Single Bullet Theory - Biography
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2011-2018
Biography
Led by former Pissing Razors guitarist Matt DiFabio, Single Bullet Theory is a sonic force to be reckoned with.
Drawing inspiration from the refined vehemence of black metal to the classy flair of power metal, the Philadelphia-based (then quintet) Single Bullet Theory formed in 2000.
They displayed a strong do-it-yourself attitude and work ethic from the start, touring across the entire United States four times and issuing self-released EPs in 2001 and 2002 and went on to chart at Number 4 on Metal Radio for three weeks.
Their unrelenting drive helped land them the opening slot for the entire month-long Hypocrisy, Soilwork, Killswitch Engage U.S. tour in the spring of 2002.
Single Bullet Theory was finally able to ink a deal with Crash Music Inc. (formerly Pavement Records) in 2003.
It was at this time that the band went from a 5-piece to a 4-piece, with guitarist Matt DiFabio taking over as lead vocalist while also remaining one of the band's guitarists and main songwriter.
The band entered the studio to record their debut album, Route 666 (mixed by James Murphy of Testament, Death and Obituary fame), which was released in April of that year .
Route 666 has been described as "an unforgiving example of sensory assault."
The band filmed their debut music video for the song "Murder Machines" (filmed and produced by Brett Worley), which aired on MTV2's Headbanger's Ball and Fuse TV's Uranium later that year.
SBT toured extensively in support of Route 666 including a month long run with the metal band King Diamond and Entombed in the fall of 2003.
Their second release, Behind Eyes Of Hatred (2004) showcases the group's expanding ability to write powerful rhythms with dynamic grooves while furthering their melodic, structured approach to songwriting.
The album featured guest performances by Matt Thompson (King Diamond) and James Murphy (Death, Testament, Obituary).
In support of Behind Eyes Of Hatred the band ventured across the USA and Canada with Amorphis, Into Eternity and Beyond The Embrace in March of 2005 and also released its second music video for the song "Hollowed Out" (filmed and produced by Jay Bones).
SBT released On Broken Wings in the fall of 2007.
Mixed by longtime friend Eddy Garcia (ex- Ministry, Pissing Razors), On Broken Wings "showcases the bands ability to capture raw, explosive riffing mixed with subtly placed clean passages and incredibly dynamic vocals.
The hooks are strong and the aggressiveness is even stronger."
The band continued pounding the local and regional club circuit, however in the spring of 2008 founding member Matt DiFabio decided to call it quits and put SBT to rest.
After a three year hiatus, Matt DiFabio decided to piece SBT back together.
The band's fourth full length album, "IV", was released in 2011 on the newly emerged Goomba Music. Songs like "Diabolical" showed an extremely aggressive side of the band while tracks like "What Have I" were well qualified to be in any fans of Judas Priest playlist.
"The Auctioneer" is a blistering ten minute instrumental featuring 18 guest guitar solos from 14 well-known metal guitarists.
SBT went on to support a three week tour with Into Eternity in the summer of 2012.
The band also shot and released a music video in late 2011 for the song "Diabolical" (filmed and produced by Jay Bones).
In 2012 SBT recorded a new song and filmed a video for "Edge of Broken" in 2012 (filmed and produced by Matt DiFabio).
In 2014 SBT released a self-titled compilation album.
The album features previously unreleased, remixed, and/or remastered songs, and ends with a previously recorded but never released cover of the song "Spirit Crusher" by the legendary death metal band Death.
SBT began writing for their newest album Divine Ways Of Chaos in 2013, working under a non-pressured, steady pace and recording the album throughout 2014.
Divine Ways Of Chaos is comprised of 10 songs laced with soaring guitar solos, hook-laden choruses, and some of the most brutal grooves the band has ever laid down.
From the hypnotic melodies of "Last Train Out" or "The Arena" to the pure sonic brutality of thrasher "Fire From the Sky", the band has created an epic-feeling album while retaining the intensity SBT is known to deliver.
The title track "Divine Ways of Chaos" marries crushing heaviness with blistering guitar solos while tracks like "Damnation" and "Bleeding for You" showcase the band’s more groove-oriented capabilities, while lyrically representing a dark side of the human psyche.
SBT is currently set to release Divine Ways of Chaos on October 19, 2018. The band has also been working on new material for a future 2018 release, tentatively titled "Dark Fields".
