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Band Timeline

2009

Formation of Full of Hell

Full of Hell, an American grindcore band, was formed in 2009 in Ocean City, Maryland, and Central Pennsylvania. The band took its name from a song by Entombed. The original lineup included Dylan Walker on lead vocals and electronics, Spencer Hazard on guitars and noise, Dave Bland on drums, and Brandon Brown on bass and backing vocals. The band quickly developed a reputation for their intense and experimental grindcore, powerviolence, and noise-infused sound.
2011

Debut Album 'Roots of Earth Are Consuming My Home' Released

Full of Hell released their debut studio album, 'Roots of Earth Are Consuming My Home,' in 2011. This album marked their entry into the extreme music scene by showcasing their blistering and brutal style, combining grindcore, powerviolence, and noise elements. The album helped establish their presence and set the foundation for their evolving sound and later collaborations.
2013

Second Album 'Rudiments of Mutilation' Released

In 2013, Full of Hell released their second studio album, 'Rudiments of Mutilation,' further expanding their aggressive and experimental sound. The album solidified the band's reputation for blending different extreme music genres, pushing boundaries with chaotic and intense compositions. The release contributed to their growing fanbase and critical recognition within the metal and hardcore communities.
2014

Collaboration Album 'Full of Hell & Merzbow' Released

The band released 'Full of Hell & Merzbow' in 2014, a collaborative album with renowned Japanese noise artist Merzbow. This release demonstrated their willingness to explore avant-garde and noise territories, incorporating harsh noise textures with their grindcore foundation. The collaboration broadened their audience and established them as a progressive force within extreme music circles.
2015

Lineup Change: Brandon Brown Departs, Sam DiGristine Joins

In 2015, original bassist Brandon Brown left the band. He was replaced by Sam DiGristine, previously of Jarhead Fertilizer, an associated act involving former members including Brown and drummer Dave Bland. This change helped maintain Full of Hell’s momentum and brought new dynamics to their rhythm section, as DiGristine also contributed saxophone and backing vocals.
2016

EP 'Amber Mote in the Black Vault' and Collaboration with The Body

On January 8, 2016, Full of Hell released a four-song EP titled 'Amber Mote in the Black Vault' via Bad Teeth Recordings. The EP included three original tracks and a cover of Melvins' song 'Oven,' a reflection of the band’s diverse influences. In March 2016, they released 'One Day You Will Ache Like I Ache,' a collaborative album with avant-garde metal band The Body, recorded without prior writing sessions, emphasizing spontaneity and synergy between the two acts.
2017

Fifth Studio Album 'Trumpeting Ecstasy' Released

Full of Hell’s fifth studio album, 'Trumpeting Ecstasy,' was released on May 5, 2017. The album received critical acclaim and was ranked number 4 on Exclaim!'s Top 10 Metal and Hardcore Albums of 2017. It highlighted the band’s evolving experimentation and refinement within grindcore and noise, blending intensity with artistic maturity. Later in 2017, they released another collaborative album with The Body, 'Ascending a Mountain of Heavy Light,' further exploring experimental soundscapes.
2018

Signing with Relapse Records

On February 13, 2018, Full of Hell announced they had signed with Relapse Records, a leading label known for extreme metal and experimental music. This move marked a significant step in their career, providing them with greater distribution and support to reach wider audiences globally, and setting the stage for subsequent releases and increased visibility within the metal community.
2019

Release of 'Weeping Choir'

In 2019, under the Relapse Records banner, Full of Hell released their sixth studio album, 'Weeping Choir.' This album continued their trajectory of combining grindcore aggression with noise and experimental elements, showcasing further growth in songwriting and production. The release was met with positive critiques, reinforcing their status as innovators in extreme music genres.
2021

Release of 'Garden of Burning Apparitions'

Full of Hell released 'Garden of Burning Apparitions' in 2021. This album further pushed the boundaries of their sound, integrating chaotic noise, punk aggression, and dark atmospheres. The record underscored the band's commitment to evolving artistically while retaining their ferocious intensity. It contributed to affirming their influential position in the contemporary extreme music scene.
2023

