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| Misery Index | |
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| Origin | Baltimore, Maryland, United States |
| Years-Active | 2001—present |
| Genre(s) | Deathgrind |
| Label(s) | Nuclear Blast Relapse Anarchos |
| Homepage | last.fm/music/Misery+Index |
Misery Index is a Deathgrind band formed in 2001 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, by Jason Netherton (bass, vocals), Mike Harrison (guitar, vocals) and Kevin Talley (drums). As of 2006, its line-up consists of Jason Netherton (bass, vocals), Sparky Voyles (guitar), Mark Kloeppel (guitar, vocals) and Adam Jarvis (drums).
Misery Index's music is best described as death metal with strong hardcore punk and grindcore influences. Their vein of music is often said to resemble their fellow Maryland brutal death metal outfit Dying Fetus, as Netherton, Voyles, ex-guitarist Greig and ex-drummer Talley are all former members of that band. Misery Index's lyrical subject matter is quite left-wing, often coinciding with anarcho-punk aesthetic and focusing mostly on the ills of modern society. Their band name is derived from the economic indicator of the same name, which was also the namesake of the last album by Assück, from whom Misery Index draw a significant influence.
The band runs its own record label, Anarchos Records, on which it has released a few EP's. They signed to Relapse Records in January, 2006, and released their second album entitled Discordia in May of 2006. Their third album Traitors was released in September 2008. Their fourth album, Heirs To Thievery was released May 11, 2010. In June 2011, the band signed to Season of Mist Records.
Discography[]
Albums[]
- Retaliate CD/LP(2003)
- Discordia CD/LP (2006)
- Traitors CD/LP (2008)
- Heir To Thievery;; CD/LP (2010)
EPs[]
- Overthrow MCD/CD/12"EP (2001)
- Split w/ Commit Suicide MCD (2002)
- Split w/ Structure Of Lies MCD (2003)
- Dissent MCD/12"EP (2004)
- Split w/ Bathub Shitter 7"EP (2006)
- Hang Em High 7"EP (2007)
- Split w/ Mumakil 7"EP + CDEP (2007)
Band members[]
Current members[]
- Jason Netherton - Bass, vocals (2001-present)
- Mark Kloeppel - Guitar, vocals (2005-present)
- Adam Jarvis - Drums (2004-present)
- Darin Morris - Lead guitar (2010–present)
Former members[]
- Kevin Talley - Drums (2001-2002, 2004)
- Mike Harrison - Guitar (2001-2002)
- Matt Byers - Drums (2002-2004)
- Bruce Greig - Guitar (2003-2004)
- Sparky Voyles - Guitar (2002-2010)