Source: ReverbNation
Drawing inspiration from the refined vehemence of black metal to the classy flair of power metal, the Philadelphia-based (then quintet) Single Bullet Theory formed in 2000.
They displayed a strong do-it-yourself attitude and work ethic from the start, touring across the entire United States four times and issuing self-released EPs in 2001 and 2002 and went on to chart at Number 4 on Metal Radio for three weeks.
Their unrelenting drive helped land them the opening slot for the entire month-long Hypocrisy, Soilwork, Killswitch Engage U.S. tour in the spring of 2002.
Single Bullet Theory was finally able to ink a deal with Crash Music Inc. (formerly Pavement Records) in 2003.
It was at this time that the band went from a 5-piece to a 4-piece, with guitarist Matt DiFabio taking over as lead vocalist while also remaining one of the band's guitarists and main songwriter.
The band entered the studio to record their debut album, Route 666 (mixed by James Murphy of Testament, Death and Obituary fame), which was released in April of that year .
Route 666 has been described as "an unforgiving example of sensory assault."
The band filmed their debut music video for the song "Murder Machines" (filmed and produced by Brett Worley), which aired on MTV2's Headbanger's Ball and Fuse TV's Uranium later that year.
SBT toured extensively in support of Route 666 including a month long run with the metal band King Diamond and Entombed in the fall of 2003.
Their second release, Behind Eyes Of Hatred (2004) showcases the group's expanding ability to write powerful rhythms with dynamic grooves while furthering their melodic, structured approach to songwriting.
The album featured guest performances by Matt Thompson (King Diamond) and James Murphy (Death, Testament, Obituary).
In support of Behind Eyes Of Hatred the band ventured across the USA and Canada with Amorphis, Into Eternity and Beyond The Embrace in March of 2005 and also released its second music video for the song "Hollowed Out" (filmed and produced by Jay Bones).
SBT released On Broken Wings in the fall of 2007.
Mixed by longtime friend Eddy Garcia (ex- Ministry, Pissing Razors), On Broken Wings "showcases the bands ability to capture raw, explosive riffing mixed with subtly placed clean passages and incredibly dynamic vocals.
The hooks are strong and the aggressiveness is even stronger."
The band continued pounding the local and regional club circuit, however in the spring of 2008 founding member Matt DiFabio decided to call it quits and put SBT to rest.
After a three year hiatus, Matt DiFabio decided to piece SBT back together.
The band's fourth full length album, "IV", was released in 2011 on the newly emerged Goomba Music. Songs like "Diabolical" showed an extremely aggressive side of the band while tracks like "What Have I" were well qualified to be in any fans of Judas Priest playlist.
"The Auctioneer" is a blistering ten minute instrumental featuring 18 guest guitar solos from 14 well-known metal guitarists.
SBT went on to support a three week tour with Into Eternity in the summer of 2012.
The band also shot and released a music video in late 2011 for the song "Diabolical" (filmed and produced by Jay Bones).
In 2012 SBT recorded a new song and filmed a video for "Edge of Broken" in 2012 (filmed and produced by Matt DiFabio).
In 2014 SBT released a self-titled compilation album.
The album features previously unreleased, remixed, and/or remastered songs, and ends with a previously recorded but never released cover of the song "Spirit Crusher" by the legendary death metal band Death.
SBT began writing for their newest album Divine Ways Of Chaos in 2013, working under a non-pressured, steady pace and recording the album throughout 2014.
Divine Ways Of Chaos is comprised of 10 songs laced with soaring guitar solos, hook-laden choruses, and some of the most brutal grooves the band has ever laid down.
From the hypnotic melodies of "Last Train Out" or "The Arena" to the pure sonic brutality of thrasher "Fire From the Sky", the band has created an epic-feeling album while retaining the intensity SBT is known to deliver.
The title track "Divine Ways of Chaos" marries crushing heaviness with blistering guitar solos while tracks like "Damnation" and "Bleeding for You" showcase the band’s more groove-oriented capabilities, while lyrically representing a dark side of the human psyche.
SBT is currently set to release Divine Ways of Chaos on October 19, 2018. The band has also been working on new material for a future 2018 release, tentatively titled "Dark Fields".
Source: ReverbNation