IMPURITY
IMPURITY
Dark, Brutal Florida Deathmetal
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Impurity formed in October of 1998 when guitarist/vocalist Damian Scott and
drummer Andrew Thorkildson decided to collaborate on their first death metal
project. Later, long time friend and bassist Josh Townsend (ex-Scab Maggot)
joined the band. In September of 2000, the band entered MacabreWeb
studios where they recorded their demo release "Subjugation of Mankind".
The demo was released on Halloween, 2000. In 2001, Joshua Seaman joined
the band on vocals for a short stint before having to move to another state.
He was replaced in 2001 by Ed Makowske.
After a year of practicing, and writing, it was time to record once again.
Brian Malone of Florida's Diabolic referred us to Juan "Punchy" Gonzalez of
"Diet of Worms" studios in Tampa, FL. Punchy had worked with Diabolic on their
recordings and had also been a longtime live-sound tech for the legendary
Morbid Angel. Needless to say, he was a wise choice. What resulted was
Impurity's first professionally recorded release entitled "Unearthly Affinity",
easily boasting some of the best production to emerge from the genre in
quite a long time.
In January 2003, Impurity added a long-needed second guitarist named
Jeremy Caldwell. We have also parted ways with vocalist, Ed Makowske. He
has been replaced by long time friend of the band, Steve "Silverback" Lariz.
In early 2004, Impurity parted ways with long-time bassist, Josh Townsend. Josh
will be pursuing a career in independent film-making. The split was completely
mutual and amicable and we wish him the best of luck. Since then, long time
friend Ken Henderson has joined the band on bass. Impurity is currently
endeavoring to finish a full-length by the beginning of 2005.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes, mostly in Florida, and we've had the honor of opening for some of our favorite bands/influences.
Your musical influences
Morbid Angel, Malevolent Creation, Aborted, Disgorge, Nile, Cephalic Carnage, Inquity, Deicide, Cannibal Corpse, Emperer, Devourment, Gorgasm, Grave, Dismember, Incantation, Lividity, Bolt Thrower, Summoning, Decapitated, Carcass, Monstrosity, Gorefest, Immortal, Mortician, Impaled, Goatwhore, Dripping, Necrophagist, Arcturus, The Berzerker, Deeds of Flesh, Dislimb, Brodequin, Eternal Suffering, Prosthetic Cunt, Deceased, Thorns, Suffocation, Obituary, Brutal Truth, Retch, Vomitory, Thorcult, Satyricon, Hypocrisy, Cryptopsy, Nocturnal Mortem, Diabolic, Unholy Ghost, Skinless, Depricated, Dying Fetus, Gorguts
What equipment do you use?
Ibanez, ESP, Zoom, Mapex, Ziljian, Sabian, Paiste, DW
