Fit for an Autopsy explained

Fit for an Autopsy
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Origin:	Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Years Active:	–present
Current Members:	Will Putney Pat Sheridan Josean Orta Tim Howley Joe Badolato Peter Spinazola
Past Members:	Brian Mathis Nate Johnson Greg Wilburn

Fit for an Autopsy is an American deathcore band from Jersey City, New Jersey, formed in 2008. The band consists of guitarists Pat Sheridan, Will Putney and Tim Howley, drummer Josean Orta, vocalist Joe Badolato, and bassist Peter "Blue" Spinazola. They are currently signed to Nuclear Blast and have released six studio albums since formation.^[1]

History

The band released their first demo in 2008, followed a year later by the group's first EP, Hell on Earth.^[2] In 2011, Fit for an Autopsy released their debut studio album, The Process of Human Extermination.^{[3] [4]}

In September 2013, the band released their second studio album, Hellbound. Less than a year later, in April 2014, the band announced that vocalist Nate Johnson would be leaving the band. Greg Wilburn of the Devastated was immediately named as Johnson's temporary replacement.^[5]

In early 2015, the band announced the departure of Greg Wilburn and the addition of their new vocalist, Joe Badolato. Along with this, they announced that they were in the writing process for a new album. This third studio album, named Absolute Hope Absolute Hell, was released on October 2, 2015.^[6]

In July 2016, the band announced a split-EP, named The Depression Sessions, with fellow deathcore bands Thy Art Is Murder and The Acacia Strain. The EP was released on August 12, 2016.^[7]

The band released a new song, "Heads Will Hang", from their fourth studio album The Great Collapse on January 31, 2017. The album was released on March 17, 2017.^[8] On May 8, 2018, Fit For An Autopsy announced they signed with Nuclear Blast.

On October 25, 2019, the band released their fifth studio album The Sea of Tragic Beasts through Nuclear Blast.^[9]

On April 6, 2020, the band released a standalone single "Fear Tomorrow" through Nuclear Blast.^[10]

On September 22, 2021, the band announced their new sixth studio album Oh What the Future Holds. Two days later, they released the album's first single "Far from Heaven".^[11] The song was later elected by Loudwire as the 35th best metal song of 2021.^[12] The album was released on January 14, 2022.^[13] Loudwire later noted Oh What the Future Holds as one of the Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2022.^[14]

On June 6, 2022, the band announced their invitation to tour with Lamb of God and Killswitch Engage as part of the Omens Tour.^{[15] [16]}

On April 7, 2023, the band released a second split-EP. A sequel of sorts to 2016's The Depression Sessions called The Aggression Sessions still featuring Thy Art Is Murder but with Malevolence this time around.^[17]

Members

Current members

• Will Putney  - guitars ; bass
• Pat Sheridan  - guitars, backing vocals
• Josean Orta  - drums
• Tim Howley  - guitars
• Joe Badolato  - lead vocals ^[18]
• Peter "Blue" Spinazola  - bass

Former members

• Brian Mathis  - drums
• Nate Johnson  - lead vocals ^{[19] [20]}
• Greg Wilburn  - lead vocals

Former touring musicians^[21]

• Seth Coleman  - bass
• Charlie Busacca  - bass
• Shane Slade  - bass
• Davier Pérez  - drums

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

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Album details	Peak chart positions
US ^[22]	US Heat. ^[23]	US Hard Rock ^[24]
The Process of Human Extermination	Released: Label: BMA	—	—	—
Hellbound	Released: Label: eOne Music	—	18	23
Absolute Hope Absolute Hell	Released: Label: eOne Music	—	3	18
The Great Collapse	Released: Label: eOne Music	199	2	13
The Sea of Tragic Beasts	Released: Label: Nuclear Blast	—	—	—
Oh What the Future Holds	Released: Label: Nuclear Blast	23	2	3
The Nothing That Is	Released: Label: Nuclear Blast	—	—	—	"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

EPs

Title	EP details	Peak chart positions
		AUS ^[25]
Hell on Earth	Released: 2009 Label: Self-released	—
The Depression Sessions	Released: 12 August 2016 Label: Nuclear Blast	38
The Aggression Sessions	Released: 7 April 2023 Label: Nuclear Blast	—

