Biography

Since their inception, Florida's Underøath have evolved from a run-of-the-mill Christian metalcore band into a fluid, dynamic, and energized rock group that adeptly blends emotive melody, charged punk rock rhythms, and a chunky, engaging bottom end. Underøath formed in 1998 in vocalist Dallas Taylor's bedroom. Within a year, the group — with guitarist Tim McTague, drummer Aaron Gillespie, and keyboardist Christopher Dudley — had inked a deal with Alabama's Takehold record label. In July 1999, Underøath released the six-song Act of Depression CD, which sold over 2,000 copies. The five-song Cries of the Past followed a year later, selling over 3,000 copies. . Since their inception, Florida's Underøath have evolved from a run-of-the-mill Christian metalcore band into a fluid, dynamic, and energized rock group that adeptly blends emotive melody, charged punk rock rhythms, and a chunky, engaging bottom end. Underøath formed in 1998 in vocalist Dallas Taylor's bedroom. Within a year, the group — with guitarist Tim McTague, drummer Aaron Gillespie, and keyboardist Christopher Dudley — had inked a deal with Alabama's Takehold record label. In July 1999, Underøath released the six-song Act of Depression CD, which sold over 2,000 copies. The five-song Cries of the Past followed a year later, selling over 3,000 copies.

In 2002, Takehold licensed all of its bands and releases to Seattle's Tooth & Nail/Solid State label. Underøath hit the studio and recorded the ten songs that would comprise their first album under the new partnership, appropriately titled The Changing of Times. Taylor abruptly left the group in the middle of 2003's Warped Tour, leaving distressed fans contemplating the band's uncertain future. Underøath — which also included bassist Grant Brandell and guitarist James Smith — continued on, however, enlisting ex-This Runs Through member Spencer Chamberlain as their new vocalist.

A year later, the new lineup released They're Only Chasing Safety and supported it on the road with bands like Thrice, the Bled, Hopesfall, and Fear Before the March of Flames. A special edition of the album was next released in fall 2005 that included four bonus tracks; touring continued with a spring 2006 headlining tour alongside Poison the Well, As Cities Burn, and others. Deciding to stick with Tooth & Nail instead of jumping to a major label, the sextet showcased substantial growth and maturity on its next effort, Define the Great Line, issued in June 2006. A heavier, more emotional album than the breakout success of 2004's Chasing Safety, the record sold close to 100,000 copies in just its first week of release and was certified gold by the year's end. Embraced by fans and critics alike and considered the band's masterpiece by many, the group supported it on Warped's main stage that summer.

But with a month of dates remaining, tensions within Underøath's ranks suddenly came to a head, causing them to drop off the traveling festival. Rumors swirled of their impending breakup, but the guys remained adamant that a much-needed break was merely due to sort things out. They proved themselves by returning in 2006 with Define the Great Line. Climbing all the way to number two, the album became the highest-charting Christian album on the Billboard 200 since 1997 when LeAnn Rimes took the number one spot with You Light Up My Life. Underøath returned to the studio in 2008 for Lost in the Sound of Separation, an 11-song behemoth of a record that saw the group adopt a darker, more experimental (yet still undeniably heavy) sound. In 2009 drummer/vocalist Aaron Gillespie left the group, and was replaced by ex-Norma Jean drummer Daniel Davison. Ø (Disambiguation), the group's seventh full-length recording, arrived the following year. ~ Ryan J. Downey, Rovi

Top Albums
1. They're Only..	2. Define the G..	3. Lost In the ..	4. Ø (Disambig..	5. Best of Unde..
6. The Changing..	7. Anthology (1..	8. Cries of the..	9. Act of Depre..	10. Ø (Disambig..
11. Play Your Ol..	12. Survive, Kal..	13. I've Got Ten..

Top Songs
	Name	Album	Time	Price
1.	It's Dangerous Business Walking ..	They're Only Chasing Sa..	3:58	$1.29
2.	Writing On the Walls	Define the Great Line	4:02	$0.69
3.	Boy Brushed Red Living In Black and ..	They're Only Chasing Sa..	4:28	$1.29
4.	Reinventing Your Exit	They're Only Chasing Sa..	4:22	$1.29
5.	Some Will Seek Forgiveness, Others E..	They're Only Chasing Sa..	4:21	$1.29
6.	You're Ever So Inviting	Define the Great Line	4:13	$1.29
7.	Moment Suspended In Time	Define the Great Line	3:59	$1.29
8.	In Regards to Myself	Define the Great Line	3:24	$1.29
9.	Down, Set, Go	They're Only Chasing Sa..	3:44	$1.29
10.	To Whom It May Concern	Define the Great Line	7:02	$1.29
11.	Moving for the Sake of Motion	Define the Great Line	3:15	$1.29
12.	There Could Be Nothing After This	Define the Great Line	3:26	$1.29
13.	When the Sun Sleeps	Best of Underoath	5:34	$1.29
14.	We Are the Involuntary	Best of Underoath	4:11	$1.29
15.	Emergency Broadcast: The End Is Near	Best of Underoath	5:44	$1.29
16.	Divine Eradication	Best of Underoath	3:16	$1.29
17.	In Regards To Myself	Best of Underoath	3:25	$0.99
18.	Too Bright To See, Too Loud To Hear	Best of Underoath	4:31	$1.29
19.	In Division	Best of Underoath	3:58	$1.29
20.	Writing On the Walls	Best of Underoath	4:03	$1.29
21.	It's Dangerous Business Walking ..	Best of Underoath	3:59	$1.29
22.	Reinventing Your Exit	Best of Underoath	4:21	$1.29
23.	Boy Brushed Red Living In Black and ..	Best of Underoath	4:29	$1.29
24.	I'm Content With Losing	They're Only Chasing Sa..	3:55	$1.29
25.	I Don't Feel Very Receptive Toda..	They're Only Chasing Sa..	3:42	$1.29

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