Child Bite

Child Bite is an American punk/metal band^[1] formed in 2005 in Detroit, Michigan. The band's core members are founding vocalist Shawn Knight^[2][3] and longtime bassist Sean Clancy.^[4] Child Bite's sound has been described as "enormous and predatory, from the baleful rhythm section to Shawn Knight's [frightening vocals]."^[5][6][7]

Child Bite
L–R: Jeremy Waun, Sean Clancy, Jeff Porter, Shawn Knight
Background information
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	Noise rock, hardcore punk, heavy metal
Years active	2005–present
Labels	Housecore, Forge Again, Joyful Noise
Members	Shawn Knight Sean Clancy Jeremy Waun Jeff Porter
Past members	Brandon Sczomak Jeff Kraus Ben Moore Zach Norton Danny Sperry Christian Doble
Website	childbite.com

In the spring of 2013, the band released a split 7-inch with David Yow of Jesus Lizard and Scratch Acid.^[8] Morbid Hits, a collection of Anal Cunt cover songs, was released exclusively as a 5-inch vinyl record in early 2014 via Housecore Records. This release featured the band being fronted by Pantera/Down frontman Phil Anselmo.^[9][10]

As of 2024, Child Bite has toured the U.S. with such acts as Pantera,^[11] Lamb of God,^[12] Down,^[13] Voivod,^[14] Negative Approach,^[15] Superjoint,^[16] Poison Idea,^[17] Unsane^[18] and more.

Band members

Current

• Shawn Knight – vocals
• Sean Clancy – bass
• Jeremy Waun – guitar
• Jeff Porter – drums

Former

• Brandon Sczomak – guitar
• Jeff Kraus – drums
• Ben Moore – drums
• Zach Norton – guitar, bass
• Danny Sperry – drums
• Christian Doble – saxophone, backing vocals

Timeline

Discography

Albums

• Blow Off the Omens (2019)
• Negative Noise (2016)
• The Living Breathing Organ Summer LP (2010)
• Fantastic Gusts of Blood LP (2008)
• Wild Feast LP (2006)

Anthologies

• Burnt Offerings (2018, Housecore Records/Forge Again Records)

EPs

• Split 12-inch w/ STNNNG (2017, Forge Again Records)
• Strange Waste EP (2014, Housecore Records)
• Morbid Hits EP w/ Phil Anselmo (2014, Housecore Records)
• Split 12-inch w/ We Are Hex (2013, Forge Again Records)
• Vision Crimes EP (2013, Joyful Noise Recordings)
• Monomania EP (2012, Joyful Noise Recordings)
• Split 12-inch w/ Dope Body (2011, FAR)
• Exquisite Luxury EP (2008, SSM)
• Gold Thriller (2007, JNR/SSM)
• Physical Education Split EP w/ Stationary Odyssey (2007, Joyful Noise Recordings)

Singles

• Jerk Off Your Life 1" Button w/ download (2016, Housecore Records)
• Flexed Heads 7-inch w/ Hellmouth, Old Gods & Golden Torso (2014, Corpse Flower)
• Gods of Love 7-inch w/ Hellmouth, Old Gods & Golden Torso (2014, Corpse Flower)
• Demonomaniacs 7-inch w/ Hellmouth, Old Gods & Golden Torso (2012, Dyspepsidisc)
• Chickenshit Conformists 7-inch w/ Hellmouth, Old Gods & Golden Torso (2012, Dyspepsidisc)
• Family Men 7-inch w/ Hellmouth, Old Gods & Golden Torso (2012, Bellyache)
• Split 7-inch w/ DD/MM/YYYY (2009, Wham City/Dyspepsidisc)
• Split 7-inch w/ Big Bear (2009, JNR)
• Split 7-inch w/ This Moment in Black History (2009, FAR)

References

1. "CHILD BITE: Detroit Punk/Metal Unit Kicks Off US Tour With Today Is The Day; Blow Off The Omens Full-Length Out Now On Housecore Records – Earsplit Compound". March 9, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
2. "Interview: Child Bite's Shawn Knight on Voivod tour, Housecore deal, Melvins video cameo | Metal Insider". June 2016.
3. Seppala, Timothy J. "Detroit hardcore band Child Bite's Shawn Knight reflects on 15 years in the underground". Detroit Metro Times. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
4. "Ideas Adrift with Child Bite Bassist Sean Clancy". IDEAS ADRIFT. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
5. Sant, John. . Fine Print Magazine. Archived from the original on September 2, 2013. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
6. "See Black Tusk and Child Bite Cover Prong's "Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck"". Revolver. October 28, 2020. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
7. "Hear Child Bite and Phil Anselmo's Crushing Covers of Celtic Frost, AxCx". Revolver. April 12, 2018. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
8. "CHECK OUT THIS NEW SPLIT SEVEN-INCH FROM DAVID YOW AND CHILD BITE". VICE. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
9. Kennelty, Greg (February 10, 2014). "Phil Anselmo Covers An AN*L C*NT Track And It's Amazing". Metal Injection. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
10. "Philip H. Anselmo Teams With Child Bite For Anal Cunt Covers EP". The PRP. February 7, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
11. "Child Bite, Nest, Snafu to Open for the Upcoming Pantera and Lamb of God Tour". January 9, 2024.
12. "Child Bite, Nest, Snafu to Open for the Upcoming Pantera and Lamb of God Tour". January 9, 2024.
13. "Mountain of Wizard to support Down and Child Bite on U.S. Trek". August 5, 2015.
14. "Voivod Announce 2016 Dates with King Parrot + Child Bite". Loudwire.
15. "News: Negative Approach and Child Bite tour US | Tours".
16. "Superjoint Plot Spring Tour with Battlecross + Child Bite". Loudwire.
17. "Hardcore News and Metal News".
18. "UNSANE Announces New North American and European Fall Tour in Support of Southern Lord-Bound Sterilize LP - Earsplit Compound". September 5, 2017.

External links

• Official website
• Child Bite on Facebook
• Child Bite on Bandcamp
• Housecore Records
• Forge Again Records
• Joyful Noise Recordings
• Suburban Sprawl Music