The Zenith Passage

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The Zenith Passage
OriginLos Angeles, California
GenresTechnical death metal
Years active2012–present
LabelsMetal Blade Records, Unique Leader Records
MembersJustin McKinney
Derek Rydquist
Brandon Giffin
Christopher Beattie
Past membersGreg Hampton
Michael Hoskins
Luis Martinez
Josh Slater
Rob Maramonte
Matthew Paulazzo

The Zenith Passage is an American technical death metal band from Los Angeles, California founded in 2012. They are currently signed to Metal Blade Records.[1] To date they have released one EP, Cosmic Dissonance, and two LPs, Solipsist and Datalysium.

They are closely linked with fellow Los Angeles metal band The Faceless. The Zenith Passage's Justin McKinney joined The Faceless to play guitar in 2015, replacing Wes Hauch, who had played on The Zenith Passage's debut album.[2] Derek "Demon Carcass" Rydquist and Brandon Giffin, who had played on The Faceless's first two albums (Akeldama and Planetary Duality), joined The Zenith Passage in 2021.

The band went on tour as part of MetalSucks Devastation of the Nation tour, supporting Cryptopsy and Decrepit Birth.[3]

History[edit]

The Zenith Passage started in 2012 as collaboration between friends Justin McKinney and Greg Hampton. After releasing a one track demo in February 2012, the band released their debut EP Cosmic Dissonance on January 29, 2013.[4] The band signed a multi-album deal with Unique Leader Records on June 24, 2013.[5]

On April 15, 2016 the band released their debut LP Solipsist, with guest vocals from Fallujah’s Alex Hofmann and a guitar solo by Wes Hauch (ex-The Faceless).[citation needed] Ex-Fallujah and All Shall Perish guitarist Rob Maramonte had joined the band in 2013.[6] The album sold 1850 units in its first week.[7]

The band’s debut LP, Solipsist, was released April 16, 2016 on Unique Leader Records.[citation needed] For the album, the band produced its first music video, for the song "Deus Deceptor".[8]

Drummer Matthew Paulazzo left the band in 2018 to enter film school.[9]

On August 9, 2021, the band released a music video for their new single "Algorithmic Salvation". They also announced the return of drummer Matthew Paulazzo and the addition of new members Derek Rydquist and Brandon Giffin (both formerly of The Faceless) as new vocalist and bassist, respectively.[10]

On December 7, 2022, the band announced they had signed to Metal Blade Records and were in the studio working on two albums. It was also revealed drummer Matthew Paulazzo was once again no longer in the band.[11]

On May 15, 2023, the band announced their new full-length album, Datalysium, would be released on July 21, 2023. The announcement was accompanied by the release of a single from the album, "Lexicontagion".[12] A second single, "Divinertia II", and an accompanying music video, were released on June 14, 2023.[13]

Band members[edit]

Current members[edit]

  • Justin McKinney – guitars, programming, synthesizers, orchestrations, backing vocals (2012–present), bass guitar (2012–2013, 2014–2021), drums (2022–2023)
  • Derek Rydquist – vocals (2021–present)
  • Brandon Giffin – bass guitar (2021–present)
  • Christopher Beattie – guitars (2022–present)

Current live members[edit]

  • Max Sepulveda – drums (2024–present)

Former members[edit]

  • Greg Hampton – vocals (2012–2021)
  • Josh Slater – drums (2012–2013)
  • Rob Maramonte – guitars (2013–2022)
  • Luis Martinez – drums (2013–2016)
  • Michael Hoskins – bass guitar (2013–2014)
  • Matthew Paulazzo – drums (2016–2018, 2021–2022, live 2023–2024)

Former live members[edit]

  • Mike Caputo – drums (2018)
  • Michael Ranne – drums (2022)
  • Chason Westmoreland – drums (2023)

Timeline[edit]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

EPs[edit]

  • Cosmic Dissonance (2013)
  • Cosmic Dissonance (Remastered) (2018)

Demos[edit]

  • Demo '12 (2012)

Singles[edit]

  • "Algorithmic Salvation" (2021)
  • "Synaptic Depravation" (2022)

References[edit]

  1. ^ https://www.metalblade.com/us/news/the-zenith-passage-signs-to-metal-blade-records/
  2. ^ "And the New Guitarist for The Faceless is…". Retrieved 2018-05-22.
  3. ^ "Cryptospy, Decrepit Birth, Rivers of Nihil, The Zenith Passage and More Top "Devastation on the Nation" 2017 Tour Lineup". Retrieved 2018-05-22.
  4. ^ @thezenithpassage (January 29, 2013). "Our EP Cosmic Dissoance released today! Pick it up at totaldeathcore.bandcamp.com" – via Instagram.
  5. ^ "The Zenith Passage signs with Unique Leader Records". www.blabbermouth.net. 2018-05-22.
  6. ^ "THE ZENITH PASSAGE TO RELEASE NEW FULL-LENGTH THIS APRIL; ARTWORK + TRACK LISTING UNVEILED". uniqueleader.com. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
  7. ^ "Metal By Numbers 4/27: Aces high". www.metalinsider.com. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
  8. ^ "The Zenith Passage Debuts New Music Video For "Deus Deceptor" From Latest Album "Solipsist"". www.metalunderground.com. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
  9. ^ Monte Barnard, Clayton Benge (22 May 2018). "Episode 10 - Justin and Rob (The Zenith Passage)". www.nerdcollaborative.com (Podcast). Nerd Collaborative Universe. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
  10. ^ "The Zenith Passage Recruit Ex-The Faceless Members Derek Rydquist & Brandon Giffin, Debut "Algorithmic Salvation" Video". ThePRP. August 9, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2021.
  11. ^ "THE ZENITH PASSAGE Signs To Metal Blade Records; Two New Albums On The Way". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  12. ^ "THE ZENITH PASSAGE Announces Datalysium Full-Length". May 15, 2023. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  13. ^ "The Zenith Passage stream new video, "Divinertia II"". June 14, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.

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