Broken Flesh

Broken Flesh is a Christian death metal band, formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in 2004. The band has released three studio albums, Forever In Flames in 2009, Warbound in 2013, and Broken Flesh in 2015. They have released one extended play, Stripped, Stabbed, and Crucified, in 2012.

Broken Flesh
OriginOklahoma City, Oklahoma
GenresBrutal death metal, Christian metal
Years active2004 (2004)–present
LabelsLuxor, Sullen, Warclub
Members
  • Kevin Tubby
  • Brandon Lopez
  • Bryan Nikkel
  • Jake Martin
  • Ronald Ramsey
Past members
  • Jacob Mathes
  • Ricky Puckett
  • Dakota Whiteside
  • Steve Maxwell
  • Steve Giddens
  • Joshua Mathes
  • Roy Limon
  • James Hendrix
  • Taylor Strader
  • Kyle Fitzgerald
WebsiteBroken Flesh on Facebook

History

The band formed in 2004, with their members being lead vocalist, Jacob Mathes, lead guitarist and background vocalist, Kevin Tubby, rhythm guitarist Dakota Whiteside, bassist and background vocalist, Joshua Mathes, and drummer, Brandon Lopez.[1][2][3][4]

Their first studio album, Forever in Flames, was released in 2009, by Sullen Records.[5] The extended play, Stripped, Stabbed, and Crucified, was independently released in 2012. Their subsequent studio album, Warbound, was released in 2013, from Luxor Records. They released, Broken Flesh, on September 4, 2015, with Luxor Records.[6][7][8][9] On March 30, 2016, vocalist Jacob Mathes announced his leaving of the band.[10]

Both Mathes and his brother Josh, played their last show at Serpent Stomp Festival with bands such as Living Sacrifice, Death Therapy, Every Knee Shall Bow, Grave Robber, Becoming Saints and White Collar Sideshow on April 23, 2016.

After the departure of the Mathes brothers, the band began searching for a replacement bassist. They found Kyle Fitzgerald and he became an official member on May 18, 2016.[11] Fitzgerald would depart on February 25, 2017,[12] and be replaced by Bryan Nikkel, formerly of Obliteration and Death List, on April 6, 2017.[13] The band released a single off of their upcoming album, titled "Bloodlust" on June 23, 2017. A week later, June 30, they released "Wretched", the second single.

In mid-2019, it was announced that the band would join the second Hasten Revelation tour lineup, alongside Cardiac Rupture, Taking the Head of Goliath, Abated Mass of Flesh, and a reunited Crimson Thorn for dates set for March 7–14, 2020.[14] The band had previously performed on the tour as a special guest, with the original lineup of Abated Mass of Flesh, Taking the Head of Goliath, Death Requisite, and A Hill to Die Upon.[14] However, due to health problems that Tubby contracted, the band were forced to drop off of the tour.[15] My Place Was Taken took the place of Broken Flesh on the tour.[16] Later on, the band announced they would no longer be playing live due to Tubby having an underlying health condition. On July 12, 2021, it was announced that Jake Martin of Taking the Head of Goliath would take over vocal duties for the band, leaving Tubby to play guitar solely. On August 14, 2021, Broken Flesh played their final live show at the 89th street collective in Oklahoma City as a part of a local 2 day festival named “rayfest” in honor of deceased local music scene icon Ray Allen Duvall. Broken Flesh headlined the 2nd night, in which the show was advertised as “Broken Flesh Farewell Show”. The band has stated they will continue to be a studio oriented band from now on.[17] On December 2, 2022, the band released Beheaded in Vain, a live album recorded from the 2021 Oklahoma show featuring six songs yet to be released in studio form along with band standards. [18]

Members

Current members[3]

  • Jake Martin – vocals (2019 [Live], 2021–present) (Taking the Head of Goliath)
  • Kevin Tubby – lead guitar (2004–present), rhythm guitar (2006-2007, 2010-2012, 2012–2015, 2016–2021), vocals (2004-2010, 2016–present) (formerly of Death List, formerly of Obliteration)
  • Ronald Ramsey – bass (2022–present)
  • Bryan Nikkel – bass (2017–2021), rhythm guitars (2021–present), backing vocals (2017–present)[13] (formerly of Death List, formerly of Obliteration, Eviseration)
  • Brandon Lopez – drums (2004–present) (formerly of Becoming the Archetype)

Live musicians

Former members[19]

