Gnashing of Teeth
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1993 in Dayton, Ohio, United States |
| Founder | Duane White, Larry Davis |
| Headquarters | Dayton , United States |
| Products | Studio albums, EPs, singles |
Gnashing of Teeth, initially known as Enslaved, was a technical metal ensemble originating from Dayton, Ohio and formed in 1993. They performed alongside bands such as Abated Mass of Flesh, Every Knee Shall Bow, Extol, and Wolves at the Gate, including appearances at notable gatherings like the 2011 Cornerstone Festival.
History
The group was established by Duane White (guitars and vocals) and Larry Davis (drums) under the moniker Enslaved, focusing on progressive metal during their early phase. After a short break in 1995, they regrouped in 1998, securing a deal with Rowe Productions and issuing their eponymous debut album. In 2001, they participated in the Tribute to Living Sacrifice compilation by contributing a rendition of Living Sacrifice's "No Longer," alongside artists such as Soul Embraced and Kekal.
In 2003, Gnashing of Teeth independently launched the EP titled Nom. Following another interval of inactivity, they resurfaced in 2010 with the album Walking the Appain Way released through Sacrosanct Records. Bassist Kyle Rockwell departed in 2014. After more than twenty years of activity, the band dissolved in May 2016 but reunited in June 2019 featuring Chris McKinney, Duane White, Larry Davis, Kyle Rockwell, and Travis Cooper, performing at the Audiofeed Festival. Later that year, they self-released the single “Judas Goat” in September. After their final disbandment in 2022, the incomplete album Golden Rings of the Noses of Swines was issued in May 2023.
Members
- Current Lineup
- Chris McKinney – lead vocals
- Duane White – guitar and backing vocals (1993–2016, 2019–present)
- Travis Cooper – guitar
- Kyle Rockwell – bass guitar (2007–2009, 2011–2014, 2019–present)
- Larry Davis – drums (1993–2016, 2019–present)
- Former Members
- Ryan Duke – vocals
- Ryan Lynd – guitar
- Marc Garman – bass
- Jason Holbrook – bass (2008)
- Nate Landis – bass
- Josh Deeter – bass (2014–2016)
- Matt Anderson – bass
- Ian Hilt – guitar
- Mike Wise – vocals
- Jay Myers – guitar
Discography
- Studio Albums
- Gnashing of Teeth (2000)
- Walking the Appain Way (2010)
- Golden Rings of the Noses of Swines (2023)
- EPs
- Nom (2005)
- Singles
- "Judas Goat" (2019)
- Additional Tracks
- "No Longer" (Living Sacrifice cover) featured on A Tribute to Living Sacrifice (2001)