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ALETHEIAN

Progressive, Melodic, Death Metal

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Blending the intensity of modern brutality with the innovation and experimentation of the pioneering extreme metal bands, ALETHEIAN gracefully combines elements of technical, progressive, European, and melodic metal into a unique brand of American death metal. ALETHEIAN was originally formed in central Pennsylvania in 1997 under the name CRUTCH, founded on the goal to bring a fresh sound and a positive message to a dark, dry scene. CRUTCH released a few independent albums and built a loyal following before changing the name in 2003 and maturing into a legitimate contender in the progressive/melodic death metal scene. In 2005, ALETHEIAN recorded the self-produced Dying Vine album and has subsequently toured around the country promoting the independent release. Catching the attention of Ironclad Recordings, Dying Vine proves to be the elite caliber of album worth re-releasing for national distribution. Re-mixed and re-mastered by Alan Douches at West WestSide Music in 2008, ALETHEIAN's Ironclad debut Dying Vine also features a blistering rendition of the classic CYNIC track "How Could I".
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Member Since: 2/4/2005
Band Website: aletheian.com
Band Members: Alex Kenis - Guitars,Donny Swigart - Guitars,Joel Thorpe - Vocals,Joe Walmer - Drums

Influences: Death, Cynic, Carcass, At the Gates, Emperor, Dream Theater
Sounds Like: Death, Cynic, Carcass, Extol, At the Gates, Emperor, Dream Theater,
Record Label: Ironclad Recordings
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Aletheian "Dying Vine" out TODAY May 13!!! /w Cynic cover song +

Aletheian "Dying Vine" in stores today May 13th!!!Dear friends, the re-release of Aletheians' 'Dying Vine' is available in stores today, May 13th!! The disc was re-mixed by Studio Insomnia, and re-mas...
Posted by ALETHEIAN on Tue, 13 May 2008 02:48:00 PST

First blog in a while... CD update

It has been a good while since the last blog, so here is a small update: Next week we will finally be sending the mixes off to the mastering house. The work will be done at West Westside Studios. W...
Posted by ALETHEIAN on Sun, 20 Jan 2008 09:32:00 PST

SUMMER 2007 NEWS

Hello All, here is a lot of overdue news.  Thanks for your patience.   First off, we'll be leaving for a short tour on Tues, the dates and details are at the end of this message.  We ho...
Posted by ALETHEIAN on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 01:22:00 PST

Record Label and New England Metal Fest 07

Hey all, exciting news: ALETHEIAN has signed on with IRONCLAD RECORDINGS and will be playing Sat April 28th at the 9th annual New England Metal and Hardcore Fest. IronClad Recordings is a sub-label o...
Posted by ALETHEIAN on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:14:00 PST

RECORD LABEL and NEW ENGLAND METAL FEST 07

Hey all, exciting news: ALETHEIAN has signed on with IRONCLAD RECORDINGS and will be playing Sat April 28th at the 9th annual New England Metal and Hardcore Fest. IronClad Recordings is a sub-label o...
Posted by ALETHEIAN on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:15:00 PST

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! (and NEW PICS)

Dear Friends, Fans, and Loyal Supporters:  MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!  Sorry for the incredibly long period of silence.  Since the end of the summer we have all been overwhelmed with a variety...
Posted by ALETHEIAN on Mon, 25 Dec 2006 11:01:00 PST

DEATH 4 LIFE FEST II - Sat April 1st - Final Line-up

DEATH 4 LIFE FEST II - Final Line-Up 2:30 - Doors Open3:00 - Fleshbane - Harrisburg, PA 3:35 - Defleshuary - Lancaster, PA4:10 - Israfel - Albany, NY 4:50 - Death Enthroned - Harrisburg, PA&nb...
Posted by ALETHEIAN on Thu, 26 Jan 2006 08:08:00 PST

BIG NEWS FOR THE NEW YEAR!

Aletheian is proud to announce that guitarist Alex Kenis will be collaborating with Solid State Records recording artists; Becoming the Archetype. After 6 years, Jon Star is leaving Becoming the Arch...
Posted by ALETHEIAN on Mon, 09 Jan 2006 12:43:00 PST

Back from summer tour...

Hey everyone!Thanks to all who came out and saw us this summer while we were on the road. Also, lots of love goes out to those who kindly let us stay at their places... not only did you help us out, b...
Posted by ALETHEIAN on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

NEW CD AND DVD - RELEASED

Aletheian's New CD and DVD have been Released. Aletheian would like to invite to you one of three CD/DVD Release shows on Fri June 24th (Lebanon, PA), 25th (Harrisburg, PA), and 26th (Hagerstown, MD)....
Posted by ALETHEIAN on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST