Dire (band)
American metalcore band from Quitman, Georgia.
Dire is an American metalcore band from Quitman, Georgia. The band formed in 2010 and released a self-titled debut EP in 2013. They signed to Sancrosanct Records after the release of their debut album, Volume 1, in 2016.
Quick Facts
- Origin
- Georgia, U.S.
- Genre
- Metalcore; groove metal
- Years active
- 2010–present
- Label
- Independent, Sancrosanct
- Current members
- Joran Messer
- Nick McLendon
- Trey Hutchinson
- Caleb Barnes
- Past members
- Brandon Wade
- Victoria Messer
- Kyle Robinson
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History
The group formed in 2010, initially consisting of Joran Messer handling vocals and lead guitar, Brandon Wade on bass, and Kyle Robinson on rhythm guitar. Their first release was a self-titled debut EP in 2013, which they put out on their own. Following that, work began on their first full-length album, Volume 1. In 2015, they traveled to Nashville, Tennessee, to record with producer Jeremiah Scott, known for his work with Demon Hunter and Living Sacrifice. The following year, they returned to finish the album with Lee Dyess at EarthSound Studios. Volume 1 finally came out in late 2016, but before that happened, rhythm guitarist Kyle Robinson left the band. After the album’s release, they signed with Sancrosanct Records and put out a lyric video for the track “Watch it Burn.” In 2017, they announced a second EP called Depths. The first single from it, “Put It To Death,” dropped in November 2017 and featured Ryan Kirby from Fit for a King. They followed up with another single, “Only Soul.” Just two days before the EP’s release, they shared a final single, “Beyond Reach,” and also revealed that Kyle Robinson had returned to the group. In 2018, Nick McLendon came in on drums, and Victoria Messer temporarily took over rhythm guitar duties. Wade left the band around late 2018 or early 2019, after which Messer posted a call for new members.
Influences and style
Dire cites influences including Demon Hunter, Living Sacrifice, Killswitch Engage, Sleeping Giant, Disciple, Project 86, The O.C. Supertones, Lecrae, and War of Ages. The band has been compared to 12 Stones, As I Lay Dying, Five Finger Death Punch, Killswitch Engage (Howard Jones era), Avenged Sevenfold, Demon Hunter, Living Sacrifice, Convictions, Three Days Grace, Alove for Enemies, and The Showdown. Dire describes their genre as hard rock and heavy metal, while reviewers have labeled them metalcore, groove metal, hardcore punk, and deathcore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which record labels has Dire (band) released music on?
Dire has released music on Independent and Sancrosanct.
Who are the current members of Dire (band)?
The current members of Dire are listed as Joran Messer, Nick McLendon, Trey Hutchinson and Caleb Barnes.
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