The brutally honest and unforgiving metal rockers known as THE AUTUMN OFFERING said it best themselves when describing their sound as “dirty metal rock and roll with a punk rock attitude.” The band surfaced in 1999, a time when the likes of Blink-182 and New Found Glory were living it up through constant rotation on the airwaves and when people were begging for a breath of fresh dirty air. Never diverting from their original plan of presenting the truth to the world, Matt McChesney (vocals) Tommy Church (guitars) Jesse Nunn (guitars) Brian Sculley (drums) and Carl Bensley (bass) are gearing up to issue their latest assault, The Autumn Offering. To date, THE AUTUMN OFFERING have four albums under their metal belt: Revelations of the Unsung, Embrace the Gutter, Fear Will Cast No Shadow, andRead more ...

The brutally honest and unforgiving metal rockers known as THE AUTUMN OFFERING said it best themselves when describing their sound as “dirty metal rock and roll with a punk rock attitude.” The band surfaced in 1999, a time when the likes of Blink-182 and New Found Glory were living it up through constant rotation on the airwaves and when people were begging for a breath of fresh dirty air. Never diverting from their original plan of presenting the truth to the world, Matt McChesney (vocals) Tommy Church (guitars) Jesse Nunn (guitars) Brian Sculley (drums) and Carl Bensley (bass) are gearing up to issue their latest assault, The Autumn Offering. To date, THE AUTUMN OFFERING have four albums under their metal belt: Revelations of the Unsung, Embrace the Gutter, Fear Will Cast No Shadow, and Requiem. Not known to keep their voices quiet noir their opinions to themselves, the band is about to release its fifth album on Victory Records, self-titled The Autumn Offering. Despite the army of loyal followers the band has accumulated, they still feel the need to prove something to the world, and they plan on doing so with this upcoming release. “This will be one of the most crushing releases of the year, and no doubt the heaviest, angriest, Victory album to date,” said McChesney. To coin their aggressive blend of heavy metal and melody-loaded rock, THE AUTUMN OFFERING began to tour relentlessly in early 2000 which eventually grabbed the attention of Hatebreed front man Jamey Jasta. He signed the band to Stillborn Records and the release of Revelations of the Unsung shortly followed. It was this very album that would spark the 2005 addition to the Victory Records clan, whom at the time was already home to metal acts such as Darkest Hour and Between the Buried and Me. While the band is notorious for living up to the glory party days of metal, think the debauchery of Mötley Crüe and the darkness of Metallica all thrown into one, THE AUTUMN OFFERING is also well-known for its serious side, aimed to stand for the everyday Joe. When speaking about Embrace the Gutter Robbins explained, “We stand for the common person. We’re not pretty, we don’t sell records on looks and we don’t give a fuck about anything but our band and our fans.” He went on to add that the main goal for THE AUTUMN OFFERING is to be a “breath of fresh air for those who are depressed, frustrated, and are looking for a screaming voice they can relate to.” The new self-titled album, slated for release August 31, 2010, will prove to be a turning point for the band. While keeping true to their attitude towards their fans and themselves, THE AUTUMN OFFERING are stepping things up lyrically and letting it all hang out. As far as the content goes McChesney says, “I don’t speak of childish teen angst…I’m talking real hatred spawned from my hellish childhood. There is nothing fake or contrived about this.” He adds, “It’s from my heart, scars and all. It’s honest, brutal, and disturbing.” Fans have come to expect nothing less from one of the most rock and roll metal bands in the scene today. The future is promising for THE AUTUMN OFFERING. What makes them stand apart from their peers is their ability to seamlessly blend metal’s traditional dark outlook with mind-boggling solos fashioned in the styles of heroes like Guns N’ Roses. They have accomplished more than many could even hope for, having shared the stage alongside Slayer, Slipknot, Mastodon, Killswitch Engage and more, but that doesn’t mean that THE AUTUMN OFFERING plan on holding their ground. If nothing else, they fully intend on charging forward with their take-no-prisoners style while turning the whole heavy metal rock world on its head with The Autumn Offering. “Put us in the right position, and we will fucking murder this scene,” said McChesney.

Recognizing the talent and passion of WITHIN THE RUINS, it’s no wonder VICTORY RECORDS has added them to its growing roster. Natives to Westfield, Massachusetts, this quintet is armed with a unique take on blending tech and metal together; writing music that set their band apart from the numerous metal bands today. WITHIN THE RUINS have mastered their technique of bringing breakdowns, riffs, tempo and a dash of personality together in order to form one cohesive entity. They describe their sound as “loud, energetic, interesting and fresh” and cite bands like Metallica and As I Lay Dying as their early influences. It would be easy to attribute their unique sound to the countless hours WITHIN THE RUINS dedicates to practicing each week. In order to perfect their technRead more ...

Recognizing the talent and passion of WITHIN THE RUINS, it’s no wonder VICTORY RECORDS has added them to its growing roster. Natives to Westfield, Massachusetts, this quintet is armed with a unique take on blending tech and metal together; writing music that set their band apart from the numerous metal bands today. WITHIN THE RUINS have mastered their technique of bringing breakdowns, riffs, tempo and a dash of personality together in order to form one cohesive entity. They describe their sound as “loud, energetic, interesting and fresh” and cite bands like Metallica and As I Lay Dying as their early influences. It would be easy to attribute their unique sound to the countless hours WITHIN THE RUINS dedicates to practicing each week. In order to perfect their technical styles, the members practice every day. “You do it long enough and you’re going to see results,” noted founding member and guitarist Joe Cocchi. “We constantly try to take our music to the next level, challenging ourselves as well as the listener.” This mindset helps WITHIN THE RUINS stay focused as they devote most of their time to evolving their sound, growing as musicians and building their fan base. Relentless practicing to hone musical skills is one thing, but WITHIN THE RUINS also feels that touring makes up another grueling aspect in their quest for musical recognition. They have already toured with fellow Victory label mates EMMURE, as well as August Burns Red and Shadows Fall. Along the way, their fan base has spread from Massachusetts to states like Texas, Tennessee, Kentucky and New York, leaving their mark on each one as they pass through. “It’s different everywhere, that’s why it’s such an experience,” Cocchi said. “We just like to have a good time and talk to people at the shows.” WITHIN THE RUINS is currently preparing for their second release. Be sure to check out their debut album, Creature, released in 2009.