Cleric is an American avant-garde metal band based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Formed in 2003, their initial lineup consisted of guitarist Matt Hollenberg, drummer Larry Kwartowitz, vocalist Nick Shellenberger and bassist Chris Weindel. After their first EP Chris Weindel was replaced by James Lynch, who was succeeded by bassist Daniel Ephraim Kennedy in 2012. Informed by metal pioneers such as Meshuggah, Converge, Fantômas, and Neurosis, the band is known for their experimental approach to grindcore, doom and avant-garde metal.[1] Cleric has released four studio albums: Regressions (2010), Retrocausal (2017), Chokhma (2018) and John Zorn's Bagatelles volume 12 (2022).
Cleric was formed in 2003 and quickly debuted with an extended play titled The Underling, which was recorded for $200. The band began composing music for film, working with a slasher film series called Punk Rock Holocaust and the alternative porn outlet Burning Angel. In 2008, the band received a nomination for Best Music at the AVN Awards for their contribution to a pornographic film parody of Party Monster, titled Porny Monster. Their demo Allotriophagy and 7" single Cumberbund also garnered some favorable reviews and critical notice.[2][3] Afterward, the band was signed to Web of Mimicry run by Trey Spruance, best recognized for his work in Secret Chiefs 3 and Mr. Bungle.
Regressions and tour (2010–present)edit
The band released their full-length debut album, titled Regressions, on April 27, 2010.[4][5] It was produced by Colin Marston, who credited the album with being the most time-consuming and challenging job in his career due to the density and complexity of the compositions.[6] The album received positive markups from critics, who praised the band for their aggressive demeanor and willingness to experiment. In describing the band's sound, Philip Montoro of the Chicago Reader said "the music this Philadelphia four-piece plays is a kind of metal the way Lost Highway is a kind of movie. It's an elastic tissue of creepy electronic noise and barely human screaming, impregnated with patches of riff-salad grind and hypercube mathcore."[7]
In September 2010, the band was robbed of a substantial amount of equipment and gear after a show in Brooklyn, effectively halting their recording and touring momentum. They managed to recoup some of their losses by tracking down a portion stolen goods in pawn shops and asking fans to donate to the band's Kickstarter.[8] In 2013, the band announced the delayed tour in support of their debut album and released the Resumption digital single.[9] Cleric also returned to the studio with producer Colin Marston and entered pre-production on a new album. Also planned is a compilation of music they have composed for films over a past three period. In early November, Cleric began their first country-wide tour, which lasted until December.[10] The band's second album was titled Retrocausal and released on December 8, 2017, by Web of Mimicry.[11] In August of the following year the John Zornbox setThe Book Beri'ah, containing Cleric's third album Chokhma, was released by Tzadik Records.[12]
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^Sciarretto, Amy (April 19, 2010). "The Cleric Interview — "Creep Show'". Noisecreep. Townsquare Media. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
^Oliver, Lane (December 4, 2012). . American Aftermath. WordPress.com. Archived from the original on January 22, 2015. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
^Montoro, Philip (April 29, 2010). "Waiting for the Cut". Chicago Reader. Wrapports LLC: 1. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
^Islander, Alexis (October 4, 2013). "Tourism: Cleric Are Coming". No Clean Singing. nocleansinging.com. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
^Macomber, Shawn (November 5, 2013). "Cleric Rising". Decibel. Red Flag Media Inc. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
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^"Cleric: Retrocasual > Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
^Mike (July 3, 2019). "AMN Reviews: John Zorn – The Book Beri'ah (2018; Tzadik)". Avant Music News. WordPress.com. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
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Cleric is an American avant garde metal band based out of Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States Formed in 2003 their initial lineup consisted of guitarist Matt Hollenberg drummer Larry Kwartowitz vocalist Nick Shellenberger and bassist Chris Weindel After their first EP Chris Weindel was replaced by James Lynch who was succeeded by bassist Daniel Ephraim Kennedy in 2012 Informed by metal pioneers such as Meshuggah Converge Fantomas and Neurosis the band is known for their experimental approach to grindcore doom and avant garde metal 1 Cleric has released four studio albums Regressions 2010 Retrocausal 2017 Chokhma 2018 and John Zorn s Bagatelles volume 12 2022 ClericOriginPhiladelphia Pennsylvania USGenresAvant