Walls of Jericho (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Detroit , United States |
| Products | Metalcore music |
Walls of Jericho is a metalcore group originating from Detroit, United States, established in 1998.
History
At the band's inception, Candace Kucsulain, previously with Apathemy from 1996 to 1998, became a member.
Their initial EP, Underestimated, was released in April 1999. This was soon followed by A Day and a Thousand Years, which combined the Underestimated EP with earlier demo recordings. These releases were managed by Florida-based Eulogy Recordings and subsequently by the European label Genet Records. After extensive touring, Walls of Jericho signed with Trustkill Records, issuing their first full-length album, The Bound Feed the Gagged, in December 1999; Genet Records handled its European distribution.
In 2000, the band contributed to the Metallica tribute compilation Crush 'Em All under Undecided Records with their rendition of "Disposable Heroes". Although a split 7-inch record with Indecision was planned but ultimately canceled, their track later appeared on Undecided's compilation The Old, The New, The Unreleased in 2005.
Following unsuccessful attempts to find a new drummer, Walls of Jericho entered a hiatus phase. During this break, Kucsulain trained as a body piercing apprentice while members Hasty, Ruby, and Rawson initiated the side project It's All Gone to Hell.
The band resumed activity in 2003 with drummer Alexei Rodriguez (formerly of Catharsis). They recorded the album All Hail the Dead, which was released in February 2004. This release was supported by tours across Europe and several headline performances. Rodriguez soon left and was replaced by Dustin Schoenhofer.
Their third studio album, With Devils Amongst Us All, was recorded in 2006 with producer Ben Schigel and released in August of that year. The track "A Trigger Full of Promises" was featured on the compilation MTV2 Headbangers Ball: The Revenge.
In October 2007, Walls of Jericho collaborated with Corey Taylor to produce an acoustic EP titled Redemption, which Trustkill released on April 29, 2008. Taylor provided guest vocals on three songs. Later that year, on July 29, they unveiled their fourth studio album, The American Dream, again produced by Schigel, which marked a stylistic return to their earlier sound.
In early 2014, the band issued the demo "Relentless". Their sixth full-length album, No One Can Save You From Yourself, came out on March 25, 2016 through Napalm Records.
Drummer Dustin Schoenhofer faced arrest in 2019 for allegedly transporting 632 pounds of marijuana. Since then, Walls of Jericho has appeared intermittently at live events, including Furnace Fest performances in both 2021 and 2023.
Sound and influences
According to AllMusic, Walls of Jericho's musical style fuses elements of traditional hardcore punk, thrash metal, and characteristic "chugga-chugga" metalcore marked by intense energy and commitment. Their influences encompass hardcore punk groups such as Minor Threat and Earth Crisis, alongside metal bands like Metallica, Slayer, and Sepultura. Vocalist Candace Kucsulain also cites inspiration from punk and grindcore genres as well as artists including Hole and the Beastie Boys.
Members
Current lineup
- Mike Hasty – lead guitar (1998–2001, 2003–present)
- Candace Kucsulain – lead vocals (1998–2001, 2003–present)
- Aaron Ruby – bass guitar, backing vocals (1998–2001, 2003–present)
- Chris Rawson – rhythm guitar (1998–2001, 2003–present)
- Dustin Schoenhofer – drums (since 2004)
Past members
- Wes Keely – drums (1998–2001)
- Derek Grant – drums (2001)
- Alexei Rodriguez – drums (2003–2004)
Touring musicians
- Richard Thurston – rhythm guitar (2003)
- Bobby Valeu – guitar (2016–present)
- Chris Towning – guitar (2017–2018, 2022–2024)
- Kyle Gailey – guitar (2024–present)
Studio albums
| Album Title | Release Information | US Heatseekers |
US Independent |
Germany |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bound Feed the Gagged |
|
— | — | — |
| All Hail the Dead |
|
— | — | — |
| With Devils Amongst Us All |
|
24 | 31 | — |
| The American Dream |
|
11 | — | — |
| No One Can Save You from Yourself |
|
18 | — | 60 |
| "—" signifies the album did not chart or was not issued in that region | ||||
EPs
| EP Title | Release Data | US Heatseekers |
|---|---|---|
| A Day and a Thousand Years |
|
— |
| From Hell |
|
— |
| Redemption |
|
49 |
| "—" indicates no chart position or release in that territory | ||