Wovenwar

Wovenwar is an American heavy metal band formed in San Diego County, California in 2013. They released their self-titled debut album in 2014. The band's musical style on the album has been described as alternative metal,[1][2] melodic metalcore,[2][3] hard rock,[1][4] and modern heavy metal.[1][5]

This article is about the band. For their eponymous debut album, see Wovenwar (album).

Wovenwar
Wovenwar in 2014. L-R: Phil Sgrosso, Shane Blay, Jordan Mancino, Josh Gilbert, Nick Hipa
Wovenwar in 2014. L-R: Phil Sgrosso, Shane Blay, Jordan Mancino, Josh Gilbert, Nick Hipa
Background information
OriginSan Diego County, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active2013–2016 (hiatus)
LabelsMetal Blade
Spinoff ofAs I Lay Dying, Oh, Sleeper
Members
Past members
Websitewovenwar.com

History

In May 2013, As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis was arrested for soliciting the murder of his wife. The remaining members soon began experimenting and writing with vocalist Shane Blay of Oh, Sleeper. Lambesis' arrest negatively affected his relationships with As I Lay Dying, which resulted in the departure of all members except for Jordan Mancino, who had been sharing an ownership for the band's rights with Lambesis since 2006. After a short meeting, they decided to put discussions of the future of As I Lay Dying on hold.[6][7]

From 2013 to 2014, the newly formed Wovenwar had been in the process of making a self-titled debut album with the producer Bill Stevenson. The mixing for the album was done by Colin Richardson. The band's debut single, "All Rise", was released on April 21, 2014. On June 18, 2014, the band released a second single from the album, titled "The Mason".[8] The album itself was released on August 5, 2014, through Metal Blade Records.[9] The third single of the album, "Death to Rights", was the third-most added song on active rock radio in late February 2015.

Wovenwar had played their first tour in the United States opening for Black Label Society from July 17, 2014, to August 4, 2014.[10] The band had also been touring in Europe from September 27, 2014, to November 8, 2014, as a support for In Flames.[11]

Wovenwar, among other acts, supported Periphery on their Juggernaut Tour in the U.S. from January 10, 2015, to February 14, 2015.[12] From February 20, 2015, to March 18, 2015, Wovenwar and All That Remains were joining In Flames again, this time on their U.S. headline tour.[13] From May 12, 2015, to May 25, 2015, Wovenwar returned to Europe as a special guest for Sylosis' headline tour.[14] The band also played five of their own headline shows in the UK at the end of May 2015.[15]

Wovenwar released its second studio album, Honor Is Dead, on October 21, 2016, through Metal Blade Records, which consisted of 11 tracks condensed from several months of demos.[16][17][18] Guitarist Phil Sgrosso departed from the band right after finishing all his studio work for the album to focus more on his project, Poison Headache.[19]

In 2018, all members, excluding Blay, returned to perform in As I Lay Dying.[20][21] Blay would return to his own band, Oh, Sleeper, and both band would release new albums in 2018 and 2019, respectively.

Members

Current members

Former members

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions[24]
US US Hard Rock US Indie US Rock US Digital
Wovenwar 36 3 3 13 25
Honor Is Dead[25]
  • Released: October 21, 2016
  • Label: Metal Blade Records
  • Format: CD, digital download
 68 7 15 27 40

References
  1. James Christopher Monger. "Wovenwar – Wovenwar – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  2. UG Team (August 11, 2014). "Wovenwar Review". Ultimate Guitar Archive. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  3. Andy Biddulph (July 28, 2014). "Wovenwar – Wovenwar". Rock Sound. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  4. Ray Van Horn, Jr. "WOVENWAR". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  5. Dom Lawson (July 31, 2014). "Wovenwar: Wovenwar review – former As I Lay Dying members return in force". The Guardian. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  6. "Alternative Press". Altpress.com. May 16, 2014. Archived from the original on May 19, 2014. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  7. "As I Lay Dying Officially On Hiatus, Band Members Confirm New Projects | Theprp.com – Metal, Hardcore And Rock News, Reviews And More". Theprp.com. April 9, 2014. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  8. "Here's Another New WOVENWAR Song, "The Mason"". Metal Injection. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  9. "Metal Blade Records announce the signing of WOVENWAR featuring members of As I Lay Dying and Oh, Sleeper. | Metal Blade Records". Metalblade.com. April 14, 2014. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
  10. "Black Label Society Recruit Wovenwar + Kyng for Summer Tour". Loudwire.com. May 27, 2014. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
  11. Rock Sound (May 23, 2014). "While She Sleeps + Wovenwar Join In Flames' European Tour – News – Rock Sound Magazine". Rocksound.tv. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
  12. "WOVENWAR set to tour with Periphery and Nothing More". Metal Blade Records. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  13. "IN FLAMES, ALL THAT REMAINS, WOVENWAR Announce Early 2015 Tour". Metal Injection. December 17, 2014.
  14. bravewords.com. "SYLOSIS Announce European Co-Headline Tour With WOVENWAR". bravewords.com. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  15. "Wovenwar And As Lions To Tour The UK Together". Kerrang!. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  16. "Wovenwar to begin work on new album – News – Alternative Press". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  17. "HOME – WOVENWAR". wovenwar.com. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  18. Press Release (September 7, 2016). "WOVENWAR Reveal 'Honor Is Dead' Album Details: Launch Concept Video For New Song "Censorship"". Metalholic. Archived from the original on October 12, 2016. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
  19. Chuck & Godless (October 17, 2016). "Jordan Mancino of Wovenwar on the MetalSucks Podcast #167". MetalSucks. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  20. "AS I LAY DYING Members Explain Controversial Comeback In Emotional 30-Minute Video". June 17, 2018. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  21. "Hear As I Lay Dying's Classic Lineup Reunite on New Song "My Own Grave"". June 7, 2018. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  22. Sellsor, Dan (October 11, 2016). "Wovenwar up the aggression on "Honor Is Dead", gear up to tour as a four-piece". Alternative Press. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
  23. Pasbani, Robert (September 29, 2016). "Guitarist Phil Sgrosso Parts Ways With WOVENWAR". Metal Injection. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
  24. "Wovenwar – Wovenwar – Awards – AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  25. "WOVENWAR To Release 'Honor Is Dead' Album In October". Blabbermouth.net. September 7, 2016. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
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