Gaza (band)
| Gaza | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Genres | Grindcore |
| Years active | 2004–2013 |
| Labels | Black Market Activities |
| Associated acts | Bird Eater, Cult Leader |
| Website | gazamusic |
| Past members | Casey Hansen Anthony Lucero Michael Mason Jon Parkin Chris Clement Dustin Dransfield Dreu Hudson Matt Nanes Luke Sorenson |
Gaza was an American metal band from Salt Lake City, Utah.
Formed in 2004, they are signed to Black Market Activities and have released one extended play and three full-length albums. They are known for their complex and heavy sound, as well as their outspoken anti-religious and political views.
The band formed in Salt Lake City intending to be an indie rock band but, according frontman Jon Parkin, that "lasted about half a practice".
The original lineup consisted of Casey Hansen on drums, Parkin on bass, and Michael Mason and Luke Sorenson on guitars. With this lineup they played their first two shows with different vocalists – first with Dustin Dransfield and then with Dreu Hudson. After their departure, Parkin switched to lead vocals, and bass player Chris Clement was added. With this lineup, the band recorded their debut EP East in 2004, which was distributed by Exigent Records.
In 2006, the band signed to label Black Market Activities, on which they have released I Don't Care Where I Go When I Die, He Is Never Coming Back, and No Absolutes in Human Suffering. After the release of He Is Never Coming Back, Sorenson left the band, leaving them as a four-piece group.
Following an allegation of sexual assault involving Jon Parkin, the band announced in March 2013 that they were disbanding.
In May 2013, Michael Mason, Casey Hansen and Anthony Lucero started a new band called Cult Leader.
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