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Withering Soul is a Symphonic / Gothic / Black Metalband based out of Chicago, IL.

Members
Current members  Mykil - Lead Vocals Krystofer - Lead Guitar/Keyboards William - Bass/Keyboards Marek - Drums 

Discography
 Apparitions of the Surreal (2004) — XOHOL Records, USA  No Closure (2011) — Mortal Music, USA </li> </ul>

Compilation appearances

 * ReUnation A Tribute To Running Wild (Compilation)</i> (2009) — Remedy Records, USA </li>

2000-2003
Withering Soul was founded by brothers Mykil and Krystofer, and what originally started as a side project, eventually developed into a full band. The group first recruited Matt "Xaphar" Block (ex-Nachtmystium) on drums to complete the recording of their EP release, Apparitions of the Surreal.

2003-2006
In April of 2003 Xaphar was replaced by new drummer Marek. Marek was followed shortly after in July by bass player William. During these times the band did a number of shows in their native Chicago. In April, the band played a pre-show in St. Paul, MN opening for Morbid Angel's Heretic Tour in the United States. Although Apparitions of the Surreal was recorded in 2003 it did not find a release date until 2004 as the band shopped for labels. In Spring of 2004 Apparitions of the Surreal was released by Xohol Records. For their first album, reviews seemed positive.

In February of 2005 the band recruited keyboardist Ines and later in May rhythm guitarist Kain. The band was quickly added to The Chicago Powerfest featuring such notable acts as Agent Steel and Nocturnal Rites. This event also introduced the band to an owner of their future record label.

In September 2006 the band took part in Chicago's Gothicfest, the festival featured Hanzel Und Gretyl and Slick Idiot. In late 2006 Ines left the band.

2007-2008
In early 2007 the band saw themselves on some great shows. They were first added on as an the second opening act for a show with Dark Funeral, Enslaved and Abigail Williams. Two weeks later they took part in Heathen Crusade II in St. Paul, MN. Heathen Crusade II featured notable acts including Bal-Sagoth, Skyforger and Manegarm. The band then took a break from shows as they went into the studio to record their album "Beyond The Veil of Mortality" (title later changed to "No Closure") Later on in the year in September the band was put on the Chicago date of a tour for folk metal act Finntroll as direct support.

At the end of March in 2008 the band performed at UW Parkside (University of Wisconsin) in Kenosha with Monstrosity and Macabre. Later in the year in August the band once again shared the stage with Finntroll along with Warbringer and Twelfth Gate.

2009-2010
In early 2009 the band once again went into the studio to record a cover of "Firebreather" for Running Wild's official tribute album entitled "ReUnation - A Tribute to Running Wild". The album was released worldwide by Germany's Remedy Records. The band received several positive reviews on their song including a "Best Song on Album" by WeRock (SWE). During this time, Withering Soul once again shared the stage with New York industrial act, Hanzel Und Gretyl. Later in June, the band received yet another prestigious slot, opening for American black metal bands Absu and Sothis. Shortly after this show Kain left the band due to personal issues. Later in October the band opened up for Satyricon and Chthonic to finish off the year.

2010 ten was filled with smaller, lesser known shows as the band took a more active approach to finding a record label to release "No Closure" and to find a replacement rhythm guitarist to fill Kain's slot.

2011-Present
In March of 2011, after several years of being a completely DIY (Do-It-Yourself) band, Withering Soul signed a deal with Mortal Music to release their album, "No Closure". Like it's predecessor on the Running Wild album, the album received very positive reviews throughout the world. <refhttp://www.lordsofmetal.nl/showreview.php?id=18588&lang=en