The members who comprised Fleshtized initially came together during the late Spring of 1996 with the intent of creating fast, technical and intense music. After releasing two really well promoted demos including 1998's classic "Tower of Pain" the band decided to set their sights on something a little more worthy of the musical prowess they had displayed thus far and released their own professionally recorded and packaged MCD entitled "Divide and Conquer". This release, which sold out of its pressing of 1,000 within just a few short months, gained them the noteriety that caughtthe attention of Michael Andersen at Denmark's Mighty Music label. During the month of October 2000 negotiations were made and a deal was signed in order to release the Fleshtized debut full length, "Here, Among Thorns". This is by and large the best Fleshtized recording to date and it is set to gain them the recognition as one of the most Brutal and devestaing bands on the planet.
Now with the backing of a well established label, excellent production by studio wizard, Jacob Hansen, supreme artwork by Nikolaj Borg and an incredible layout by Bjarke Ahlstrand, the music of Fleshtized will be forever ingrained in the eyes and ears of all True Death Metal fans. Fleshtized has never been a stranger to the live front either. Aside from recording memorable and amazingly fast music, Fleshtized have taken the stage well over 130 times throughout 10 different states. Most of these shows were headlining gigs, but many were also done in support of well known bands like Morbid Angel, Vader, Nile, Immolation, Incantation, Monstrosity, Angel Corpse, Krisiun, Dying Fetus, Deeds of Flesh, Fleshgrind, Internal Bleeding, Cephalic Carnage and Goatwhore to name a few.Their list of shows also includes many large scale festivals including two appearances at The St. Louis Slaugherfest series, two appearances at The Ohio Death Fest, The Atlanta Midtown Murderfest and The 2000 Milwaukee Metalfest. Long known for the intensity of their shows, Fleshtized is also known for pulling off their material flawlessly. They have been welcomed back time and again by clubs throughout their circuit as they have exemplified time and again mindblowing performances backed by sincere professional attitudes.
Numerous compilations have featured the music of Fleshtized including demo comps released by the editors of widely published fanzines and fans alike. The two most crucial compilations were the multi-band c.d.'s released by Mortal Coil and Razorback Records. Each of these discs had a pressing of around 1,500 and have been played on Metal radio broadcasts around the globe. The comp. Most recently put together will be the Dwell Records Tribute to Cannibal Corpse which will feature Fleshtized performing the classic "Hammer Smashed Face". After playing this song live for several years the band felt it only necessary to provide their fans with a lasting memory of their version.
The approximate release date for "Here, Among Thorns" is sometime in mid-September. This will feature all of the Fleshtized songs that their fans have come to know through their live sets such as "Clash Dimension", "Feral Earth", "Bound in Unity" and the title track. There will also be included three solo pieces featuring the virtuoso guitar techniques of guitarist/vocalist Casey Robertson and the melodic basswork of Garth Lovvorn. Above all look for the 9 songs on the album containing Robertson's powerful vocal delivery and his range of extraordinairy range of guitar techniques coupled with Lovvorn's vicious basswork and Gary White's full speed blast and double bass attack. This is no doubt a masterpiece to behold for all fans of Real Metal. "Here, Among Thorns" is dedicated to all of those who seek ultimate Brutality.
Fleshtized's "Here Among Thorns" is now available in the United States through Forever Underground Records. A licensing deal was struck with Mighty Music for the exclusive distribution of this masterpiece in North and South America. Don't miss this devastating and technical slab of brutality.
