaro below, both former vocalists Scott Wily and Chris Ross both passed last year:
“I found out late yesterday some very sad news that a old friend and Vital Remains singer passed away. His name was Jake Raymond, and he was a good friend! Some of you might remember Jake was VR’s vocalist back in 2001 before we recorded Dechristianize album. He really loved the band and always held us in high regard.Even though i hadn’t spoken or seen Jake in a few years i always hope things were going good for him. I remember the last time i saw him he came out to one of our local shows in Providence and we had fun catching up and talking about the good old days! We laughed alot that night and i remember he started helping me sell merch and asked if i needed any help?
You were always trying to help bro and i wish i could have helped you bro. Thank you for that and everything else you did for me!! I will always remember the good times we had brother! This is really so sad. I’m sick of losing so many friends this year. This makes three Vital Remains singers that passed in the last year.
Three brothers i will not forget! Thank you Jake for your friendship and all your help when i needed it! Thank you for all your work with the band!! I wish i could have been there for you more brother,but we kind of took different paths. I hope you are at peace now. Rest easy brother and until we meet again. My Deepest condolences to his family and friends. RIP Jake“
Headline News
Former Vital Remains Singer Passes Away
Former Vital Remains frontman Scott Wily, who was with the group from 2008 to 2012, has passed away according to his former bandmates. No cause of death has been announced as of yet. A posting on the official Vital Remains Facebook page by guitarist Tony Lazaro reads as follows:
"It is with heavy heart and deep sadness that i say Gator Gaeton Collier and I (Tony ) lost and old friend and singer of Vital Remains Scott Willey. I had just seen him this summer at Summer Slaughter Fest in July. And we had a nice conversation about alot of things. We told some road stories from the past and we had some good laughs. I will always remember the good times my friend.
"Until we me again for that next jam! Rest in Peace Brother ....My Condolences to his Family and friends! \m/" More...
Buried Realm Premieres "Asphyxiation’s Lullaby"
Colorado musician/vocalist Josh Dummer's solo project Buried Realm premieres a new song entitled "Asphyxiation’s Lullaby", taken from the upcoming new album "The Ichor Carcinoma", which is set for release on September 29th, 2017.
The release boasts a list of guest appearances including Bob Katsionis (Firewind, Septicflesh), Brandon Ellis (Arsis, The Black Dahlia Murder, Cannabis Corpse), Christopher Amott (Arch Enemy, Armageddon), Dean Paul Arnold (Vital Remains), Marios Iliopoulos (Nightrage), Peter Wichers (Soilwork), Ryan Strain (Recode The Subliminal), Teemu Mäntysaari (Wintersun), and Travis Montgomery (Threat Signal, Jeff Loomis band).
Check out now "Asphyxiation’s Lullaby" below.
Explains Josh Dummer: More...
Vital Remains Announces Tour
Alpha Omega Tours has the huge pleasure to announce today a Vital Remains Latin American tour, kicking off July 2nd in San Jose (Costa Rica) and running through Brazil on the 15th. Check out all the confirmed dates below:
July 02 - Jose, Costa Rica @ Club Peppers
July 04 - Panama City, Panama @ Hangar 18
July 07 - La Paz, Bolivia @ Salon De Oro
July 08 - Cochabamba, Bolivia @ Ex-Carnivale
July 11 - Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Museo Rock
July 12 - Montevideu, Uruguay @ BJ Sala
July 13 - Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Clash Club
July 14 - Fortaleza, Brazil @ Teatro Boca Rica
July 15 - Belem, Brazil @ Parque Dos Igarapes More...
Venom Inc. Touring Europe October 2016
Venom Inc. are hitting Europe in October with support from death metal legends Vital Remains and Italian underground cult black metallers Mortuary Drape, who will be celebrating their 30th anniversary with an absolute classic set.
They will be joined by Brazilian old school death metal outfit Nervochaos and Australian thrashers Desecrator. States Venom Inc.'s press-release:
"After more than 20 years and for reasons that will become apparent, along with repeated fan requests, we introduce ...VENOM.INC - IRON & STEEL!
"Following on from the much acclaimed Prime Evil album era and in the great tradition of VENOM, the three protagonists continue to brew the cauldron......
"MANTAS - THE DEMOLITION MAN – ABADDON Are BACK! With a FULL and CLASSIC VENOM set plus NEW album tracks! It is time to set the record straight and give back what was lost. Welcome to the beginning of the end!"
Check out all dates below: More...
Hate Eternal Adds More Tour Dates
Hate Eternal has announced new North American tour dates as part of the "Infernus" world tour.
The new tour begins on May 6th in San Antonio, and runs through the Eastern U.S. and parts of Canada.
The band will be joined by Vital Remains, Black Fast, and Inanimate Existence, along with local and regional support bands to be announced in the coming weeks.
A full list of confirmed tour dates can be found below.
May 6 San Antonio, TX @ Rock Box
May 7 Houston, TX @ Eastdown Warehouse
May 8 Ft Worth, TX @ Rail Club
May 10 Merriam, KS @ Aftershock
May 11 Milwaukee, WI @ Metal Grill
May 12 Joliet, IL @ Bada Brew
May 13 Detroit, MI @ Harpos
May 14 Hamilton, ON @ The Underground
May 15 Montreal, QC @ Les Foufounes Electriques
May 17 Quebec City, QC @ L'Anti
May 18 Worcester, MA @ Palladium
May 19 Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus
May 20 Philadelphia, PA @ Voltage
May 22 NC @ tba
May 23 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
May 25 Ft Lauderdale / Miami, FL tba More...
