Thrown into Exile

Thrown into Exile

Thrown into Exile playing Rockstar Mayhem Festival in Camden, New Jersey on July 19, 2013.
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres Thrash metal, metalcore
Years active 2011–present
Labels Unsigned
Associated acts Butcher Babies, Battlecross, Emmure, DevilDriver, Fear Factory
Website Thrown into Exile on Facebook
Members Mario Rubio
Henry Derek
Ray Sanchez
Dave Corsile
Past members Evan Seidlitz
Colin Reed
Erik Tisinger
Chase Brickenden

Thrown into Exile is a five-piece American metal band from Los Angeles, California. They got their first break in 2012 when they were able to win the “Road to Mayhem” competition to secure a slot performing on the same bill as bands Slipknot, Motörhead, Anthrax, and Slayer.[1] The band has so far released one EP and toured on the Mayhem Festival 2013 in support of it.[2] The band has opened for a number of notable bands including Sepultura, Fear Factory, Chimaira, All Shall Perish, Testament, Morbid Angel, and more.[3]

Touring (2012)

In 2012, Thrown into Exile have been touring intensively on the Rockstar Mayhem Festival, the Summer Slaughter tour and the California Metalfest, as well as opening slots for Testament, Fear Factory and Sepultura.[4] The band has also been working on their debut four-song EP due out in 2013.[5] They're working with producer Mike Spreitzer of the band Devildriver.[6] In 2012, the band got connected with the people from Mayhem Festival when they did the Headbang for the Highway contest to win a spot on the Sumerian Stage.[7] They won the battle of the bands to open up the Sumerian Stage for the first day in San Bernardino of Mayhem Fest.[6]

Debut EP, Mayhem Festival, and lineup changes (2013–present)

Thrown into Exile debut EP was released on April 2, 2013 via iTunes, and Amazon. The EP was produced by Devildriver guitarist Mike Spreitzer. For summer 2013, the band will return on this years Rockstar Mayhem Festival, but now as an official touring band for the entire tour. They will share the stage with headliners Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch. Mastadon, & Machine head.[1] Sirius Radio Liquid Metal channel has been playing and supporting their first single Not Alone all summer long and have been receiving constant requests to play it.[6]

The band has been working on their debut full-length album due out in 2014.[8] According to Evan's Facebook, he said they already have about 7 songs finished, and that they were shopping around for the right label to sign to before they release it.[4]

On November 16, 2013, it was announced that Chase, Erik, Evan, and Colin will no longer be in Thrown into Exile due to musical differences, leaving Mario the only original member left.[9] In May 2014, it was announced that the four members formed a new band called Grimace.[10]

On December 23, 2014, it was announced that former Scar the Martyr vocalist Henry Derek was the band's new vocalist. The band also released a new song titled "Restore the Truth", which features former DevilDriver drummer John Boecklin.[11] A few days later, the rest of the band lineup was also revealed.

Music style and influences

The band has been described as Metalcore, Death metal, Black metal, and Thrash metal.[6] The band themselves have cited Children Of Bodom, Machine Head, Amon Amarth, Rob Zombie,[12] Black Sabbath, Metallica, Pantera, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth, In Flames, Fear Factory, Soilwork, Slipknot, Danzig,[13] Misfits,[14] Dimmu Borgir, Bathory, Mayhem,[15] Satyricon,[16] Testament, Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, Devildriver,[17] and Lamb of God[18] as their artistic influences.

In an interview, Mario had stated on behalf of the bands influences as: "I mean the list goes on and on and on! But there’s also stuff outside of metal, our drummer Chase comes from a jazz, funk, & R&B background and I really enjoy listening to Louis Prima, Dean Martin, Depeche Mode, Morrisey, The Smiths, Frank Sinatra etc.[12]

Evan has also cited that his vocal style, image, and stage performance is influenced by Björn Strid of Soilwork,[16] Satyr of Satyricon, and Shagrath of Dimmu Borgir.[19]

Members

Current members
Former members

Discography

Studio albums

Album details Peak chart positions
US US Heat US Indep US Hard Rock US Rock
Thrown into Exile
  • EP
  • Release date: April 2, 2013
  • Label: Self-released

Singles

Year Title Album
2013 "Not Alone" Thrown into Exile

Music videos

Year Title Director
2013 Not Alone Fabio Jafet

Non-Album Tracks

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Rockstar Mayhem Festival 2013". Rockstarmayhemfest.com. Retrieved 2013-08-17.
  2. http://rockstarmayhemfest.com/band/thrown-into-exile
  3. "Thrown Into Exile". Facebook. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "An Interview with Evan Seidlitz of Thrown into Exile". Joe Daly. 2013-05-06. Retrieved 2013-08-17.
  5. "iTunes - Music - Thrown into Exile - EP by Thrown into Exile". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-04-02. Retrieved 2013-08-17.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "Exclusive Interview with Evan and Mario of Thrown into Exile". Maine Music News. 1977-08-16. Retrieved 2013-08-17.
  7. "Blog / Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. 2013 Bands Announced Tickets On Sale Now / Headbang For The Highway 2013". Rockstarmayhemfest.com. 2013-04-17. Retrieved 2013-08-17.
  8. "Thrown into Exile – Mayhem Festival Photos". Maine Music News. 1977-08-16. Retrieved 2013-08-17.
  9. Gates, Audriana. "Thrown into Exile Call it Quits…for now". Retrieved 2014-08-03.
  10. Bowns, Hannah. "Grimace EP Reviewed". Retrieved 2014-08-03.
  11. "Thrown Into Exile Premiere New Song, “Restore the Truth”". Retrieved 2014-12-23.
  12. 12.0 12.1 "Thrown into Exile Make Their Big Break Touring Mayhem". OC Concert Guide.com. 2013-06-06. Retrieved 2013-08-17.
  13. "Show Review: Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem, Shoreline Amphitheater, June 30, 2013". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  14. "Thrown into Exile - Info". Facebook. Retrieved 2013-08-17.
  15. "Thrown into Exile ~ Interview ~ Mayhem 2013 on ROCK HARD LIVE". YouTube. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  16. 16.0 16.1 "Thrown Into Exile talks w Eric Blair about Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. 2013". YouTube. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  17. "Thrown Into Exile – Self Titled EP". Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  18. "REVIEW: Thrown into Exile – ‘Thrown into Exile’". SoCalMusicToday.com. Retrieved 2013-08-17.
  19. "REVIEW: Thrown Into Exile – ‘Thrown Into Exile’". SoCalMusicToday.com. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  20. "Thrown Into Exile - Realizing Fate". YouTube. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
  21. 21.0 21.1 "Thrown Into Exile Concert Setlists". setlist.fm. Retrieved 3 January 2015.

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