Throes of Pestilence

Throes of Pestilence is an American metal band from Oakland, California, formed in 1999. Throes of Pestilence consists of main vocalist Tyler Johnson, guitarists Paul Haige and Derrick Johnson, bassist John "Hammer" Cranston, and drummer Frank Mortez. The band are considered to be a member of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal.

Since its formation, Throes of Pestilence have released five albums, one live album, and two live DVDs. The band have found popularity in their home of the USA and have supported similar acts Lamb of God and DevilDriver on many occasions; along with their devoted fanbase in Germany.

Formation (1998-1999)
In 1993, New York born Tyler Johnson and his older brother Derrick moved into a house in Oakland and began careers in construction, at their father's urging. They had played together in New York under the band Mark of Blood but had to depart the band due to their decision to move. Meanwhile Paul Haige and John Cranston performed in Oakland band Carrion Shield from 1995 onwards, playing a predominately stoner style of metal. When Haige was fired by the band's singer Joel Kirby, John Cranston joined him in leaving as he felt he and Haige could easily form a new band. They recruited drummer Dan Kiehl and began to search for a vocalist and additional guitarist.

In 1999 they met the Johnson brothers at a God Appendium concert in Oakland, and they agreed to jam with the already prepare band. Tyler brought lyrics unsure if the others had already written, and as Paul Haige recalls; "they fit the music perfectly".

Studio albums

 * "Where It Stands" (2002)
 * "The Rising Pulse of Mankind" (2004)
 * "Carved With Precision" (2006)
 * "Roads Paved With Blood" (2008)
 * "Arisen" (2010)

Live albums

 * "Pestilence In Pennsylvania" (2009)

Live DVDs

 * "In The Throes of Pestilence: Live At Sounds of Death and Destruction 2007" (2007)
 * "Pestilence In Pennsylvania''" (2009)