Mortal Treason
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2001 in Hartselle, Alabama, United States |
| Defunct | 2005 (initially) |
| Fate | Disbanded in 2005; reunited in 2014; currently inactive |
| Headquarters | Hartselle , United States |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
Mortal Treason is a metalcore group originating from the Huntsville, Alabama region in the United States. Their initial release, A Call to the Martyrs, came out in 2004. After undergoing major lineup adjustments, they followed up with their sophomore album, Sunrise over a Sea of Blood, in 2005. The band dissolved shortly after a brief touring period but reunited on December 8, 2014, featuring most of the founding members and started crafting new songs. At present, the group remains inactive due to members’ family obligations.[1]
From their debut record, Mortal Treason contributed two songs, "Khampa Nomads" and "War Within," to the compilation album Flicker Rocks Harder.
Biography
Originating in Hartselle, Alabama, Mortal Treason produced two albums under the Flicker Records label. Their debut, A Call to the Martyrs, showcased a classic metalcore sound, whereas their second album, Sunrise over a Sea of Blood, integrated death metal influences.
The band attributed their split to divine will amidst speculation about problems with their record label. On September 11, 2005, Seth Kimbrough made the official announcement of the group’s breakup.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Following the disbandment, Seth Kimbrough became part of the death metal outfit Misery Chastain. TJ Alford joined the metalcore act War of Ages. Steve Robinson moved on to Materia Medica before that band dissolved. Adam Wright became involved with worship collective The Glorious Unseen, which released Tonight the Stars Speak. Alan Sears started a family and played in hardcore band Bareknuckle. Richie Reale relocated to St. Petersburg, Florida, earned a degree from Full Sail University, and currently works as an engineer at Audio Vision in Miami.
Mortal Treason participated in The Rise of the Robots Tour alongside groups such as The Showdown and Staple.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Seth Kimbrough is also recognized as an X-Games BMX athlete and was featured as a playable character in the video game Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX 2.
On December 8, 2014, Mortal Treason announced their comeback through Facebook, reuniting much of the original lineup. Clay Byrom joined later as bassist after several rehearsals.[2]Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content Currently, the band is on hold due to members’ professional and personal responsibilities but intends to regroup when circumstances allow.[1]
Band members
- Current members
- Seth Kimbrough – lead vocals (2001–2005, 2014–present)
- Chase Nickens – drums (2001–2004, 2014–present)
- Alan Sears – guitar (2014–present), bass guitar (2001–2004)
- Clay Byrom – bass guitar (2014–present)
- Josh Jarrett – guitar (2001–2005, 2014–present)
- Former members
- Elizabeth Kimbrough – keyboards (2004–2005)
- Adam Wright – guitar (2004–2005)
- TJ Alford – bass guitar (2004–2005)
- Steve Robinson – drums (2005)
- Richie Reale – guitar (2001–2004)
- Bruce Crisman - bass (2001)
- Timeline
Discography
- Studio albums
| Album | Year of release |
|---|---|
| A Call to the Martyrs | 2004 |
| Sunrise over a Sea of Blood | 2005 |
Additional releases'
- Flicker Rocks Harder (2004) – featured the tracks "Khampa Nomands" and "War Within"
External links
- American deathcore bands
- Christian metal groups from the United States
- American five-member musical acts
- Artists signed to Flicker Records
- Bands formed in 2001
- Groups disbanded in 2005
- Musical acts originating from Hartselle, Alabama
- Alabama-based heavy metal bands
- Bands reunited in 2014
- Musical groups disestablished in 2005