Collaborations with Primitive Man and Addition of Gabe Solomon

March 2023 saw the release of 'Suffocating Hallucination,' a collaboration album with doom metal band Primitive Man that featured heavy, sludgy textures intertwined with Full of Hell’s signature harshness. Additionally, in 2023, Gabe Solomon joined the band as a guitarist, expanding their lineup and live capabilities, fostering new creative directions.
2024

Release of 'Coagulated Bliss' and Collaboration with Nothing

In 2024, Full of Hell released their latest studio album, 'Coagulated Bliss.' This release demonstrated the band’s continued evolution and dedication to experimental extreme music. Later in the same year, they announced another collaborative album 'When No Birds Sang' with shoegaze band Nothing, reflecting their versatility and willingness to merge disparate genres to create innovative sonic experiences.

Albums

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Roots of Earth Are Consuming My Home
11 tracks
2011
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Rudiments of Mutilation
10 tracks
2013
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Thee Insurmountable Wall / The Exotic Sounds of Psywarfare
2 tracks
2014
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Full of Hell · Merzbow
11 tracks
2014
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Sister Fawn
5 tracks
2015
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One Day You Will Ache Like I Ache
10 tracks
2016
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Trumpeting Ecstasy
11 tracks
2017
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Ascending a Mountain of Heavy Light
8 tracks
2017
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Weeping Choir
11 tracks
2019
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Garden of Burning Apparitions
12 tracks
2021
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Suffocating Hallucination
5 tracks
2023
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When No Birds Sang
6 tracks
2023
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Coagulated Bliss
12 tracks
2024
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Scraping the Divine
12 tracks
2024
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Members

Current

Name
Begin
Occupation

David Bland

2009

Drums (drum set)

Percussion

Spencer Hazard

2009

Effects

Dylan Walker

2009

Electronic instruments

Spencer Hazard

2009

Guitar

Gabe Solomon

2023

Guitar

Additional

Dylan Walker

2009

Lead vocals

Dylan Walker

2009

Effects

Sam DiGristine

2015

Background vocals

Sam DiGristine

2015

Bass guitar

History

Name
Begin
End
Occupation

Brandon Brown

2009
2015

Background vocals

Brandon Brown

2009
2015

Bass guitar

Story of Full of Hell

Full of Hell, the grindcore titans hailing from Ocean City, Maryland, and Central Pennsylvania, exploded onto the scene in 2009. Initially releasing music through A389 Recordings and Profound Lore Records, they've since ascended to become a Relapse Records powerhouse. Their ferocious discography boasts six full-length albums: Roots of Earth Are Consuming My Home (2011), Rudiments of Mutilation (2013), Trumpeting Ecstasy (2017), Weeping Choir (2019), Garden of Burning Apparitions (2021), and Coagulated Bliss (2024). This impressive output is further augmented by a slew of EPs and split releases.

Their collaborative spirit is equally legendary. Full of Hell have unleashed five critically acclaimed collaborative albums, including the landmark 2014 pairing with Japanese noise artist Merzbow, Full of Hell & Merzbow. They've also teamed up with sludge metal behemoths the Body (One Day You Will Ache Like I Ache (2016) and Ascending a Mountain of Heavy Light (2017)), doom metal titans Primitive Man (Suffocating Hallucination, March 2023), and shoegaze innovators Nothing (When No Birds Sang, December 2023), showcasing their versatility and influence across multiple subgenres.

The band's history also includes a lineup change in 2015, with original bassist Brandon Brown departing and being replaced by Sam DiGristine of Jarhead Fertilizer (another project featuring Brown and drummer Dave Bland). Spencer Hazard maintains a straight edge lifestyle, while Bland is the band's only vegan member, reflecting the diverse personalities within this intensely focused collective. A notable release was the Amber Mote in the Black Vault EP (2016) via Bad Teeth Recordings, featuring a compelling cover of Melvins' "Oven," a testament to their eclectic influences and long-standing admiration for the grunge pioneers.

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