The entity which is known as UNMERCIFUL was incepted in June 2001. Frustrated musicians James King (former shredder for Trails Of Decay), & Clint Appelhanz (original Origina bassist), began writing the sickest music they could and recorded it straight to computer (Clint just happened to have graduated recording/engineering school as well). The two quickly progressed and realized that this would need to be a full band. After auditioning various musicians and not being able to keep a stable lineup, UNMERCIFUL temporarily disbanded in 2002. Clint rejoined Origina as a guitarist (after the departure of Jeremy Turner). Then, after the departure of John Longstreth, James King followed suit. The two recorded Echoes Of Decimation with Origin in 2004, with a few tours to follow (one of which was with Malevolent Creation). In early 2005, Jeremy Turner (who, since his departure from Origin, toured the world with Death Metal legends Cannibal Corpse). Joined up with UNMERCIFUL, along with sick up and comer Tony Reust on vocals. In the summer of 2005, they recorded a full length which would later become known as Unmercifully Beaten. Without a bassist, Clint James and Jeremy performed bass duties on the songs. Alex Webster also contributed session bass for the song "Shotgun Sodomy." Only later would UNMERCIFUL get the help from finger shredder Derek Engemann (Cast The Stone) as permanent bassist. UNMERCIFUL sent out demos to various labels and none other than Unique Leader Records picked up the group, signing a two record deal. On August 22nd, 2006, Unmercifully Beaten was released with tremendous reviews. In November/December, UNMERCIFUL will embark on a monumental tour with none other than Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus and Necrophagist!!! Look for UNMERCIFUL in a city near you....crushing EVERYTHING in their path!!!!

Founded in 2001, UNMERCIFUL released its debut, Unmercifully Beaten, in 2006. With intensive tour runs from 2006 through 2009 with the likes of Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus, Necrophagist, Decrepit Birth, Cryptopsy, and more, the band went through various personnel changes before deciding to disband in 2009. What started out as just a reunion show in 2012, quickly returned the band to working status. With consistent live shows and numerous metal fest appearances, the band released a self-titled demo in 2014 as a first step in the process to completing its first full-length release in nearly a decade. After the abrupt departure of drummer James King, John Longstreth was enlisted to record drums for Ravenous Impulse.