as melodic death metal, or simply death metal. Their 2001 demo What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse has been described as metalcore. Influences for the band include heavy metal bands such as Carcass, At the Gates, Darkane, Dissection, Darkthrone, Morbid Angel, The Haunted, In Flames, Dimension Zero, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Metallica, Pantera and Megadeth. Vocalist Trevor Strnad cited on many occasions that he was primarily influenced by Carcass in vocalizing technique. When asked to describe what kind of music the band plays, Strnad commented: However, in an interview with Uranium Magazine, Strnad also stated, Members Current Brian Eschbach – lead vocals (2022–present), rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2001–2022) Max Lavelle – bass (2012–present) Alan Cassidy – drums (2012–present) Brandon Ellis – lead guitar, backing vocals (2016–present) Ryan Knight – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2022–present), lead guitar (2009–2016) Former Trevor Strnad – lead vocals (2001–2022; died 2022) John Deering – lead guitar (2001–2002) Mike Schepman – bass (2001) Cory Grady – drums (2001–2004) Sean Gauvreau – bass (2001–2002) John Kempainen – lead guitar (2002–2008) David Lock – bass (2002–2005) Ryan "Bart" Williams – bass (2005–2012) Zach Gibson – drums (2005) Pierre Langlois – drums (2006) Shannon Lucas – drums (2007–2012) Timeline Discography Studio albums Demos and EPs What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse (demo, May 2001) A Cold-Blooded Epitaph (EP, May 2002) Demo 2002 (demo, 2002) Grind 'Em All (cover EP, November 28, 2014) Music videos DVDs Majesty (May 12, 2009) Fool 'Em All (May 27, 2014) References External links 2001 establishments in Michigan American melodic death metal musical groups Heavy metal musical groups from Michigan Metal Blade Records artists Musical groups established in 2001 Musical quintets Waterford Township, Michigan