{"id":133,"date":"2023-02-08T00:07:22","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T22:07:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hansweb.dk\/?p=133"},"modified":"2026-02-02T17:58:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:58:51","slug":"dyscarnate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.hansweb.dk\/index.php\/2023\/02\/08\/dyscarnate\/","title":{"rendered":"Dyscarnate\u00a0\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dyscarnate @ SWR XXI 2018\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a5p0eB00Iok?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=a5p0eB00Iok&amp;t=259s\">4:19<\/a> Of Mice and Mountains <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=a5p0eB00Iok&amp;t=512s\">8:32<\/a> Cain Enable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=a5p0eB00Iok&amp;t=799s\">13:19<\/a> Backbreaker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=a5p0eB00Iok&amp;t=1060s\">17:40<\/a> Traitors In The Palace <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=a5p0eB00Iok&amp;t=1315s\">21:55<\/a> Drone In The Hive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=a5p0eB00Iok&amp;t=1580s\">26:20<\/a> Iron Strengthens Iron <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=a5p0eB00Iok&amp;t=1875s\">31:15<\/a> A Promethean <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=a5p0eB00Iok&amp;t=2260s\">37:40<\/a> This Is Fire<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dyscarnate<\/strong> is a titan of the modern British Death Metal scene, originating from <strong>Horsham, West Sussex<\/strong>.<sup><\/sup> Operating as a power trio, they are renowned for a &#8220;no-nonsense&#8221; approach that emphasizes punishing grooves, rhythmic precision, and a dual-vocal onslaught.<sup><\/sup> They have been frequently hailed by the British press (including <em>Terrorizer<\/em> and <em>Metal Hammer<\/em>) as one of the best death metal bands the UK has produced in decades.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Band Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Horsham, England, United Kingdom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Formed:<\/strong> 2004 (originally as <em>Incarnate<\/em> in 2003)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Genre:<\/strong> Death Metal \/ Groove Metal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Label:<\/strong> Unique Leader Records (formerly Siege of Amida \/ Candlelight)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lyrical Themes:<\/strong> Humanity&#8217;s downfall, struggle, strength, and internal conflict.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>History &amp; Development<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The band was founded in 2004 by Tom Whitty, Henry Bates, and Matt Unsworth.<sup><\/sup> They quickly moved away from the raw, unpolished demos of their early years (<em>Incarnate<\/em> and <em>Dyscarnate<\/em> demos) to a more sophisticated, &#8220;clean-cut&#8221; aesthetic\u2014both in their sharp musical production and their personal appearance.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Breakthrough:<\/strong> Their 2008 EP <em>Annihilate to Liberate<\/em> acted as a lightning rod for the UK scene, leading to a multi-album deal with Siege of Amida Records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rise to Dominance:<\/strong> Their debut album <em>Enduring the Massacre<\/em> (2010) and the follow-up <em>And So It Came to Pass<\/em> (2012) solidified their reputation. They toured relentlessly across Europe, Australia, and Russia, sharing stages with heavyweights like <em>The Black Dahlia Murder<\/em> and <em>Despised Icon<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unique Leader Era:<\/strong> After a five-year hiatus from the studio, they returned in 2017 with <em>With All Their Might<\/em> on the prestigious Unique Leader Records. This album showcased a more mid-paced, &#8220;heavy-handed&#8221; groove that fans have dubbed &#8220;industrial-strength.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Musical Style: &#8220;Three Men, One Purpose&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dyscarnate\u2019s sound is distinctive because it avoids many of the common tropes of Death Metal.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Minimalism:<\/strong> They rarely use guitar solos or tremolo picking, instead focusing on &#8220;chunky,&#8221; palm-muted riffs and intricate rhythmic structures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dual Vocals:<\/strong> Bassist Henry Bates and guitarist Tom Whitty share vocal duties, alternating between deep gutturals and higher-register shrieks, creating a dynamic, conversational aggression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Groove-Oriented:<\/strong> While they are capable of blistering speed, their strength lies in the &#8220;swing&#8221; and weight of their riffs, often drawing comparisons to <strong>Dying Fetus<\/strong>, <strong>Misery Index<\/strong>, and <strong>Behemoth<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Discography<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Release<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Label<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>2008<\/td><td><em>Annihilate