List of Underoath members
Underoath is an American rock band from Tampa, Florida. Originally formed on November 30, 1997, by vocalist Dallas Taylor and guitarist Luke Morton,[1] the first lineup of the group was completed with the addition of second guitarist Corey Steger, bassist Rey Anasco and drummer Aaron Gillespie.[2]
The band currently consists of Gillespie, alongside keyboardist Christopher Dudley (since 2000), guitarist Timothy McTague (since 2001), bassist Grant Brandell (since 2002), and vocalist Spencer Chamberlain (since 2003).
History
[edit]Ray Anasco was soon replaced by Octavio Fernandez.[3] Following the departure of Morton in early 1999, Underoath signed to Takehold Records and released its debut album Act of Depression.[4] The band followed up its debut a year later with Cries of the Past, which featured new members Matthew Clark on bass (Fernandez moved to rhythm guitar) and Christopher Dudley on keyboards.[5] Clark was replaced by Billy Nottke in 2001 and later Grant Brandell in January 2002,[6] while Timothy McTague took over from the departing Steger.[7]
In July 2003, it was announced that Taylor had left Underoath.[8] He was temporarily replaced on tour by Matt Tarpey,[9] before Spencer Chamberlain joined later in the year.[10] Also in 2003, Fernandez was briefly replaced by Kelly Scott Nunn,[11] before James Smith joined the band later in the year.[12]
The lineup of Underoath remained stable until April 2010, when it was announced that Gillespie – the last remaining original member of the band – would be leaving.[13] He was replaced by former Norma Jean drummer Daniel Davison the following month.[14] After one more studio album, 2010's Ø (Disambiguation), Underoath announced a farewell tour, which ended on January 26, 2013.[15]
The band returned two years later with original drummer Gillespie returning to the lineup.[16] An eighth studio album, Erase Me, was released in 2018.[17] On March 28, 2023, long-term rhythm guitarist James Smith announced that he had been "informed" he was no longer a member of Underoath.[18]
Members
[edit]Current
[edit]Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
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Aaron Gillespie |
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all Underoath releases except Ø (Disambiguation) (2010) | |
Christopher Dudley |
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all Underoath releases from Cries of the Past (2000) onwards | |
Timothy McTague |
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all Underoath releases from The Changing of Times (2002) onwards | |
Grant Brandell |
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bass | all Underoath releases from They're Only Chasing Safety (2004) onwards | |
Spencer Chamberlain |
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Former
[edit]Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Release contributions |
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Dallas Taylor | 1997–2003 | lead vocals |
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Corey Steger | 1997–2001 (died 2021)[19] |
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Luke Morton | 1997–1999 | lead guitar | none | |
Rey Anasco | 1997–1998 | bass | ||
Octavio Fernandez | 1998–2003 |
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Matthew Clark | 2000–2001 | bass | Cries of the Past (2000) | |
Billy Nottke | 2001–2002 | The Changing of Times (2002) | ||
Kelly Scott Nunn | 2003 | rhythm guitar | none | |
James Smith |
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all Underoath releases from They're Only Chasing Safety (2004) to Voyeurist (2022) | |
Daniel Davison | 2010–2013 |
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Ø (Disambiguation) (2010) |
Touring
[edit]Image | Name | Years active | Instruments | Details |
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Alena Cason | 2000 |
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Cason briefly toured with Underoath during an early tour in support of Cries of the Past in 2000. | |
Matt Tarpey | 2003 | lead vocals | Tarpey filled in on vocals for a tour after original singer Dallas Taylor left the band in July 2003.[9] | |
Kenny Bozich | 2008 | drums | Bozich filled in for Gillespie during a world tour in 2007, after the regular drummer injured his hand.[20] | |
Tyler Smith | 2011 | lead vocals | Smith substituted for Spencer Chamberlain at a show in 2011, after the frontman fell ill.[21] |
Timeline
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/timeline/i5t0iotw0wfycs8dqhzr43v9z183jit.png)
Lineups
[edit]Period | Members | Releases |
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Late 1997 – mid 1998 |
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none |
mid 1998 – early 1999 |
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early 1999 – early 2000 |
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early 2000 – mid 2001 |
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mid 2001 – January 2002 |
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January 2002 – early 2003 |
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none |
early – July 2003 |
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July – November 2003 |
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November 2003 – April 2010 |
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May 2010 – January 2013 |
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Disbanded | ||
August 2015 – March 2023 |
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March 2023 – present |
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none to date |
References
[edit]- ^ "Underoath - Songs, Playlists, Quizzes, Trivia and Bio". MP3.com. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "After More than Ten Years, Aaron Gillespie Leaves Underoath". Lecrae.net. April 9, 2010. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ Crane, Matt (August 28, 2014). "Footage surfaces from one of Underoath's first shows in 1998". Alternative Press. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ Downey, Ryan. "Underøath: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "Cries of the Past - Underøath: Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "Underoath welcomes new bassist". Lambgoat. February 18, 2002. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ Gluckin, Tzvi (May 31, 2018). "Feeling the Vertigo, Feeding the Vibe: Underøath's Timothy McTague and James Smith". Premier Guitar. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "Underoath and vocalist part ways". Lambgoat. July 28, 2003. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ a b Sharpe-Young, Garry (November 1, 2005). New Wave of American Heavy Metal. Zonda Books. p. 339. ISBN 9780958268400. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "Underoath news and notes". Lambgoat. November 18, 2003. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "Kelly Nunn". NoiseTrade. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ Chopik, Ivan (February 18, 2011). "James Smith & Timmy McTague Interview (Underoath)". Guitar Messenger. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "Aaron Gillespie Leaves Underoath". Ultimate Guitar Archive. April 6, 2010. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "Underoath recruits ex-Norma Jean drummer". Lambgoat. May 10, 2010. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ Kraus, Brian (October 13, 2012). "Underoath farewell tour tickets on sale now". Alternative Press. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ Childers, Chad (August 25, 2015). "Underoath Announce Full 2016 Reunion Tour". Loudwire. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ Yeung, Neil Z. "Erase Me - Underoath: Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "Underoath part ways with long-time member James Smith after 20 years". Lambgoat. March 28, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
- ^ Daly, Rhian (2021-03-19). "Former Underoath guitarist Corey Steger dies in car accident". NME. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
- ^ "Underoath Find Replacement For Injured Drummer". Artisan News Service. October 22, 2007. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ Al-Sharif, Rabab (March 8, 2017). "11 times a musician needed a sick day and the fill-in was awesome". Alternative Press. Retrieved July 26, 2018.