Gaza (band)

Gaza was an American metalcore band from Salt Lake City, Utah.

Gaza
OriginSalt Lake City, Utah, United States
GenresMathcore, sludge metal, grindcore[1][2]
Years active2004–2013
LabelsBlack Market Activities
Associated actsBird Eater, Cult Leader
Websitegazamusic.net
Past membersCasey Hansen
Anthony Lucero
Michael Mason
Jon Parkin
Chris Clement
Dustin Dransfield
Dreu Hudson
Matt Nanes
Luke Sorenson

Formed in 2004, they were signed to Black Market Activities and 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.[3][4]

History

The band formed in Salt Lake City intending to be an indie rock band but, according to frontman Jon Parkin, that "lasted about half a practice".[3]

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.[5] With this lineup, the band recorded their debut EP East in 2004, which was distributed by Exigent Records.[6]

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.[7] 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,[8] the band announced in March 2013 that they were disbanding.[9]

In May 2013, Michael Mason, Casey Hansen and Anthony Lucero started a new band called Cult Leader.

Band members

Final lineup

  • Jon Parkin – vocals (2004–2013), bass (2004)
  • Michael Mason – guitar (2004–2013) (now in Cult Leader)
  • Casey Hansen – drums (2004–2013) (now in Cult Leader)
  • Anthony Lucero – bass (2006–2013) (now in Cult Leader)

Former members

  • Dustin Dransfield – vocals (2004)
  • Dreu Hudson – vocals (2004)
  • Matt Nanes – bass (2004–2005)
  • Chris Clement – bass (2004, 2005–2006)
  • Luke Sorenson – guitar (2004–2009)

Timeline

Discography

See also

References
  1. Mason, Stewart. "I Don't Care Where I Go When I Die - Gaza|Review". AllMusic. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  2. Stousy, Brandon (September 14, 2012). "Gaza: No Absolutes in Human Suffering". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
  3. Cook, Toby (August 25, 2011). "Never Coming Back: An Interview With Gaza". The Quietus. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
  4. Brown, Kit (June 11, 2012). "Interviewing GAZA; Dirty Music, Nice Dudebros!". metalinjection.net. Retrieved February 17, 2013.
  5. Official Facebook Page, see 2011.
  6. Exigent Records on Last.fm.
  7. Gaza on Black Market Activities.
  8. Scheurs, Jason (January 16, 2013). "Gaza Singer Jon Parkin Responds to Allegations of Rape". exclaim.ca. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
  9. Newsdesk, (writer). ""GAZA Calls It Quits"". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved March 15, 2013.
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