Fit for an Autopsy

Fit for an Autopsy is an American deathcore band from Jersey City, New Jersey, formed in 2008. The band consists of guitarists Will Putney, Pat Sheridan and Tim Howley, drummer Josean Orta, lead vocalist Joe Badolato, and bassist Peter "Blue" Spinazola. Fit for an Autopsy are currently signed to Nuclear Blast Records[1] and have released five studio albums since formation.

Fit for an Autopsy
OriginJersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
GenresDeathcore
Years active2008 (2008)–present
LabelsBlack Market Activities, Entertainment One Music, Nuclear Blast
Members
  • Will Putney
  • Pat Sheridan
  • Josean Orta
  • Tim Howley
  • Joe Badolato
  • Peter Spinazola
Past members
  • Brian Mathis
  • Charlie Busacca
  • Seth Coleman
  • Nate Johnson
  • Greg Wilburn
  • Shane Slade

History

The band released their first demo in 2008, followed a year later by the group's first EP, Hell on Earth.[2] In 2011, Fit for an Autopsy released their first full-length LP, The Process of Human Extermination.[3][4]

In September 2013, the band released their second album, Hellbound.[1] Less than a year later, in April 2014, the band announced that vocalist Nate Johnson would be leaving the band. Greg Wilburn of the Devastated was immediately named as Johnson's temporary replacement.[5]

As of early 2015, the band have announced the departure of Greg Wilburn and their new vocalist, Joe Badolato. Along with this, they have announced that they are in the writing process for a new album. This third album, named Absolute Hope Absolute Hell, was released on October 2, 2015.[6]

In July 2016, the band have announced a split-album, named The Depression Sessions with fellow deathcore bands, Thy Art Is Murder and The Acacia Strain. The EP was released on August 12, 2016.[7]

The band released a new song, "Heads Will Hang," from their upcoming fourth studio album "The Great Collapse" on January 31, 2017. The album was released on March 17, 2017.[8] On May 8, 2018 Fit For An Autopsy announced they signed with Nuclear Blast

On October 25, 2019 the band released their fifth studio album “The Sea of Tragic Beasts” through Nuclear Blast Records. [9]

Members

Current members

  • Will Putney – guitars (2008–present)
  • Pat Sheridan – guitars (2008-present)
  • Josean Orta – drums (2012-present)
  • Tim Howley – guitars (2013–present)
  • Joe Badolato – lead vocals (2015[10]–present)
  • Peter "Blue" Spinazola – bass (2017–present)

Former members

  • Seth Coleman – bass (2008)
  • Charlie Busacca – bass (2009–2012)
  • Brian Mathis – drums (2008–2012)
  • Nate Johnson – lead vocals (2008[11]–2014[12])
  • Shane Slade – bass (2013–2016)


Live members

  • Davier Pérez - drums (2018)


Timeline

Discography
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Year Album details Peak chart
positions
US
[13]		 US
Heat.
[14]		 US
Hard
Rock
[15]
2011 The Process of Human Extermination
  • Released: June 21, 2011 (2011-06-21)
  • Label: Black Market Activities
 ———
2013 Hellbound
  • Released: September 10, 2013 (2013-09-10)
  • Label: eOne Music
 —1823
2015 Absolute Hope Absolute Hell
  • Released: October 2, 2015 (2015-10-02)
  • Label: eOne Music
 —318
2017 The Great Collapse
  • Released: March 17, 2017 (2017-03-17)
  • Label: eOne Music
 199213
2019 The Sea of Tragic Beasts ———
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

EPs

References
  1. "Fit for an Autopsy Signs With eOne Music/Good Fight Music". Blabbermouth. July 25, 2013.
  2. "BLACK MARKET ACTIVITIES IS FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY". MetalSucks. December 3, 2010.
  3. "The Process of Human Extermination: Review by Phil Freeman". AllMusic. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
  4. Gregory Heaney. Fit for an Autopsy Biography. AllMusic
  5. "FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY Has Been "Nate Johnsoned," Announce New Vocalist". Metal Injection. April 16, 2014.
  6. Fit for an Autopsy: To Release 'Absolute Hope, Absolute Hell' Album In October. blabbermouth.net. July 9, 2015.
  7. THY ART IS MURDER, THE ACACIA STRAIN, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY To Release 'The Depression Sessions' blabbermouth.net. July 9, 2015.
  8. FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY Releases 'Heads Will Hang' Video' blabbermouth.net. January 31, 2017.
  9. ‘The Sea of Tragic Beasts, Fit for an Autopsy’nuclearblast.com. October 25, 2019.
  10. Staff writer(s) (February 17, 2015). "Fit For An Autopsy record LP, announce new singer". lambgoat.com. Lambgoat. Retrieved October 13, 2015.
  11. Staff writer(s) (November 5, 2008). "Nate Johnson joins Fit For An Autopsy". lambgoat.com. Lambgoat. Retrieved October 13, 2015.
  12. Staff writer(s) (April 16, 2014). "Fit For An Autopsy "Nate Johnsoned"; new singer". lambgoat.com. Lambgoat. Retrieved October 13, 2015.
  13. "Fit for an Autopsy – Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  14. "Fit for an Autopsy – Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
  15. "Fit for an Autopsy – Chart History: Hard Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved February 4, 2015.
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