Annotations of an Autopsy

Annotations of an Autopsy
Company type	Band
Industry	Music
Founded	2006
Headquarters	Lowestoft, Suffolk, England
Area served	Europe, United Kingdom
Products	Deathcore music, EPs, Albums

Adapted from the English Wikipedia article Annotations of an Autopsy, available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 30 November 2025

Annotations of an Autopsy (AOAA) is a deathcore group originating from Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, established in 2006. Their initial EP, Welcome to Sludge City, was issued in 2007. After releasing two full-length albums, Before the Throne of Infection (2008) and The Reign of Darkness (2010), the band dissolved in 2013 but later reunited in 2018, subsequently launching the EP World of Sludge in 2019.

History

Formed in 2006, AOAA debuted with a demo the same year and followed up with their first EP in 2007. Their inaugural album, Before the Throne of Infection, released in 2008, broadened their audience beyond the UK and led to tours across Europe. The album garnered favorable critiques from genre-focused outlets. To support this release, they appeared at events such as the Download Festival and participated in the Summer Slaughter Tour 2008 alongside notable bands including Suicide Silence and Abigail Williams. In August 2008, drummer Dan Smith was succeeded by Lyn Jeffs, formerly of Ingested.

March 2009 marked AOAA’s signing with Nuclear Blast, after which they recorded their subsequent album at Foel Studio. That year also saw them headline the European Dominatour. Personnel shifts took place with Ross Davey departing in March and Lyn Jeffs exiting in September; their roles were filled by Nath Applegate on bass and Brad Merry on drums.

Their sophomore album, II: The Reign of Darkness, was released in January 2010, accompanied by intensified promotional efforts including music videos for tracks "Bone Crown" and "Stage Breaker" (featured on the 2011 EP Dark Days). In 2010, guitarist Sam Dawkins and drummer Brad Merry left due to personal conflicts and differences; Don Jones and Neil Hayward were brought in as replacements.

AOAA toured Europe in March 2012 alongside My Autumn, Frontside, and Drown My Day. Following multiple festival performances into early 2013, the band announced an indefinite hiatus in April 2012.

Despite the break, AOAA reunited sporadically and released the World of Sludge EP in 2019. They reassembled again in 2025 to support the Slaughter to Prevail "Grizzly Winter" tour with Suicide Silence and Dying Fetus, intending to perform the entire World of Sludge EP at every concert.

Musical style and influences

The sound of Annotations of an Autopsy is identified within genres such as death metal, deathcore, grindcore, brutal death metal, and hardcore punk.

Members

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Current

Steve Regan – vocals (2006–present)
Nath Applegate – bass (2009–present)
Neil Hayward – drums (2010–present)
Sean Mason – guitars (2011–present)
Al Commons – guitars (2018–present)

Former

Matt – bass (2006–2007)
Al Clayton — guitars (2006–2008)
Dan Smith – drums (2006–2008)
Sam Dawkins – guitars (2008–2010)
Jamie Sweeny – guitars (2006–2011)
Ross Davey – bass (2007–2009)
Don Jones – guitars (2007 session, 2010–2013)
Lyn Jeffs – drums (2008–2009)
Sean Hynes – bass (2009)
Brad Merry – drums (2009–2010)

Guests

Erik Rutan – vocals ("Bone Crown")
Scotty Hall – vocals ("Murder")

Discography