MANAGEMENT / BOOKING:
Subgenre Entertainment
Phone: (707) 328 6183
email: embryonicdevourment@gmail.com
BIOGRAPHY:
Grinding brutality, in its own unique form, shredding the minds of all alike from the close-minded, and feeble, to the strongest of free thinkers... Embryonic Devourment formed as a three piece band in early 2003 with founding members Lauren Pike(guitar), Austin Spence (Bass) and Luke Boutiette(drums). After 8 months of writing and playing they agreed to add snother member of a local band, Johnny Helvete (vocals). In November/December 2003 they went into Trident Studios and recorded the brutally acclaimed 5 song EP "Beheaded by Volition", recorded and engineered by Juan Urteaga of the band Vile, which quickly got them signed to Grotesque Music, out of Spain. The release immediately received media attention in worldwide publications such as Pit Magazine, Metal Maniacs, Terrorizer, Metal Pages, Bast Magazine, and several zines and online sites. . The band received airplay on Sirius Satellite Radio, college radio stations, fm stations, and was mentioned in many of their local newspapers. .
In February '05, Embryonic Devourment parted ways with Johnny Helvete, as he went on to start a career and a family, and had Austin Spence take over on vocals along with his bass duties instead. The band continued to shred and brutalize, with new material constantly being created on an overtly technical level. Meanwhile, with all the promotion and sales that was happening the band was really starting to gain a steady following worldwide. In mid 2007 Embryonic Devourment finished recording their debut full length album entitled “Fear of Reality Exceeds Fantasy”, recorded and engineered by Matt Sotelo of Decrepit Birth, and mastered by Colin Davis of Vile. The new full length was quickly signed and released in Febuary 2008 on Deepsend Records. This was followed by an intense promotion campaign which included interviews and reviews in major metal magazines such as Metal Maniacs, Pit Magazine, Terrorizer, Metal Hammer, online zines etc. The release also received major in store distribution with a company called Lumberjack Mordam which helped the band get their music into stores like Rasputin, Amoeba Records, Best Buy, and hundreds more including online digital stores. The band, label, and distributor pushed the release hard and sold out of 2 cd pressings, appeared on various compilations and splits, and is still selling well. The band decided to add an additional guitar player to expand songwriting possibilities and make the live set sound bigger. Adam Weber was a longtime friend and by far the best choice in a land where few good deathmetal guitarists are available, and quickly meshed with the band on every level. The new lineup embarked on 24 day U.S. tour with Insidious Decrepancy in March of 2008 and another 23 days around the U.S. in Mar. 2009 with Lecherous Nocturne. The tours and video were a huge success and helped establish the band a deeply carved niche in the underground metal scene.
In 2010, the band released their 2nd full length album titled “Vivid Interpretations Of The Void” and have since played a number of west coast shows and fests, and prepared for a chance to tour extensively again.
In January, 2012, Embryonic Devourment joined forces with the esteemed management company Extreme Management Group, who has worked dilligently behind the scenes for some of today's finest and most respected death metal artists. The band toured all over the USA in 2012 with established death metal bands such as ORIGIN, DECREPIT BIRTH, ABORTED, CATTLE DECAPITATION and is currently finished the writing process for their 3rd full length entitiled "Reptilian Agenda". The release quickly landed them attention worldwide as their lyrical content surfaced with a thick conspiracy based overtone about the manipulation of mankind by a group of alien/reptilian masonic overlords. The controversy of their subject matter began to carve its way and created a universe all its own. It created a platform for an intense lyricial sense that captivated and engaged fans in a very world related way that begged the question of the ruling elites and their influence upon society. The members of Embryonic Devourment knew they wanted to take their band as far as it can go, and feel that their angular, oddly unique brand of death metal was capable of penetrating the minds of all who dare to listen.
In 2017 the band embarked on a European tour with Malignancy, Nader Sadek (feat. members of Morbid Angel, Nile, and Necrophagist), and Stages Of Decomposition. It was a great success and pivoted the band to begin searching for a new record label, having completed their 3 album contract with Deepsend Records. The band continued touring and playing shows until the onset of the Covid 19 era. Going into a dark time of sickness and despair with virtually no concerts being booked the band took the necessary time to begin writing what would be considered a breakthrough album. They shoppped their new material to several labels and redceived many offers which were carefully considered.
