Thrown Into Exile | |
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 Thrown Into Exile at Rockstar Mayhem Festival 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Heavy metal |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Unsigned |
| Members | Mario Rubio Evan Seidlitz Javier Quinto Austin Monzon Hank Lin |
| Past members | Colin Reed Erik Tisinger Chase Brickenden Ray Sanchez Dave Corsile Henry Derek Zac Morris Joey Dalo Scott Shelko Tom Tierney Edwin Haroutonian |
| Website | Thrown into Exile onFacebook |
Thrown Into Exile is an Americanheavy metal band from Los Angeles. They got their first break in 2012 when they were able to win the "Road to Mayhem" competition to secure a slot performing on the same bill as bandsSlipknot,Motörhead,Anthrax, andSlayer.[1] The band has opened for a number of notable bands includingSepultura,Fear Factory,Chimaira,All Shall Perish,Testament,Morbid Angel, and more.[2]
In 2012, Thrown Into Exile toured on the Rockstar Mayhem Festival, the Summer Slaughter tour and the California Metalfest, as well as opening slots forTestament,Fear Factory andSepultura.[3] The band worked on their debut four-song 2013 EP[4] with producer Mike Spreitzer of the bandDevilDriver.[5] In 2012, the band got connected with the people from Mayhem Festival when they did the Headbang for the Highway contest to win a spot on the Sumerian Stage.[6] They won the battle of the bands to open up the Sumerian Stage for the first day in San Bernardino of Mayhem Fest.
In April 2025, Thrown Into Exile embarked on the opening slot of The Blood Dynasty Tour, supporting Baest, Fit For An Autopsy, and Arch Enemy, covering North America.
The band'sThrown into Exile debut EP was released on April 2, 2013, viaiTunes, andAmazon. The EP was produced byDevilDriver guitaristMike Spreitzer. For summer 2013, the band returned to the Rockstar Mayhem Festival, but as an official touring band for the entire tour. They shared the stage with headlinersRob Zombie,Five Finger Death Punch,Mastodon, andMachine head.[1]Sirius Radio Liquid Metal channel has been playing and supporting their first singleNot Alone all summer long and have been receiving constant requests to play it.[5]
The band has been working on their debut full-length album due out in 2014.[7] According to Evan's Facebook, he said they already have about 7 songs finished, and that they were shopping around for the right label to sign to before they release it.[3]
On November 16, 2013, it was announced that Chase, Erik, Evan, and Colin will no longer be in Thrown into Exile due to musical differences, leaving Mario the only original member left.[8] In May 2014, it was announced that the four members formed a new band called Grimace.[9]
On December 23, 2014, it was announced that Henry Derek, the current vocalist forAct of Defiance and former vocalist forScar the Martyr, was the band's new vocalist. The band also released a new song titled "Restore the Truth", which features formerDevilDriver drummer John Boecklin.[10] A few days later, the rest of the band lineup was also revealed.
On October 19, 2024, the band announced their new EP,Passageways, would be released on November 15.[11]
The band have cited an array of influences includingChildren of Bodom,Machine Head,Amon Amarth,Rob Zombie,[12]Black Sabbath,Metallica,Pantera,Slayer,Anthrax,Megadeth,In Flames,Fear Factory,Soilwork,Slipknot,Danzig,[13]Misfits,[14]Dimmu Borgir,Bathory,Mayhem,[15]Satyricon,[16]Testament,Killswitch Engage,As I Lay Dying,DevilDriver,[17] andLamb of God[18] as their artistic influences.
In an interview, guitarist Mario Rubio had stated on behalf of the bands influences as: "I mean the list goes on and on and on! But there's also stuff outside of metal, our drummer Chase comes from ajazz,funk, &R&B background and I really enjoy listening toLouis Prima,Dean Martin,Depeche Mode,Morrissey,The Smiths,Frank Sinatra etc.[12]
Former vocalist Evan Seidlitz has also cited that his vocal style, image, and stage performance is influenced byBjörn Strid ofSoilwork,[16]Satyr ofSatyricon, andShagrath ofDimmu Borgir.[19]
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Not Alone" | Thrown into Exile |
| 2017 | "The Wronged" | Non-album single |
| 2020 | "The Mourning" | Non-album single |
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Not Alone | Fabio Jafet |