garde metaldoom metalgrindcoreYears active2003 presentLabelsWeb of MimicryMembersMatt HollenbergLarry KwartowitzDaniel Ephraim KennedyNick ShellenbergerPast membersJames LynchChris WeindelWebsiteiamcleric com Contents 1 History 1 1 Formation and early success 2003 2010 1 2 Regressions and tour 2010 present 2 Band members 3 Discography 4 References 5 External linksHistory editFormation and early success 2003 2010 edit Cleric was formed in 2003 and quickly debuted with an extended play titled The Underling which was recorded for 200 The band began composing music for film working with a slasher film series called Punk Rock Holocaust and the alternative porn outlet Burning Angel In 2008 the band received a nomination for Best Music at the AVN Awards for their contribution to a pornographic film parody of Party Monster titled Porny Monster Their demo Allotriophagy and 7 single Cumberbund also garnered some favorable reviews and critical notice 2 3 Afterward the band was signed to Web of Mimicry run by Trey Spruance best recognized for his work in Secret Chiefs 3 and Mr Bungle Regressions and tour 2010 present edit The band released their full length debut album titled Regressions on April 27 2010 4 5 It was produced by Colin Marston who credited the album with being the most time consuming and challenging job in his career due to the density and complexity of the compositions 6 The album received positive markups from critics who praised the band for their aggressive demeanor and willingness to experiment In describing the band s sound Philip Montoro of the Chicago Reader said the music this Philadelphia four piece plays is a kind of metal the way Lost Highway is a kind of movie It s an elastic tissue of creepy electronic noise and barely human screaming impregnated with patches of riff salad grind and hypercube mathcore 7 In September 2010 the band was robbed of a substantial amount of equipment and gear after a show in Brooklyn effectively halting their recording and touring momentum They managed to recoup some of their losses by tracking down a portion stolen goods in pawn shops and asking fans to donate to the band s Kickstarter 8 In 2013 the band announced the delayed tour in support of their debut album and released the Resumption digital single 9 Cleric also returned to the studio with producer Colin Marston and entered pre production on a new album Also planned is a compilation of music they have composed for films over a past three period In early November Cleric began their first country wide tour which lasted until December 10 The band s second album was titled Retrocausal and released on December 8 2017 by Web of Mimicry 11 In August of the following year the John Zorn box set The Book Beri ah containing Cleric s third album Chokhma was released by Tzadik Records 12 Band members editCurrent membersMatt Hollenberg electric guitar 2003 present Daniel Ephraim Kennedy electric bass 2012 present Larry Kwartowitz drums 2003 present Nick Shellenberger vocals 2003 present keyboards 2006 present Past membersJames Lynch electric bass 2006 2012 Chris Weindel electric bass 2003 2006 TimelineDiscography editStudio albumsRegressions 2010 Retrocausal 2017 Chokhma The Book Beri ah 2018 John Zorn s Bagatelles volume 12 2022 Extended playsThe Underling 2003 SinglesCumberbund 2008 Resumption 2014 References edit Reiss Jon August 5 2010 Jewcy Interviews Cleric Jewcy Jewcy Media LLC Retrieved January 13 2016 Montoro Philip April 29 2010 Waiting for the Cut Chicago Reader Wrapports LLC 2 Retrieved January 13 2016 Debenedictis Matt March 10 2010 Cleric Regression New Album Noisecreep Townsquare Media Retrieved January 13 2016 Villanueva Justina March 12 2010 Cleric Will Satisfy Your Experimental and Progressive Metal Cravings Noisecreep Townsquare Media Retrieved January 13 2016 Sciarretto Amy April 19 2010 The Cleric Interview Creep Show Noisecreep Townsquare Media Retrieved January 13 2016 Oliver Lane December 4 2012 Exclusive Interview Colin Marston American Aftermath WordPress com Archived from the original on January 22 2015 Retrieved January 13 2016 Montoro Philip April 29 2010 Waiting for the Cut Chicago Reader Wrapports LLC 1 Retrieved January 13 2016 Islander Alexis October 4 2013 Tourism Cleric Are Coming No Clean Singing nocleansinging com Retrieved January 13 2016 Macomber Shawn November 5 2013 Cleric Rising Decibel Red Flag Media Inc Retrieved January 13 2016 Montoro Philip November 5 2013 12 O Clock Track Nineteen Minutes of Labyrinthine Metal from Cleric Who Play the Empty Bottle Tonight Chicago Reader Wrapports LLC Retrieved January 13 2016 Cleric Retrocasual gt Overview Allmusic Retrieved August 8 2020 Mike July 3 2019 AMN Reviews John Zorn The Book Beri ah 2018 Tzadik Avant Music News WordPress com Retrieved August 8 2020 External links edit Cleric on Facebook Cleric at Bandcamp Cleric discography at Discogs Cleric discography at MusicBrainz Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cleric band amp oldid 1194662918, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