Notes and References

1. Web site: Fit for an Autopsy Signs With eOne Music/Good Fight Music . Blabbermouth . July 25, 2013.
2. Web site: BLACK MARKET ACTIVITIES IS FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY . MetalSucks . December 3, 2010.
3. Web site: The Process of Human Extermination: Review by Phil Freeman . AllMusic . July 2, 2014.
4. Gregory Heaney. Fit for an Autopsy Biography. AllMusic
5. Web site: FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY Has Been "Nate Johnsoned," Announce New Vocalist . Metal Injection . April 16, 2014.
6. http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/fit-for-an-autopsy-to-release-absolute-hope-absolute-hell-album-in-october/ Fit for an Autopsy: To Release 'Absolute Hope, Absolute Hell' Album In October
7. http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/thy-art-is-murder-the-acacia-strain-fit-for-an-autopsy-to-release-the-depression-sessions/ THY ART IS MURDER, THE ACACIA STRAIN, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY To Release 'The Depression Sessions'
8. http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/fit-for-an-autopsy-releases-heads-will-hang-video/ FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY Releases 'Heads Will Hang' Video'
9. https://www.nuclearblast.com/en/music/band/discography/details/6059711.4105086.the-sea-of-tragic-beasts.html/ ‘The Sea of Tragic Beasts, Fit for an Autopsy’
10. https://www.nuclearblast.de/en/label/music/band/news/details/6576476.4105086.fit-for-an-autopsy-share-new-single.html
11. https://loudwire.com/fit-for-an-autopsy-far-from-heaven-lyrics-video-oh-what-the-future-holds-album/ ‘Fit for An Autopsy Debut ‘Far From Heaven’ Off 2022 Album ‘Oh What the Future Holds’
12. Web site: Al-Sharif . Rabab . DiVita . Joe . Hartmann . Graham . Richardson . Jake . Trapp . Philip . Summan . Yasmine . The 35 Best Metal Songs of 2021 . . . December 31, 2021 . December 6, 2021.
13. Web site: Cordova. Daniel. 2022-01-14. THE WEEKLY INJECTION: New Releases From FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, MIZMOR, and More Out Today - 1/14. 2022-01-14. Metal Injection. en-US.
14. Web site: Loudwire Staff. The Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2022 (So Far) . 2022-09-09 . Loudwire . July 15, 2022 . en.
15. Web site: Childers . Chad. Lamb of God Announce 'Omens' Album + Tour With Killswitch Engage . 2022-09-09 . Loudwire . June 6, 2022 . en.
16. Web site: 2022-06-06 . Lamb Of God Reveals New Album & Tour Details . 2022-09-09 . Live Nation Entertainment . en-US.
17. Web site: Album review: Fit For An Autopsy, Thy Art Is Murder & Malevolence… . 2023-05-07 . Kerrang! . April 4, 2023 . en.
18. Web site: Fit For An Autopsy record LP, announce new singer . Staff writer(s) . February 17, 2015 . lambgoat.com . Lambgoat . October 13, 2015.
19. Web site: Nate Johnson joins Fit For An Autopsy . Staff writer(s) . November 5, 2008 . lambgoat.com . Lambgoat . October 13, 2015.
20. Web site: Fit For An Autopsy "Nate Johnsoned"; new singer . Staff writer(s) . April 16, 2014 . lambgoat.com . Lambgoat . October 13, 2015.
21. Web site: FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY - Recording The Sea of Tragic Beasts with Will Putney . Kerrang! . October 19, 2019 . YouTube . Kerrang . September 17, 2021.
22. Fit for an Autopsy – Chart History: Heatseekers Albums . . February 4, 2015.
23. Fit for an Autopsy – Chart History: Billboard 200 . Billboard . February 4, 2015.
24. Fit for an Autopsy – Chart History: Hard Rock Albums . Billboard . February 4, 2015.
25. Web site: Discography Thy Art Is Murder . australian-charts.com . 2 August 2015.