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I Declare War

Genres: Death Metal / Metal / Metalcore

Location: Seattle, WA

Stats: 154 fans / 6,114 plays / 6 plays today

Members: Jonathan - Vocals Evan - Guitar Chris - Guitar Brent - Bass Randy - Drums

I Declare War's Top Song: Whoop Dat Trick Buy Album

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Seattle, Washington is tucked away in the corner of the Pacific Northwest. It is a little off the beaten path and is often skipped on national tours. Although Seattle is considered the Mecca of the early 90â€™s grunge movement and is still often associated with that today, I DECLARE WAR is ready to change those preconceptions and prove that the Northwest can bring the heavy.

With their own brand of death metal infused with traditional metal and hardcore, I DECLARE WAR has generated a dedicated following in the Seattle area over the past three years that is quickly spreading across the country. The combination of Jon Huberâ€™s signature demonic vocals, intricate metal riffs and crushing breakdowns from guitarists Evan Hughes and Chris Fugate, above average bass lines from Brent Eaton, and the razor-sharp, blazing fast drumming from Randy Carpenter are what have caught the attention of fans all over the country. Itâ€™s not only the fans who are talking either; I DECLARE WAR has shared the stage with and earned the respect of such national acts as Suicide Silence, As Blood Runs Black, and Whitechapel.

In early 2007, the band caught the eye of Compton Records owner David Compton who signed them to release their first full-length studio effort Amidst The Bloodshed. The album was released on June 12, 2007 to a very warm reception with strong sales and great reviews. Receiving an 8 out of 10 in issue #40 of Outburn Magazine, reviewer Christian Cipollini called I DECLARE WAR a â€œband to watch out for.â€ The CD was also placed on Erik Thomasâ€™ honorable mentions for Top 10 Albums of 2007 list on MetalReview.com. Thomas also proclaimed it â€œthe heaviest album [he has] heard in the last few years,â€ deeming it heavier than higher-profile releases of the year including Suicide Silence and Whitechapel. The album continues to sell consistently at shows, on iTunes, and through the various online retailers it is available from.

Amidst The Bloodshed is only the beginning for the Seattle natives who are currently setting their sights on touring and writing for their next release. The new material showcases the progression of technical ability of all members of the band as well as increased proficiency in songwriting. After touring in 2008, I DECLARE WAR plan to release their next album in 2009 and bring the heavy to the metal masses.

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kattt. said:
looovaahh itt :D 3 weeks ago
suicide7861silence said:
I DECLARE MOTHERFUCKING GODDESS!!!!!!!! Nov 03
aaron_static said:
gah!!!!!! brutal my friend brutal indeed. i remeber the good ol days of shelton :) keep on rockin that shit Oct 25
†j.u.n.k.i.3† said:
You have the deepest fucking scream in the world. Love it. Stay guttural. Oct 13
\m/ ILOVEMETAL \m/ said:
you guys are so sick Sep 16
x Mosh4ever x said:
Lulubs manoo is better sound now you're go be famous Aug 30
Lulubs said:
new sound on myspace is fucked up! Aug 28
joinha mosh said:
THIS BAND IS FUCK Aug 24
Kylea' said:
i agree. i declare goddess is fucking badass! Jul 23
dayne (new ss drum vid) said:
you guys should put up i declare goddess May 26
Nautical NeNe said:
ahh.. amazing.. if i was a guy i would get a hard-on everytime i listened to you.. 5 STAR!! May 19
Brandon.919 said:
suck on a dick, you are a fucking trick Feb 18
xxxXXXDestination NeverlandXXXxxx said:
you guys were amazing i just saw you live i live in washington Jan 18
tiia. said:
haha you should put up your christmas songs (: the holidays are getting closeee! =D Dec 05
shaun said:
i cant woop dat trick he's my father hahahaha Sep 29