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The Faceless - Introduce Vocalist James Dorton

California-based technical/progressive death metal machine The Faceless introduce James Dorton (also Black Crown Initiate) as the band's new permanent frontman.

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Posted: 26.07.2022 by Abattoir | Comments (1)


The Faceless - To Tour With Lorna Shore, Dyscarnate

Tech death metal outfit The Faceless are hitting the road once again for a U.S. tour with Lorna Shore, Dyscarnate, and with NOMVDIC, Dead Eyes Always Dreaming, and The Convalescence on select dates. The American metallers are showcasing their new album, In Becoming A Ghost.

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Event: The Faceless: In Becoming A Ghost US Tour 2018
Posted: 15.05.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (0)


The Faceless - To Play 'Planetary Duality' At Bay Area Death Fest

After releasing the new album In Becoming A Ghost last year, The Faceless are returning to their classic 2008 album, Planetary Duality, to perform it in its entirety at the Bay Area Death Fest in California. The tech death metallers will be headlining day 3 of the fest at Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music this year on June 10th and will be playing the record front to back plus more.

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Posted: 08.03.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


The Faceless - Announce U.S. Shows, Kick Inanimate Existence Off Tour Due To Rape Allegation

UPDATE: Inanimate Existence failed to respond after The Faceless kicked them off their tour, and now a new statement has been released by The Faceless explaining the situation a little bit more. According to them, they dropped Inanimate Existence off the tour due to a rape allegation made against one of the band members, who was not named.

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Posted: 17.11.2017 by BloodTears | Comments (0)


The Faceless - Debut New Song

A new The Faceless tune has recently debuted online. "Digging The Grave" is the new single you can now hear below taken from the impending new studio album, In Becoming A Ghost, the first in five years from the tech death metallers. It will hit stores on on December 1st through Sumerian Records.

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Posted: 01.11.2017 by BloodTears | Comments (2)


The Faceless - Share New Album Title, Artwork And More

The Faceless, who have become notorious for cancelling several tours last minute and constantly changing band members, are finally releasing a new album. The announcement was made by their label Sumerian Records about the follow-up to Autotheism (2012). The good news is that the tech death metallers will release In Becoming A Ghost on December 1st. The pre-orders and a new song will be available on Halloween. For now, check out the album artwork and song titles below.

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Posted: 20.10.2017 by BloodTears | Comments (2)


The Faceless - Release New Single, Join Summer Slaughter Tour

While The Faceless haven't been very active in terms of new releases in the last few years, there is a new song available now. The tune is called "Black Star" and you can enjoy it below. You can also catch the prog/technical death metallers on The Summer Slaughter Tour 2017 along with The Black Dahlia Murder, Dying Fetus, Oceano, Slaughter To Prevail, Origin, Rings Of Saturn, Betraying The Martyrs, Lorna Shore and more.

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Posted: 10.06.2017 by BloodTears | Comments (5)


The Faceless - Drop Off Australian Tour

The Faceless have dropped off another tour last minute. It happened last year, and now it happens again with the Australian tour with The Black Dahlia Murder. The promoter slams the band, and justifies the cancellation with the "incompetency by the band and their management". However, the band has also released a statement, explaining their side of the story. Drama ensues.

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Posted: 12.05.2017 by BloodTears | Comments (4)


The Faceless - Drop Off Tour With BTBAM And Headlining Tour

The Faceless have bailed on yet another tour, and last minute. They were supposed to embark on the upcoming tour with Between The Buried And Me and August Burns Red but that's not happening. Neither is their headlining tour in April. Why are they dropping off the tour? According to them, their fill in vocalist said he wouldn't perform with them on the tour and they didn't have time to solve the issue.

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Posted: 05.03.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (4)


The Faceless - Debut New Song, Announce Tour

Fans haven't listened to new material from The Faceless in a while but that is about to change. However, there is an explanation for that. 2014 especially was a turbulent year for the band with several line-up changes happening, more than usual. Now mainman and frontman Michael "Machine" Keene and The Faceless are making a comeback with a new album. The first song revealed off their upcoming new record is "The Spiraling Void". Listen to it below and don't forget to share your thoughts about it.

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Posted: 29.09.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (17)


The Faceless - Announce New Guitarist

The Faceless has a new face in the band. The tech death metallers have announced the addition of guitarist Justin McKinney. So, Michael "Machine" Keene is not alone in the band anymore after all members deserted last year. Justin McKinney is the guitarist and songwriter of The Zenith Passage. Also, Keene promised new music from The Faceless soon. Their new record is, according to him, almost done.

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Posted: 01.03.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (5)


The Faceless - Drop Off European Tour With Protest The Hero

After bassist Evan Brewer and drummer Alex Rudinger left The Faceless, Michael Keene said on the band's Facebook page that they fully intended to play on the European Protest The Hero tour with The Contortionist. Well, it seems like that didn't go according to plan because mere days from the beginning of the tour, Protest The Hero, who are the headliners, confirm that The Faceless have had to drop off the tour. In fact, The Safety Fire are taking their place on these shows.

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Posted: 09.11.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (4)


The Faceless - Evan Brewer And Alex Rudinger Quit

It's happening again. The Faceless just lost two other members. This time, it was bassist Evan Brewer and drummer Alex "Rudy" Rudinger, who was only in the band since last year. Mastermind Michael "Machine" Keene will have to find other members to replace them. Both musicians have other projects. Evan Brewer has his solo project and Alex "Rudy" Rudinger is the drummer for Conquering Dystopia. It seems like The Faceless looses members every year.

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Posted: 22.10.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (3)


The Faceless - Former Vocalist Passes Away

American tech death metal band The Faceless is mourning the death of their former vocalist Mikey Domingo. There's not too much information about it but Domingo was in the band briefly even though he didn't record anything with them. R.I.P.

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Posted: 07.10.2014 by Bad English | Comments (0)


The Faceless - Headlining Summer Slaughter Canada

Technical death metallers The Faceless will be headlining the Summer Slaughter Canada Club Tour. The tour is happening in August and will also feature Rings Of Saturn, Archspire, Fallujah, Fatality (CAN) and Black Crown Initiate, and will also include three U.S. dates. If you are interested, check out the dates below.

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Event: Summer Slaughter Canada Club Tour 2014
Posted: 11.07.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (0)