Dirge Within is currently ripping up the stages while on tour with Fear Factory , Winds of Plague and Periphery on The Fear Campaign Tour for details of tour dates log onto kochentertainment.com/events. Their recent Album Force Fed Lies has been creating a huge buzz in the media the concept of this Album focuses on the reality of today’s society and one can relate easily relate to their songs. If your Craving Metal and hunger for some really powerful sounds then check out Dirge Within log onto myspace.com/dirgewithin We had the sweet opportunity of interviewing Dirge Within while they are on tour with Fear Factory tune in and listen!
DIRGE WITHIN was founded in March of 2007 by founding members Shaun Glass, Jimmy Knight, Jeremy "Jerms" Genske and Matt Szlachta. Almost immediately DIRGE WITHIN recorded the 3 song demo including the songs "Forever the Martyr" "Complacency Strain" and "Ties That Bind" at Mercenary Studios in Zion, IL. (Engineered by Scott Creekmore). The demo was mixed and mastered by James Murphy (Testament/Death) at Safehouse Productions. In June of 2007 DIRGE WITHIN played their first show at The Rave in Milwaukee, WI.
In November of 2007 DIRGE WITHIN became a member of the Jagermeister Music family. Soon after, DIRGE WITHIN had also become endorsed by: ESP Guitars, Washburn Guitars, Spector Basses, Randall Amplification, Line 6, Peavey, EMG Electronics, Dunlop, Samson Wireless Systems, Draven Shoes, Warlord Clothing, SRH Clothing, and Ed Stone clothing. DIRGE WITHIN's "Forever the Martyr" was placed in permanent rotation on Sirius Satellite Radio's Channel 27 "Liquid Metal".
Early 2008 brought DIRGE WITHIN back into the studio to record another song with Engineer Chris Djuricic at Studio One (Racine, WI). "The Last Goodbye" was recorded, with the mixing and mastering by James Murphy (Safehouse Productions). In April of 2008 DIRGE WITHIN teamed up with Justin Arcangel of 5B Artist Management (formerly Dark Angel Management). As well as obtaining International Booking by Paul Ryan of The Agency Group.
On July 28th, 2008 DIRGE WITHIN released a one minute snippet of a new track, called "Confession". Once again, the song was engineered by Chris Djuricic at his studio, Belle City Sound. However, this time they took a new step and enlisted the skill of Edsel Dope (Dope) to produce the track. "Confession" was mixed and mastered by James Murphy at Safehouse Productions.
DIRGE WITHIN has played shows alongside acts such as Trivium, God Forbid, All That Remains, Devildriver, Dope, Nile, Death Angel, Prong, Kittie, Whitechapel, Chimaira, Static-X, Bury Your Dead, Type O Negative, Seventh Void, and more. They were also participated in the Chicago ROCKSTAR Mayhem Festival on the Jagermiester Stage in July of 2009.
DIRGE WITHIN officially inked a contract with E1 Entertainment (formerly KOCH Records) in May 2009. DIRGE WITHIN'S debut album "FORCE FED LIES" was released on September 1st, 2009. The debut album has been spreading like wildfire throughout the country and earning rave reviews from heavy metal magazines and internet sites all over the world, including REVOLVER Magazine, Rock Sound Magazine, and more. "Force Fed Lies" was recorded at Belle City Sound with Engineer/Producer Chris Djuricic, with vocals recorded at The Dope Factory with Producer Edsel Dope. The album was Produced by Edsel Dope & Dirge Within, with Co-Production by Chris Djuricic.
Keep checking back for more updates on DIRGE WITHIN. And remember, as always, KEEP IT FUCKIN METAL!
