Between the Buried and Me

[Rockerista]

Between the Buried and Me

Between the Buried and Me is a progressive metal/metalcore quintet from Raleigh, North Carolina. Their sound incorporates many different musical styles: "One minute the band may be playing thrash metal and the next they're flowing into death metal growls and thick guitar riffs... the metal take on things can seemingly change in a flash as lead singer Tommy Rogers fleshes out his vocals and utilizes the keyboards to create something that sounds more like it should be on a Smashing Pumpkins album". On their covers album, The Anatomy Of, the band pays tribute to many of their diverse influences, ranging from Pantera to Pink Floyd.

The band's name is derived from a section of lyrics in Counting Crows’ song "Ghost Train": "Took the cannonball down to the ocean/Across the desert from the sea to shining sea/I rode a ladder that climbed across the nation/Fifty million feet of earth between the buried and me."

Biography

The band was founded in early 2001 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina by vocalist Tommy Rogers (From Here On, Undying, Prayer For Cleansing), guitarist Paul Waggoner (Prayer For Cleansing), drummer Will Goodyear (Voids, Prayer For Cleansing), guitarist Nick Fletcher (Azazel), and bassist Jason King (Azazel)[8].

Bassist Dan Briggs of Erie, Pennsylvania replaced Jason King as the band's bass guitarist. Briggs has also been a member of Espinaca, Nemo, and MFWC.

Members of the band are also vegan, with the exceptions of Dusty and Blake.

On June 13th, 2007 the band confirmed that their fourth studio album, Colors, will see a release on September 18th, 2007. The band has said that "its a 65 minute opus of non stop pummeling beautiful music... we have described this release as "new wave polka grunge.

Touring

In early 2006, Between The Buried And Me was on tour supporting Bleeding Through along with Every Time I Die and Haste The Day. They were also on the Ozzfest 2006 Second Stage alongside Black Label Society, Atreyu, Unearth, Bleeding Through, Strapping Young Lad, Walls of Jericho, Norma Jean, A Life Once Lost, The Red Chord, All That Remains, Full Blown Chaos, and Bad Acid Trip.

Between the Buried and Me has also been on notable tours with DragonForce, The Black Dahlia Murder, A Life Once Lost, From A Second Story Window, The Red Chord, The Acacia Strain, Bleeding Through, Every Time I Die, and Haste the Day.

Current Line-Up

* Tommy Rogers - Vocals/Keyboards (Prayer For Cleansing, Giles)
* Paul Waggoner - Lead/Rhythm Guitar (Prayer For Cleansing)
* Dusty Waring - Rhythm Guitar (Glass Casket)
* Blake Richardson - Drums/Percussion (Glass Casket)
* Dan Briggs - Bass guitar (Espinaca, Nemo, MFWC)

Former Members

* Will Goodyear - Drums/Percussion (Voids, Prayer For Cleansing)
* Nick Fletcher - Guitar (Azazel)
* Jason King - Bass (Azazel)
* Shane Blay - Guitar (Oh, Sleeper)
* Mark Castillo - Drums/Percussion(Bury Your Dead)
* Kevin Falk - Bass Guitar
* Terry Jason Roe - Drums/Percussion (Evelynn, Dreaming of the Fifth)

Discography

* Between the Buried and Me - Lifeforce Records - (2002)
* The Silent Circus - Victory Records - (2003)
* Alaska - Victory Records - (2005)
* The Anatomy Of - Victory Records - (2006)
* The Silent Circus Re-issue - Victory Records - (2006)
* Colors - Victory Records - (2007)

Side Projects

* Tommy Rogers has his own electronic side project, "Giles".

* Dusty Waring and Blake Richardson are also in a metalcore band called Glass Casket (Abacus Recordings). This has led some to question the future of Glass Casket, although both members of Glass Casket have stated that neither band is currently in jeopardy, as other members of Glass Casket are currently busy with college.


Sample Videos:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=SXt4BaaikrI
http://youtube.com/watch?v=p0cFsu-eI7k
selkies - sweeps

http://youtube.com/watch?v=VRCPzcZ4G5s
selkies - full song

http://youtube.com/watch?v=W8ZMvjCiy_E
alaska

http://youtube.com/watch?v=STh01Fwb6-M
mordecai
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[D-Man]

I loved the instrumental start of the song, then lost interest when he started growling. I think it's just the stupidest fucking thing - like AFI - they sound great until he starts growling like a Yorkie in heat.
Other than that, loved it. Thanks for the link.
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[Rockerista]

ur wrong the best parts are on the last of their songs listen to the solos
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[lailacooper]

Not too bad!

Hey Rockerista,where ya been???Glad to see you back!
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FIRST FRENCH FAN OF

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0BsM6gyeGI

[D-Man]

I'll give it another listen and try to suffer through the growling to get to the guitar solos. I'm sure they are good. lol
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[D-Man]

The opening of that band's song sounded so much like King Crimson which I love. I listened again and I do respect their mixing of styles. It's funny because the way he sings you expect them all to be wearing monster costumes and then they all look like UCLA Sophomores in the coffee house eating a scone. I'm sure they're intense live. Kinda respect that they don't go for the cheap visuals.
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[Dragon235]

I usually don't mind some growls, but man this is bad. I can't get into their songs at all, granted I've only heard 2 songs, but man, the vocals are such a put-off.
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[D-Man]

Not to harp on the subject, but I never thought I'd hear a vocal style I hated more than rapping, until I heard growling!!! I think I understand why they do it, and probably if I was a lot younger I'd be into it, but I just can't go there. Doesn't change the fact that the band is awesome musicians though. PS: I'm sure I like a lot of crap you guys couldn't get into either!
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[alitivity]

[GUITARGOD]

I hate cookie monster vocals just as much as rap! Nothing good about it, it's what guys do when they can't sing.
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GUITARGOD

[Dragon235]

what's sad is when guys who CAN sing do it...
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[D-Man]

The guy can sing his ass of, just like the guy in AFI, so it's a shame.
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[Rockerista]

hi, for those who ask why im not here for long time is that i have been busy in shcool and my laptop got broken it took months for me to buy another one..

regarding between the buried and me i was also like u all i also not like them singing with the growling because im the listen dio and other metal bands that not growl but i keep on listening because i like the solo's and their music is very great i never mind the growling.

So now i get used to the growling and it seems pretty ok doesn't bother me like before..

here another vid of them enjoy don't mind the growling u will get used to it...




http://youtube.com/watch?v=i6m8nNpZ7uo

another selkies live:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=EhIyvMd4Tm0

nice solo begin at 4:40min

for me this the best solo ever together with mordecai
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[D-Man]

I didn't like the singing for Rammstein either, but I got used to it because the music is so good. Now I like it.
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[Rockerista]

i know lot here liked the instrumentals and solos of the btbam songs specially mordecai and selkies they just can't say it openly yet...
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