Belphegor Kicking Off European Tour
Europe's diabolical death metal force, Belphegor, will kick off the U.K. leg of the "Conjuring The Dead Raid" tour next week. The tour is in celebration of current release "Conjuring The Dead" (reviewed here) out now via Nuclear Blast.
The Belphegor horde, led by band founder Helmuth Lehner, will launch this crushing assault on the U.K. alongside U.S. death metallers Vital Remains, Polish death/black metal group Hate as well as Liverpool-based symphonic black metallers Ethereal. The complete run of EU dates includes 17 shows in nine different countries.
Mighty front man Helmuth Lehner had to say: “Hail! It's great to return to the mighty land of NWOBHM. Always a pleasure to glorify brutal Metal with you demons! You better not miss this fucking extraordinary, blasphemous death/black metal package! ENGLAND IS GOING TO HELL WITH US ON 7TH DECEMBER 2015!!”
The U.K. leg of the trek features these dates:
7th December - Sheffield, Corporation
8th December – 1865 Club, Southampton
9th December – Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton
10th December – The Dome, London More...
Column
Sunday Old School: Vital Remains
Ordinarily, when a news story provides the inspiration to choose which band will be featured in the Sunday Old School column, it's because the group has split, reformed or a member has passed away. However, this week, the choice was made when a police officer in Florida was fired for joining a well known death metal band on stage and singing along to their song, "Let the Killing Begin." The quartet in question hails from Providence, Rhode Island and goes by the name of Vital Remains.
The group was forged in 1988 by guitarist, Paul Flynn, who was soon joined in his endeavour by guitarist Butch Machado, vocalist Mike Flynn, bassist Tom Supkow, and drummer Chris Dupont. Mike Flynn and Butch Machado did not last long however, as Vital Remains decided they needed better musicians and replaced the duo with Jeff Gruslin and Tony Lazaro respectively. Spurred on by the writing partnership of the two guitar players, the group became one of the most popular live acts in their local scene and after recording two demos, "Reduced to Ashes" and "Excruciating Pain," they caught the attention of French label, Thrash Records, who signed them up. More...
Belphegor Announces Tour With Vital Remains
Austria's mightiest extreme metal export Belphegor is proud to announce that the "Conjuring The Dead Raid" European tour will be visiting U.K. soil in December along with other European territory.
The Belphegor horde, led by band founder Helmuth Lehner, will launch this crushing assault alongside U.S. death metallers Vital Remains, Polish death/black metal group Hate, as well as Liverpool-based symphonic black metallers Ethereal. The run of European dates includes 17 shows in nine different countries.
Helmuth had to say regarding the tour announcement; “Hail! It's great to return to the mighty land of NWOBHM. Always a pleasure to glorify brutal Metal with you demons! You better not miss this fucking extraordinary, blasphemous Death/Black Metal package! ENGLAND IS GOING TO HELL WITH US ON 7TH DECEMBER 2015!!”
Dates are as follows: More...
Necronomicon Announces U.S. Tour
Canadian extreme metal horde Necronomicon has announced a forthcoming U.S. tour in support of "Rise Of The Elder Ones" (reviewed here).
The tour begins on October 15 in Brooklyn, NY and will run throughout the month into November, seeing Necronomicon playing alongside Vital Remains, with The Kennedy Veil on select dates.
10/15 Brooklyn, NY @ Nihil Gallery
10/16 Frederick, MD @ Cafe 611
10/17 Fort Wayne, IN @ Skeletunes Lounge
10/18 Danville, IL @ Vintage Villains
10/19 Chicago, IL @ Red Line Tap
10/22 Wichita, KS @ Corky's
**10/23 Denver, CO @ Roxy Theater
**10/24 Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Bar
**10/26 Spokane, WA @ The Pin
**10/27 Seattle WA @ Studio Seven
**10/29 Petaluma, CA @ Phoenix Theater
**10/30 Reno, NV @ PB & J's
**10/31 Long Beach, CA @ Di Piazza's
**11/2 Mesa, AZ @ Club Red
**11/4 Lubbock, TX @ Depot O Bar
**11/5 Austin, TX @ Dirty Dog
11/6 Ft Worth TX @ Tomcats West
** = With The Kennedy Veil More...
Report
Texas Independence Fest Day 2: Whitechapel
Deathcore was the chosen style of music for day two of Texas Independence Fest in Austin, Texas. Whitechapel headlined and Oceano and Boris The Blade were two of the bands providing support. All those bands played the main stage, the Garage Stage. Before getting into this this stage, I would like to look at some of the small stage, Control Room Stage. Metalcore seems to be alive and well in Temple, Texas, a town located an hour north of Austin. Insonomist out of Temple played yesterday’s show and In The Trench played today. Vocalist Steven Harding’s refrain was infectious and the band got the small crowd in motion. More...
Just For Fun
Vital Remains' Frontman Onstage Crucifix Incident
Vital Remains singer Brian Werner disapproved of a (non inverted) crucifix hanging above the stage during the bands set at the Haven Lounge in Orlando, Florida. He proceeded to take it down and lead the crowd in a "Fuck Jesus" chant while the club's owner storms the stage to counteract him.
Check out now the hilarious scene below.
Gortal Streaming Vital Remains Cover
Gortal has posted a cover of the Vital Remains track "I Am God," which can be heard below, and the band comments:
"After more than a year off release of 'Deamonolith' Gortal announces the vinyl version of the album. It will be released in 2014 by Pagan Records.
"The album will also contain of a bonus track - the cover of Vital Remains - 'I am God' – listen to it now below! We have played this cover for many years. We recorded this to give honor to Vital Remains
"We remind you 'Deamonolith' was released in December 2012 and has achieved excellent reviews among maniax and the media. At present Gortal is slowly preparing to create a new material for the third CD." More...