Recently in 2022 the band signed a 3 album deal with the world renowned UNIQUE LEADER RECORDS and released their 4th full length album "Heresy Of The Highest Order". Quickly gaining radio play, worldwide distribution, and a new attention surrounding their controversial alienistic subject matter the band are poised to ascertain themselves in the death metal community as one of the premier bands of its genre.
Over the past years Embryonic Devourment has shared the stage and toured with dozens of the finest death metal bands in the world such including Origin, Decrepit Birth, Atheist, Suffocation, Carcass, Sadus, Obituary, Possessed, Asesino, Cannibal Corpse, Thine Eyes Bleed, Exodus,Repulsion, Psycroptic, Vile, Rings of Saturn, Arkaik, The Faceless, Pig Destroyer, Exhumed, Unmerciful, Severed Savior, Odious Mortem, Deeds of Flesh, Reciprocal, Cephalic Carnage, Braindrill, Sleep Terror, Anal Blast, Anal Cunt, Skitzo, Inherit Disease, To Violently Vomit,Putrid Pile, Wretch, Insidious Decrepancy, Oops I Stepped in Some Christ, and many others besides. They have also played with literally hundreds of local acts from all over California, the West Coast, and the rest of the U.S. as well.
CURRENT LINE UP:
AUSTIN SPENCE Bass/Vocals
DONNIE SMALL - Guitar
LUKE BOUTIETTE - Drums
BEN HARRIS - Guitar
Other websites:
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WWW.REVERBNATION.COM/EMBRYONICDEVOURMENT
WWW.TWITTER.COM/EMBRYONICDEVOUR
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/EMBRYONICDEVOURMENT
Record Label: WWW.UNIQUELEADER.COM
The band has just successfully completed a European tour with the band Malignancy. The countries included were Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, Czech Republic, Sweden, Austria, and The Netherlands
The band played the 2ns stage at this years Netherlands Death Fest and was received with great enthusiasm. Playing to a packed house the band showcased a barrage of material spanning across all 4 of their releases.
The band will headline Fresno Death Fesrt on August 12th alongside Face Of Ruin and many other great up and coming acts in the death metal scene.
The band will headline this years Washington Death Fest on Nov. 17th in Bremerton Washington.
The band has completed a month long west coast tour which included a date with Death Metal monsters NILE. Also on tour with the band were GRAVESPELL and NOCTAMBULANT. The band is now currently writing material for what will be their 5th offering unto the metal masses.
The band will be embarking on a series of dates w/ MALIGNANCY in Europe for sometime around Feb. 2017 - The tour is still in the planning stage but we are excited and will have more updates on that soon!
The band has completed recording for their 2014 release entitled "Reptilian Agenda". With a whole new sound that encompasses elements of technicality, groove, and energy the band promises surprises and hooks that will keep the listener interested and impressed. Mixed and Mastered by Colin Davis (VILE) at his private facilities for sheer quality and clarity. The band states "This is a release you can count on and is by far our best work yet".
Embryonic Devourment has been asked by Blast Beat Entertainment to take part on the Death across the US tour in mar - apr 2014. The tour will be 3 weeks total with a band called Abolishment Of Flesh. The band is also in talks with Rock The Nation USA talent agency and will be added to their roster of bands for touring opportunities in 2014. Their roster includes such acts as Deicide, Abyssmal Dawn, Obituary, and many more underground heavyweights. Expect to see the band a lot more when they tour the U.S. extensively in 2014. The band welcomes any and all touring opportunities for 2014 ... get in touch at embryonicdevourment@gmail.com for availability
The press section has been updated! The band has sent out digital versions of their new album "Reptilian Agenda" to a handful of established reviewers, writers, and zines to help build buzz for the upcoming release. Also added are a few show flyers from some of the bands more prominent shows of 2013. More to come...
