EUGENIC DEATH to release sophomore effort on March 15, 2019
- Emil

 - Mar 7, 2019
 - 2 min read
 
Updated: Mar 18, 2019

EUGENIC DEATH was formed in late 2010 in Greensboro, North Carolina. The  band name was chosen to draw attention to society's overall view,  mistreatment and neglect of the poor.
Jonathan  McCanless (lead guitarist) had long desired to get his music into mass  circulation and decided in late 2010 that the only way to accomplish  this was to start a band with the most dedicated and talented musicians  he could find. The natural choice for vocals was Keith Davis, whose  voice is reminiscent of legends like Chuck Billy of Testament and Max  Cavalera of Sepultura. Jonathan had previously been in another local  band with Keith and knew his capacity for producing harsh sounding  thrash vocals.
The other member of that original band was Shane  Lucas, a bassist whose style is heavily influenced by Steve Harris of  Iron Maiden. His creative bass parts harmonized perfectly with  Jonathan's guitars.
Unsure of where to find a drummer Jonathan  turned to Keith and Shane to find the perfect fit. Keith immediately  offered Ian Pasquini, from High Point, NC. Influenced by Mastodon,  Slayer, and Dying Fetus. Ian earned his place as Eugenic Death's first  drummer.
In 2012, Eugenic Death's debut album Crimes Against Humanity  was released by Heaven and Hell Records. A year later Ian Pasquini  parted ways with the band due to personal reasons. The following year  Shane Lucas also parted ways with the band.
In 2014 the recording process for Eugenic Death's second album Under The Knife  began. Geoff Lapenta was recruited to perform drums on the album.  Jonathan McCanless on guitars and bass, and Keith Davis once again on  vocals.
The second album took four years to complete and was recorded in many different locations around the country, including The Lodge out of Indianapolis and Bunker Sound out of Chapel Hill, NC. Engineered by Steven Raets and John E Wooten IV. Mixed by Steven Raets and John E Wooten IV. Mastered by Steven Raets. Cover art created by Marija Vilotijevic, model: Courtney Simonds.

EUGENIC DEATH is: Jonathan McCanless – guitar/bass Keith Davis – vocals Geoff Lapenta – drums
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