Wovenwar

Wovenwar is an American heavy metal supergroup from Southern California, formed in 2013. They released their self-titled debut album on August 5, 2014. The band's musical style on the album has been described as hard rock,[1][2][3] alternative metal,[1][3] melodic metalcore[3][4] and modern heavy metal.[1][5]

This article is about the band. For their eponymous debut album, see Wovenwar (album).

Wovenwar
Wovenwar live in August 2014. From left to right: Phil Sgrosso, Shane Blay, Jordan Mancino, Josh Gilbert and Nick Hipa
Background information
OriginSouthern California, U.S.
Genres
Years active2013–present (hiatus)
LabelsMetal Blade
Associated actsAs I Lay Dying
Websitewovenwar.com
MembersShane Blay
Nick Hipa
Josh Gilbert
Jordan Mancino
Past membersPhil Sgrosso

History

In May 2013, As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis was arrested for soliciting the murder of his wife. The remaining members soon began experimenting and writing with vocalist Shane Blay of Oh, Sleeper. Lambesis' arrest negatively affected his relationships with As I Lay Dying, which resulted in the departure of all members except for Jordan Mancino, who had been sharing an ownership for the band's rights with Lambesis since 2006. After a short meeting, they decided to put discussions of the future of As I Lay Dying on hold.[6][7]

From 2013 to 2014, the newly formed Wovenwar had been in the process of making a self-titled debut album with the producer Bill Stevenson. The mixing for the album was done by Colin Richardson. The band's debut single, "All Rise", was released on April 21, 2014. On June 18, 2014, the band released a second single from the album, titled "The Mason".[8] The album itself was released on August 5, 2014 through Metal Blade Records.[9] The third single of the album, "Death to Rights", was the third-most added song on active rock radio in late February 2015.

Wovenwar had played their first tour in the United States opening for Black Label Society from July 17, 2014 to August 4, 2014.[10] The band had also been touring in Europe from September 27, 2014 to November 8, 2014 as a support for In Flames.[11]

Wovenwar, among other acts, supported Periphery on their Juggernaut Tour in the U.S. from January 10, 2015 to February 14, 2015.[12] From February 20, 2015 to March 18, 2015, Wovenwar and All That Remains were joining In Flames again, this time on their U.S. headline tour.[13] From May 12, 2015 to May 25, 2015 Wovenwar returned to Europe as a special guest for Sylosis headline tour.[14] The band also played five of their own headline shows in the UK at the end of May 2015.[15]

The band released their second album, 11 tracks condensed from several months of demos, on Metal Blade Records.[16][17]

On September 3, 2016 the band announced a new single, "Censorship", to be released on September 7, 2016. Wovenwar released its second studio album, Honor Is Dead, on October 21, 2016 through Metal Blade Records.[18] Guitarist Phil Sgrosso departed from the band right after finishing all his studio work for the album to focus more on his project, Poison Headache.[19]

In 2018, all members, excluding Blay, returned to perform in As I Lay Dying.[20][21]

Members

Current members

  • Shane Blay – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2013–present)
  • Nick Hipa – lead guitar (2013–present)
  • Josh Gilbert – bass guitar, backing vocals (2013–present)
  • Jordan Mancino – drums (2013–present)

Former members

Discography
Title Album details Peak chart positions[24]
US US Hard Rock US Indie US Rock US Digital
Wovenwar 36 3 3 13 25
Honor Is Dead[25] 68 7 15 27 40

References
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  2. Ray Van Horn, Jr. "WOVENWAR". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  3. UG Team (August 11, 2014). "Wovenwar Review". Ultimate Guitar Archive. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  4. Andy Biddulph (July 28, 2014). "Wovenwar – Wovenwar". Rock Sound. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  5. Dom Lawson (July 31, 2014). "Wovenwar: Wovenwar review – former As I Lay Dying members return in force". The Guardian. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  6. "Alternative Press". Altpress.com. May 16, 2014. Archived from the original on May 19, 2014. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  7. "As I Lay Dying Officially On Hiatus, Band Members Confirm New Projects | Theprp.com – Metal, Hardcore And Rock News, Reviews And More". Theprp.com. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  8. "Here's Another New WOVENWAR Song, "The Mason"". Metal Injection. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  9. "Metal Blade Records announce the signing of WOVENWAR featuring members of As I Lay Dying and Oh, Sleeper. | Metal Blade Records". Metalblade.com. April 14, 2014. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
  10. "Black Label Society Recruit Wovenwar + Kyng for Summer Tour". Loudwire.com. May 27, 2014. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
  11. Rock Sound (May 23, 2014). "While She Sleeps + Wovenwar Join In Flames' European Tour - News - Rock Sound Magazine". Rocksound.tv. Retrieved June 19, 2014.
  12. "WOVENWAR set to tour with Periphery and Nothing More". Metal Blade Records. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  13. "IN FLAMES, ALL THAT REMAINS, WOVENWAR Announce Early 2015 Tour". Metal Injection.
  14. bravewords.com. "SYLOSIS Announce European Co-Headline Tour With WOVENWAR". bravewords.com. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  15. "Wovenwar And As Lions To Tour The UK Together". Kerrang!. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  16. "Wovenwar to begin work on new album - News - Alternative Press". Alternative Press. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  17. "HOME - WOVENWAR". wovenwar.com. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  18. Press Release (September 7, 2016). "WOVENWAR Reveal 'Honor Is Dead' Album Details: Launch Concept Video For New Song "Censorship"". Metalholic. Archived from the original on October 12, 2016. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
  19. Chuck & Godless (October 17, 2016). "Jordan Mancino of Wovenwar on the MetalSucks Podcast #167". MetalSucks. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  20. "AS I LAY DYING Members Explain Controversial Comeback In Emotional 30-Minute Video". June 17, 2018. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  21. "Hear As I Lay Dying's Classic Lineup Reunite on New Song "My Own Grave"". June 7, 2018. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  22. Sellsor, Dan (October 11, 2016). "Wovenwar up the aggression on "Honor Is Dead", gear up to tour as a four-piece". Alternative Press. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
  23. Pasbani, Robert (September 29, 2016). "Guitarist Phil Sgrosso Parts Ways With WOVENWAR". Metal Injection. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
  24. "Wovenwar - Wovenwar - Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved December 5, 2014.
  25. "WOVENWAR To Release 'Honor Is Dead' Album In October". Blabbermouth.net. September 7, 2016. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
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