This Sudden Darkness was started in the summer of 2011. The newly formed band, a raw canvas for blood,sweat & tears was underway. Now from the garages & basements of Oskaloosa, IA, the bands founders Cory Gullion (vocals), Brian Lundy (guitar), Justen Rice (bass) and Gage Shilling (drums) began to write the bands first and still hard hitting songs. Not long after the bands conception, Lundy departed from the group to fulfill his obligation to the Marine Corp., leaving behind still favorited song material . Now to fill the vacancy of Lundy's position, Stephen John (long time friend & ex bandmate of Gullion's) was brought in, 6 strings ablazin! This new lineup was ready for action, from local watering holes to international acts across the country, This Sudden Darkness was on the rise.
The band soon decided to experiment with a second vocalist, John Blythe, who's dark and heavy growls were an excellent addition to this metal monster & shortly followed was second guitarist Colin Frye. Frye's hard & heavy sound had stoked the fire in the belly of the beast. T.S.D was off again, Playin show after hard hitting show in the Summer of 2012, Sharing the stage with such Bands as, Spineshank, Riven, Blue Felix, Sid Wilson Static X and many many more extraordinary bands.
After a long hot summer and into the Fall, Blythe had decided to leave the band . Soon after, TSD recruited a young vocalist from Hedrick Ia., Tyler Fick. Although filling the vocal parts of Blythe, Fick has his own original sound that proves to be a driving force in the current TSD lineup.
In the winter of 2013, Gage Shilling (founder/drummer), decided to pursue other career options & mutually disbanded from the group. Again causing growing pains, TSD went searching & found a very suitable replacement, Scott Fogle. Fogle from Oskaloosa IA., quickly become the heartbeat in the TSD Family.
2013 will be the most profound year yet for this metal machine, new material,hard hitting songs and a stage show that will not disapoint. Stay Infected with TSD. Without you, there is no us!
The band soon decided to experiment with a second vocalist, John Blythe, who's dark and heavy growls were an excellent addition to this metal monster & shortly followed was second guitarist Colin Frye. Frye's hard & heavy sound had stoked the fire in the belly of the beast. T.S.D was off again, Playin show after hard hitting show in the Summer of 2012, Sharing the stage with such Bands as, Spineshank, Riven, Blue Felix, Sid Wilson Static X and many many more extraordinary bands.
After a long hot summer and into the Fall, Blythe had decided to leave the band . Soon after, TSD recruited a young vocalist from Hedrick Ia., Tyler Fick. Although filling the vocal parts of Blythe, Fick has his own original sound that proves to be a driving force in the current TSD lineup.
In the winter of 2013, Gage Shilling (founder/drummer), decided to pursue other career options & mutually disbanded from the group. Again causing growing pains, TSD went searching & found a very suitable replacement, Scott Fogle. Fogle from Oskaloosa IA., quickly become the heartbeat in the TSD Family.
2013 will be the most profound year yet for this metal machine, new material,hard hitting songs and a stage show that will not disapoint. Stay Infected with TSD. Without you, there is no us!