Mortal Treason

Mortal Treason
Origin Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Genres Deathcore,[1] metalcore,[1][2] Christian metal,[1][2] Melodic death metal,[2] Death metal,[1] hardcore punk[1]
Years active 2001–2005, 2014–present
Labels Flicker Records
Associated acts War of Ages, Misery Chastain, Materia Medica, The Glorious Unseen, Bareknuckle, Decoro, Waters Run Red[3]
Website Mortal Treason on Facebook
Members Seth Kimbrough
Chase Nickens
Alan Sears
Clay Byrom
Josh Jarrett
Past members Richie Reale
Elizabeth Kimbrough
Adam Wright
TJ Alford
Steve Robinson
Bruce Crisman

Mortal Treason is an American Christian metal band from the Huntsville, Alabama area. Their first album A Call to the Martyrs was released in 2004. Then after major lineup changes, its second album Sunrise Over a Sea of Blood was released in 2005. After a quick tour, Mortal Treason decided to disband. On December 8, 2014, The original members (minus one, plus one) returned and are currently writing new material. The band is currently on a brief hiatus due to family issues and jobs and will reconvene when possible.[4]

Mortal Treason has also contributed two songs "Khampa Nomads" and "War Within" from their debut album A Call to the Martyrs to the compilation CD Flicker Rocks Harder.

Biography

Origins and Breakup (2001-2004)

Mortal Treason was founded in Hartselle, Alabama and released two albums under Flicker Records. Their first album was titled A Call to the Martyrs and had more of a traditional metalcore style. Their second album was titled Sunrise Over a Sea of Blood, which contained elements of death metal.

Members of the band said that they believed "God has something else planned for us", but there were also rumors of label problems. On September 11, 2005 Seth Kimbrough officially announced their disestablishment.

“ Hey everyone, over the past several years you have been an inspiration, and a blessing to all of us in "Mortal Treason". It never ceases to amaze us at how encouraging, and how kind you all have been. For some of you, we've been able to return the favor. For others we pray that our music will do that in our absence. In a nutshell, we just want you to know how much we love you and are so thankful for your support. With that said, the time has come for us to say goodbye to everyone. Through intense prayful consideration and much soul searching, we've decided to part ways and follow the paths that Jesus has laid out for each of us. The decision was absolutely one of the hardest decisions that we've had to make because of how much we care for you, and for what God is doing in each of you. There comes a time when the planter is required to stop planting and move on to another planting ground to allow the seeds to grow that have already been planted. We've seen in some of your eyes the stirring that Christ has been doing in your souls, whether you want to admit it or not, we've seen it, and we want to encourage you guys not to run away from that, because if you do you will never understand the meaning of true happiness, and joy, and fulfillment. Please don't think this is the end of us completely. You will be hearing music from each of us for a long time to come, and for most of us it will be metal. Just like the Lord has allotted time for you to grow, he has done the same in us. We won't be shutting down our myspace. You can feel free to send us all the messages that you want, and we will still reply to them the best we can. Thank you again for all that you are, and all that you will become. God bless you for everything you've done, and for everything that you are about to do.[5] ”

Other Projects (2004-2014)

Seth Kimbrough announced in a MySpace bulletin that he is currently playing in a new death metal band called Misery Chastain. After leaving Mortal Treason, TJ Alford headed to the metalcore band War of Ages. When Steve Robinson left, he decided to join the band Materia Medica, although the band has of late split-up and their website and MySpace page have been abandoned and possibly vandalised. Adam Wright joined the worship band The Glorious Unseen and released one album entitled Tonight the Stars Speak. Alan Sears left to start a family, also on the side, decided to join the "hardcore" band Bareknuckle. Richie Reale left to move back home in St. Petersburg, FL. He graduated from Full Sail university and is now an engineer at Audio Vision in Miami.

The band was part of The Rise of the Robots Tour alongside notable bands such as The Showdown and Staple.[6]

Seth Kimbrough is an X-Games BMX rider,[7] and has appeared as a playable character on Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX 2.[8]

Return (2014-present)

On Monday, December 8, 2014, Mortal Treason created a Facebook page, announcing its return, with the (somewhat) original lineup. After a few times sitting in with Mortal Treason, the band welcomed Clay Byrom as the bass guitarist.[9][10] However, the band has been put on a hiatus, due to the members jobs and personal issues. The band will reconvene when possible.[4]

Band members

Current members
  • Seth Kimbrough – vocals (2001–2005, 2014–present) (Ex-Misery Chastain)
  • Chase Nickens – drums (2001–2004, 2014–present)[9]
  • Alan Sears – guitar (2014–present),[9] bass guitar (2001–2004) (ex-Bareknuckle, ex-Waters Run Red[11])
  • Clay Byrom – bass guitar (2014–present)[9] (Ex-Misery Chastain[12])
  • Josh Jarrett – guitar (2001–2005, 2014–present)[9]
Former members
  • Elizabeth Kimbrough – keyboards (2004–2005)
  • Adam Wright – guitar (2004–2005) (The Glorious Unseen)
  • TJ Alford – bass guitar (2004–2005) (ex-War of Ages)
  • Steve Robinson – drums (2005) (ex-Materia Medica)
  • Richie Reale – guitar (2001–2004) (ex-Waters Run Red[11])
  • Bruce Crisman - bass (2001) (Decoro)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums
Title Release Date
A Call to the Martyrs 2004
Sunrise over a Sea of Blood 2005
Other releases

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Staff(s). "Mortal Treason". Last.fm. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 Walcha (October 19, 2004). "Mortal Treason". Encyclopedia Metallum. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
  3. ↑ Sharpe-Young, Garry. "New Wave of American Heavy Metal". Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  4. 1 2 Sears, Alan (November 5, 2016). "Alan Sears of Mortal Treason". Interview with Mason Beard. Indie Vision Music. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  5. ↑ Seth's announcement Scroll down to about
  6. ↑ Mortal Treason's last tour
  7. ↑ Seth Kimbrough in the Hartselle, Alabama Wikipedia article
  8. ↑ Seth Kimbrough on Matt Hoffman's Pro BMX 2
  9. 1 2 3 4 5
  10. ↑ JoshIVM (November 17, 2014). "Mortal Treason reunion shows in the works". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  11. 1 2 "Waters Run Red". RockDetector. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
  12. ↑ Misery Chastain Line-up
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