  • Jacob Mathes – vocals (2013-2016),[10] bass (2011-2013) (Strangled, formerly of Foxhound, Prophecy, Cadaverous Contingency)
  • Ricky Puckett - screams (2010-2012)[20][21][22][23] (In Darkest Dreams[24])
  • Steve Maxwell - rhythm guitar, bass (2004-2006, 2008-2009)
  • Steve Giddens - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2012) (Horde Casket, formerly of Septic Devourment)
  • Joshua Mathes - bass, backing vocals (2013-2016) (formerly of Becoming the Beast)
  • Dakota Whiteside - rhythm guitar (2015-2016) (formerly of Romero, Horcrux)
  • Roy Limon - rhythm guitar (2007)
  • James Hendrix - bass (2007-2009)
  • Taylor Strader - bass (2005)
  • Kyle Fitzgerald – bass, backing vocals (2016-2017)[12]

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums[5]

  • Forever In Flames (2009, Sullen)
  • Warbound (2013, Luxor)
  • Broken Flesh (2015, Luxor)
  • Beheaded in Vain (2022, Rottweiler)

EPs

  • Stripped, Stabbed, and Crucified (2012, independent)

Singles

  • "Cries of the Dead" (2015)
  • "Unworthy" (2015)[25]
  • "Bloodlust" (2017)
  • "Wretched" (2017)

References
  1. Mabee, Justin (July 16, 2013). "Fighting Flesh: Going to war with Broken Flesh". HM Magazine. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  2. Bowar, Chad (September 1, 2015). "Broken Flesh Interview". About.com. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  3. Broken Flesh. "About". Facebook. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  4. "Death Metal Quintet, Broken Flesh, Breaks Barriers with new Self-titled album out on September 4th". Adrenalinepr. August 10, 2015. Retrieved October 13, 2015.
  5. Broken Flesh. "Discography". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  6. Slessor, Dan (October 1, 2015). "Broken Flesh - Broken Flesh". Outburn (81): 55. ISSN 1542-1309. Archived from the original on November 20, 2015. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  7. Bowar, Chad (September 4, 2015). "Heavy Metal Album Reviews: Week of September 4, 2015". About.com. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  8. Finney, Graham (October 7, 2015). "Broken Flesh – "Broken Flesh" (Album Review)". Pure Grain Audio. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  9. Hel, Pagan (August 21, 2015). "Review: Broken Flesh – Self-Titled". RAM Zine. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
  10. Mathes, Jacob; Broken Flesh (March 30, 2016). "Broken Flesh announcement". Facebook. Retrieved April 6, 2016.
  11. Broken Flesh (May 18, 2016). "Broken Flesh announcement". Facebook. Retrieved May 24, 2016. Well we have a bass player as of tonight. Kyle Fitzgerald. ITS ON!!!!!!!
  12. Broken Flesh (February 25, 2017). "Hey there". Facebook. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
  13. Broken Flesh (April 6, 2017). "Broken Flesh has a new band member". Facebook. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
  14. Beard, Mason (July 8, 2019). "Hasten Revelation Lineup Shall Cause a Crimson Flood". The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved July 8, 2019.
  15. Beard, Mason (February 2, 2020). "Broken Flesh Drops Off Hasten Revelation Tour". The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
  16. Beard, Mason (February 6, 2020). "My Place Was Taken Fills the Gap on Hasten Revelation". The Metal Onslaught. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  17. https://themetalonslaught.com/2021/06/03/broken-flesh-an-era-coming-to-a-close
  18. https://www.facebook.com/RottweilerRecords/posts/5627895467246302
  19. Broken Flesh (January 23, 2013). "Past Members". Facebook. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
  20. "From Ricky Puckett's personal page, 07/25/2010 | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
  21. "New Vocalist announcement from Ricky Puckett's personal page, 08/07/2010 | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
  22. "Broken Flesh - We have a new lead vocalist. His name is... | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
  23. "Broken Flesh - ANNOUNCEMENT: Ricky Puckett's departure, 01/18/2012.... | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
  24. "'In Darkest Dreams' (Ricky Puckett) to Release Debut Album "The Vanishing" Sept. 9th., Teaser Available". The Metal Resource. August 6, 2016. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
  25. Stagg, David (July 31, 2015). "HM PREMIERE: Broken Flesh drops new heavy-hitter, 'Unworthy'". HM Magazine. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
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