The band is nearing completion for theor new 2013 release "Reptiliphiliac". The band is done with the tracking portion of the album and is now in the mixing phase. After the proper mix is dialed in it will be sent out to Colin Davis at Imperial Mastering for the final master process. "This is by far our strongest and most dynsmic material written so far and we are excited to unleash this slab of sickness" boasts frontman Austin Spence.
Embryonic Devourment will be coheadlining as direct support for metal supergroup ASESINO and also VERBAL ABUSE at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco Jan 18th 2013.
Asesino is a Mexican-American extreme metal supergroup and a side project of Fear Factory guitarist Dino Cazares. The band has featured members of Brujeria, Fear Factory, Sepultura, Sadistic Intent and Static-X.
VERBAL ABUSE is "the" innovator of what we call nowadays as hardcore punk. SLAYER covered multiple Verbal Abuse songs for their release "undisputed Attitude". Need we say more? VA is an underground staple of the punk rock hall of fame
See our "Press" Section for flyer
The band will be recording 8 new songs tentatively scheduled for January 2013. The band feels it is their strongest and most diverse material yet, all the while retaining the grinding sound that E.D. is known for. Until then the band will be mostly practicing the new material and doing the occasional one off show. Stay tuned!
The band finished an awesome 2 week U.S. tour with heavyweights ORIGIN, CATTLE DECAPITATION, DECREPIT BIRTH, and ABORTED for the Occupation Domination tour 2012. A whole new swarm of fans and a fresh new buzz has been accomplished. With a recording date set for January 2013 the band will again hit the scene with a new vitality and 8 new songs of the best material written by the band to date.
The band will be doing an upcoming tour in April 2012 in support of their latest release "Vivid Interpretations Of The Void" . More details to be announced soon....
Be sure to like Embryonic Devourment at www.facebook.com/embryonicdevourment
To download our equipment rider go the "Contact" section. You will find the download link there...cheers!
Embryonic Devourment are pleased to announce they will be co headlining a show in Modesto, Ca. with metal legends SACRED REICH on Jan. 27th 2012. To see a copy of the flyer go to www.myspace.com/embryonicdevourment - Cheers!
After 10 long years of hard work EMBRYONIC DEVOURMENT are pleased to announce their new partnership with Extreme Management Group, Inc. This new signing means that the band will now have professional management and a team working behind them to handle all business affairs and booking. The band is super excited and can’t wait to take on the new year with professional representation and a new outlook. To EMG’s credit, they are also managing Death Metal heavyweights Suffocation, Origin, Aborted, and Decrepit Birth just to name a few. With such a successful management resume Embryonic Devourment are on the right track towards attaining a new level for themselves within the genre. (please post). We will tweak it on our end and post as well.
Upcoming shows in january...check our shows page...
The band has been working hard writing material for the next upcoming album. The band goes on to say "the new stuff we've been writing is our strongest yet. We've written a collection of 8 songs so far which are very diverse in sound and groove, all the while still maintaining the fast brutality that we're known for". The band has also signed a new management deal with EMG (Extreme Music Group) and hopes to be embarking on tour dates around the USA and abroad in mid to late 2012. Having completed 2 U.S. tours, numerous festival dates, and 3 releases under their belt; Embryonic Devourment are now ready to take the world by storm.
630 3rd Street
Oakland CA. 94607
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105 E.14th St. Oakland, CA 94577
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EMBRYONIC DEVOURMENT shares the stage alongside WITCHAVEN and EXMORTUS at the Low Gap Park in Ukiah, Ca. - Show is All Ages and Free!!!
EMBRYONIC DEVOURMENT shares the stage alongside VILE , IMPALED , FEAST, and BLOODGEON at Oakland's premier metal venue - See ya there!!
w/ Gorod and Inanimate Existence
Headliner at The Bay Area Death Fest 2013
Headlining the Lake County Metal fest with 15 other local bands
Headliner
40 sick bands over 3 days!
w/ Insidious Decrepancy (Relapse)
w/ Plague Widow (willowtip)
w/ POSSESSED - ``630 3rd street - Oakland, Ca.
w/ Ignit and Sadistic Hallucinations
The Brooktrails Lodge, Willits CA.
Malones Bar and Grill, Santa Ana, CA. w/ Defeated Sanity
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