Withered

Withered
WITHERED - June 2008
Background information
Origin	Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Genres	Death metal,Doom metal,Black metal,Sludge metal
Years active	2003 – present
Labels	Prosthetic Records,Lifeforce Records,Hypertension Records, Season of Mist
Associated acts	Mastodon Social Infestation Waited
Website	http://www.withered.net
Members	Dylan Kilgore (vocals/guitar) Mike Thompson (vocals/guitar) Mike Longoria (bass) Beau Brandon (drums)
Past members	Greg Hess (bass) Wes Kever (drums) Alex Tomlin (drums) Herb Jowett (bass)

Withered is an American extreme metal band from Atlanta, Georgia, founded by Chris Freeman and Mike Thompson. Both members also participate in a crust punk/grindcore band Social Infestation, which also features Mastodon bassist Troy Sanders.

Withered, formed in 2003, have released three full-length albums, Memento Mori (2005 - Lifeforce), Folie Circulaire (2008 - Prosthetic) and Dualitas (2010 - Prosthetic).

Withered was formed as a concept by Chris Freeman and Mike Thompson in 2003. They brought in Wes Kever (drums) and Greg Hess (bass) to complete the lineup and to create Withered’s rhythm section. They immediately wrote 5 songs that were recorded (3 of which were released on their self-titled demo).

In 2004, they began performing live and toured the U.S. East Coast extensively.

Withered was signed to Lifeforce Records in 2005 and released Memento Mori in September, which was well received by critics and fans. It also placed fourth on Decibel magazine's top 40 list as well as many other year end-lists. The release was followed up with a UK tour supporting Mastodon, High on Fire and Bloodsimple in December.

The 2006 U.S. touring cycle began with a string of East Coast and Midwest tours supporting Dismember, Grave and Vital Remains in October. Immediately following the tour, Wes and Greg both left the band since they had both started new families.

Early in 2007, Withered’s rhythm section was replaced with Mike Longoria (bass/noise/atmosphere) and Beau Brandon (drums), who had both collaborated on numerous projects for over a decade in the past. Regional touring began almost immediately, and the band started work on their second full-length album between tours with Skeletonwitch and Zoroaster.