Whores (band) explained

Whores.
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Origin:Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Years Active:–present
Label:eOne, Amphetamine Reptile, Brutal Panda, Eolian
Current Members:
  • Christian Lembach
  • Casey Maxwell
  • Douglas Jennings Barrett
Past Members:
  • Steven Higginbottom
  • Travis Owen
  • Jake Schultz
  • Donnie Adkinson
  • Joel Willis

Whores (stylized as WHORES.) is an American noise rock/sludge metal band based in Atlanta, Georgia. It currently consists of vocalist and guitarist Christian Lembach, bass guitarist Casey Maxwell and drummer Douglas Jennings Barrett. The band has released two records through Brutal Panda Records and is known for its "intensely cathartic live shows".[1]

History

Whores was formed in 2010. In 2011, the band released their debut EP, Ruiner, through Brutal Panda Records.[2] This was followed by the EP Clean in 2013, which received attention from music websites such as Pitchfork,[3] [4] Exclaim!,[5] and Sputnikmusic. A split single with the band Rabbits, which consists of The Cure covers, were also released in 2014.[6] [7] On October 28, 2016, they released their new album Gold via eOne Music.[8]

The band has toured the United States alongside acts such as Red Fang, Melvins, Retox, Torche, The Sword, Black Tusk, Deafheaven, Floor, Kylesa, Obliterations, Iron Reagan, Fight Amp, Haan, Louisiana band Capra, and Creepoid.[9]

On February 24, 2024, the band released a new single, "Sicko", from their second studio album, War., which was released on April 12.[10]

Musical style

The band's music is mainly described as noise rock[11] and sludge metal.[12] Pitchfork Media reviewer Andy O'Connor noted the influences of Melvins, Helmet, Karp, Pissed Jeans, and Amphetamine Reptile Records artists.[3]

The band also collaborated with many figures of the noise rock scene. The band's first EP was mastered by Harvey Milk drummer Kyle Spence[13] and their sophomore EP was produced by Ryan Boesch, who worked with various acts such as Melvins, Fu Manchu, Helmet and Foo Fighters.[5]

Band members

Current members

Former members

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums
EPs
Singles

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Whores: Not the Easiest Band Name to Google . . November 2013 . April 8, 2014 . Walschots, Natalie Zina.
  2. Web site: Whores . . April 8, 2014 . Heaney, Gregory.
  3. Web site: Whores - Clean . . November 15, 2013 . April 8, 2014 . O'Connor, Andy.
  4. Web site: Stream New Releases From Laurel Halo, Russian Circles, and Whores Via Pitchfork Advance . . October 21, 2013 . April 8, 2014.
  5. Web site: Whores - Clean . . October 15, 2013 . April 8, 2014 . Walschots, Natalie Zina.
  6. Web site: Whores / Rabbits – Split 7 . Brutal Panda Records . April 8, 2014 . April 8, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140408215237/http://brutalpandarecords.com/shop/whores-rabbits-split-7/ . dead .
  7. Web site: Whores Jump Someone Else's Train (The Cure Cover) . . February 24, 2014 . April 8, 2014 . Neilstein, Vİnce.
  8. Web site: Protonic Reversal Ep090 Christian Lembach (Whores.) - talk about new album GOLD . . November 3, 2016 .
  9. Web site: The Heavy Lowdown: 40 Watt Sun LP news, new Autopsy, Misery Index at MDF +++ more . . April 8, 2014 . Moore, Doug.
  10. Web site: WHORES. Debut New Track "Sicko", Reveal Spring U.S. Tour. ThePRP. February 26, 2024. February 24, 2024.
  11. Web site: Whores. - Clean (staff review) . Sputnikmusic . October 28, 2013 . April 8, 2014 . Fisher, Greg.
  12. Web site: DiVita . Joe . 2024-01-18 . 10 Best New Sludge Metal Bands Since 2010, Chosen by Lord Dying's Alyssa Maucere . 2024-02-03 . Loudwire.
  13. Web site: Whores - "Daddy's Money" . . January 3, 2012 . April 8, 2014 . Stosuy, Brandon.

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