Winds of Plague

Winds of Plague, the pioneering deathcore band from Upland, California, burst onto the scene in 2002, initially under the name Bleak December. Their unique blend of brutal deathcore and symphonic elements quickly set them apart, establishing them as early innovators in the genre. The bands name, adopted in April 2005, is a direct quote from Unearths "Endless": "Growing wings of sorrow/have brought you to the winds of plague."

Their independent 2005 demo, A Cold Day in Hell, showcased their raw talent and foreshadowed their future success. Several tracks from this demo would later find their way onto their debut full-length.

In 2008, Winds of Plague signed with Century Media Records and unleashed Decimate the Weak, featuring re-recorded material from A Cold Day in Hell alongside new, devastating tracks. This solidified their position in the deathcore scene. Following up with The Great Stone War on August 11, 2009, the band continued to evolve their sound amidst lineup changes.