Underoath

About Underoath

Underoath (sometimes stylized as underOATH or Underøath) is a Grammy-nominated metalcore band from Tampa, Florida, formed in 1998.[10] The band's line-up consists entirely of Christian members. They are currently signed to Solid State Records and are the label's best selling band.[10] After several line-up changes, Underoath's only original member is drummer Aaron Gillespie. During the band's early years, when they were fronted by former vocalist Dallas Taylor, Underoath displayed a more deathcore sound with their music, with double-bass drums and breakdowns.[11] With Taylor, they released Act of Depression, Cries of the Past, and The Changing of Times. Following his leave, Spencer Chamberlain became lead vocalist. The band then released They're Only Chasing Safety and Define the Great Line, gaining a certified gold rating and the highest-charting Christian album on The Billboard 200 since 1997, respectively. These two albums gave them more mainstream and commercial success. They have recorded a live CD/DVD album called Survive, Kaleidoscope, which was released on May 27, 2008. From late February to early May the band recorded a new studio album called Lost in the Sound of Separation, which is set to be released on September 2, 2008.[12]

In 1998, Underoath formed with Dallas Taylor and guitarist Luke Morton in Taylor's bedroom in Ocala, Florida. Morton devised the name Underoath "from somewhere in the Bible."[13] Drummer Aaron Gillespie, who attended Morton's church, was asked to play with them. Gillespie agreed, and the group recruited guitarist Corey Steger and bassist Octavio Fernandez; the band members were all in high school.[14]

After a year of playing at festivals and touring the area around Florida, Underoath signed to Alabama's Takehold Records in 1999. Luke Morton had left the band without appearing on any of their formal recordings. They released their debut Act of Depression, which sold 2,000 copies.