All Shall Perish

All Shall Perish
Company type	Band
Industry	Music
Founded	2002
Headquarters	Oakland, California, United States
Products	Studio albums, music videos
Parent	Nuclear Blast

All Shall Perish is a deathcore group originating from Oakland, California, established in 2002. Affiliated with Nuclear Blast, they have delivered four studio albums under this label. Their most recent release, This Is Where It Ends, debuted in 2011.

The band is widely regarded as a foundational influence within the deathcore music scene.

Origins and Nuclear Blast contract (2002–2008)

The band was created in 2002 by former members of San Francisco Bay Area acts such as Antagony, End of All, and Boof. The original roster featured Matt Kuykendall, Ben Orum, Mike Tiner, Caysen Russo, and Craig Betit. Following a 2003 demo release, they caught the attention of Japanese label Amputated Vein Records, which issued their first album, Hate, Malice, Revenge, on August 19, 2003; this album was later reissued by Nuclear Blast in 2005. Their 2006 record The Price of Existence included the track "Eradication," which gained rotation on MTV2's Headbangers Ball. A viral mashup pairing their song "There Is No Business To Be Done On A Dead Planet" with boy band 'N Sync's "Bye Bye Bye" significantly broadened their audience.

Released on September 16, 2008 through Nuclear Blast, their third album Awaken the Dreamers debuted at number 126 on the Billboard 200 and secured the top spot on the Top Heatseekers chart with first-week sales of 5,500 copies. Guitarist Caysen Russo and vocalist Craig Betit appeared solely on the debut album and were succeeded by Chris Storey and Hernan "Eddie" Hermida respectively.

All Shall Perish embarked on extensive tours across the United States in 2006 and took part in The Darkness Over Europe tour in 2007. Bray Almini from Suffokate occasionally filled in for bassist Mike Tiner during live performances. In September 2008, they toured several Russian cities including Irkutsk, Novosibirsk, Tomsk, and Omsk, marking them as the first all-American metal band to perform in Siberia. Additionally, they joined the European segment of the Hell On Earth Tour 2008. On November 11, 2008, the band shot a music video for their single "Never... Again," directed by Gary Smithson in downtown Los Angeles.

Personnel adjustments (2009–2010)

On February 5, 2009, All Shall Perish announced guitarist Chris Storey's exit and introduced Jason Richardson as his replacement. The band also confirmed plans for upcoming tours including a headlining slot, participation in the Atticus Clothing tour, and appearances at major European festivals. After completing the Night of the Living Shred Tour, they returned to California to commence writing their next album; however, progress was described as "very slow" by Mike Tiner. Early in 2010, Richardson departed to join Born of Osiris. On June 5, 2010, a revised lineup was unveiled: founding drummer Matt Kuykendall was replaced by Adam Pierce (previously with Sea of Treachery) while Francesco Artusato (from Hiss of Atrocities) took over lead guitar duties. Mike Tiner remained as the sole original member.

This Is Where It Ends era and Hermida's departure (2010–2015)

On November 8, 2010, All Shall Perish announced they had begun work on a new record. Guitarist Ben Orum described the creative process as flowing effortlessly and anticipated it would be among their most intense and rhythmically dynamic releases. On January 31, 2011, they were confirmed to perform at the fourth annual Mayhem Festival, appearing on the Revolver Stage alongside bands such as Suicide Silence, Machine Head, and Testament.

Their fourth studio album, This Is Where It Ends, was released on July 26, 2011 in the United States and July 29 in Europe. In April 2012, World Digital initiated a $150,000 lawsuit against approximately 80 individuals accused of unauthorized BitTorrent downloads of the album. The band publicly opposed this legal action and expressed support for their fans; consequently, the lawsuit was dropped.

On October 3, 2013, vocalist Eddie Hermida officially joined Suicide Silence, a move confirmed by both groups soon after. All Shall Perish announced intentions to continue without him. Mike Tiner later clarified that Hermida's departure was voluntary as he chose to focus his efforts on Suicide Silence rather than All Shall Perish.

Reunion of original members and disbandment (2015–2020)

On October 21, 2015, All Shall Perish confirmed that Hernan "Eddie" Hermida and guitarist Chris Storey were rejoining the band, alongside founding members Matt Kuykendall, Caysen Russo, and Ben Orum. The announcement also mentioned that original vocalist Craig Betit would be involved in some capacity. However, bassist Mike Tiner declined a personal offer to return. It was also confirmed that Francesco Artusato and drummer Adam Pierce were no longer affiliated with the group.

Despite a period of dormancy, the band disclosed on April 20, 2019, that they were creating new material. Nevertheless, Hermida declared on April 21, 2020, that the reunion plans had been cancelled.

Reunion (2024–present)

On January 31, 2024, All Shall Perish revealed their reunion to perform at the Big Texas Metal Fest scheduled for May. Shortly after, they announced an additional reunion appearance at the Inkcarceration Festival in July. The lineup for these shows includes vocalist Hernan "Eddie" Hermida, guitarists Ben Orum and Chris Storey, as well as drummer Matt Kuykendall.

Musical style, influences and lyrical themes

All Shall Perish is chiefly identified with deathcore but also integrates elements from metalcore and technical death metal genres. Their style draws significant inspiration from European metal scenes, particularly Swedish death metal. Their influences span a broad range including Opeth, Cannibal Corpse, At the Gates, Dying Fetus, The Beatles, Journey, Michael Jackson, Queen, Pantera among others.

The band's lyrics predominantly address political subjects such as authoritarianism, fascism, corporate power structures, and organized religion. For instance, "Black Gold Reign" from Awaken the Dreamers critiques global dependence on oil as a form of currency. Although much of their work is politically motivated, some tracks delve into personal themes—for example, "In This Life of Pain" from This Is Where It Ends and "Deconstruction" from Hate, Malice, Revenge, which was inspired by original vocalist Craig Betit's former girlfriend.

Band members

Current members

Ben Orum – rhythm guitar
Matt Kuykendall – drums
Hernan "Eddie" Hermida – vocals
Chris Storey – lead guitar

Current touring musicians

Adrian Oropeza – bass
Andrew Baird – drums

Former members

Mike Tiner – bass
Craig Betit – vocals
Caysen Russo – lead guitar
Jason Richardson – lead guitar
Francesco Artusato – lead guitar
Adam Pierce – drums
Rob Maramonte – rhythm guitar

Former touring musicians

Bray Almini – bass
Joey Ellis – rhythm guitar
Luke Jaeger – rhythm guitar

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Music videos

Year	Title	Director
2003	"Deconstruction"	Carlos Saldana & Bray Almini
2006	"Eradication"	Richie Valdez
2008	"Never... Again" (unreleased)	Gary Smithson
2011	"There Is Nothing Left"	David Brodsky
2011	"Royalty Into Exile"	Tommy Jones

External links

Official site