to Liberate<\/em><\/td><td>EP<\/td><td>Independent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2010<\/td><td><em>Enduring the Massacre<\/em><\/td><td>Full-length<\/td><td>Siege of Amida<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2012<\/td><td><em>And So It Came to Pass<\/em><\/td><td>Full-length<\/td><td>Siege of Amida<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2017<\/td><td><em>With All Their Might<\/em><\/td><td>Full-length<\/td><td>Unique Leader Records<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Current Lineup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The band has maintained a remarkably stable core throughout their career:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tom Whitty:<\/strong> Guitars, Vocals (2004\u2013Present)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Matt Unsworth:<\/strong> Drums (2004\u2013Present)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Al Llewellyn:<\/strong> Bass, Vocals (Joined in 2015, replacing founding member Henry Bates)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> If you want to experience their &#8220;wall of sound,&#8221; check out the music video for <strong>&#8220;Iron Strengthens Iron&#8221;<\/strong>\u2014it&#8217;s widely considered their signature track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of <strong>early 2026<\/strong>, here is the most current information on <strong>Dyscarnate<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Status &amp; New Music (2025\u20132026)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The band has been notoriously quiet regarding studio releases since 2017&#8217;s <em>With All Their Might<\/em>, leading to frequent &#8220;are they still active?&#8221; discussions among fans. However:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Active Status:<\/strong> Dyscarnate is still officially <strong>active<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Material:<\/strong> Reports from late 2024 and throughout 2025 indicate the band has been working on their fourth studio album. Sources close to their label, <strong>Willowtip Records<\/strong>, suggested a potential drop for late 2025 or early 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health Challenges:<\/strong> Part of the long delay was reportedly due to vocalist Tom Whitty battling health issues (Long Covid), which sidelined the band&#8217;s intensive writing and touring schedule for a significant period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Touring &amp; Live Shows<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dyscarnate is known for being a &#8220;road warrior&#8221; band, though their appearances have been selective recently:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2026 Festivals:<\/strong> They are rumored to be appearing at several European &#8220;Open Air&#8221; festivals in the summer of 2026 as part of a comeback cycle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Past Tours:<\/strong> Their last major global trek was supporting <strong>Fit For An Autopsy<\/strong>, <strong>Rivers of Nihil<\/strong>, and <strong>Lorna Shore<\/strong>\u2014a tour often cited as one of the heaviest lineups in recent years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The &#8220;Three-Man&#8221; Wall:<\/strong> They continue to perform as a trio, famously producing a sound so thick that first-time viewers often search the stage for a hidden second guitarist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Current Lineup (2026)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The &#8220;Electricians of Death Metal&#8221; (a nickname fans gave them due to their clean-cut, short-haired appearance) consist of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tom Whitty:<\/strong> Guitars, Vocals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Al Llewellyn:<\/strong> Bass, Vocals (Member since 2015)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Matt Unsworth:<\/strong> Drums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summary of the &#8220;Dyscarnate Sound&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are just catching up with them, their hallmark remains <strong>&#8220;Iron Strengthens Iron.&#8221;<\/strong> Their music is defined by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dual Vocal Attack:<\/strong> Nearly 50\/50 split between Tom and Al.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rhythmic Dominance:<\/strong> They focus on &#8220;the bounce&#8221; rather than constant shredding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industrial Precision:<\/strong> Every riff feels calculated and mechanical in its execution.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>4:19 Of Mice and Mountains 8:32 Cain Enable 13:19 Backbreaker 17:40 Traitors In The Palace 21:55 Drone In The Hive 26:20 Iron Strengthens Iron 31:15 A Promethean 37:40 This Is Fire Dyscarnate is a titan of the modern British Death Metal scene, originating from Horsham, West Sussex. 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