Fit for an Autopsy
{{Short description|American deathcore band}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2018}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Fit for an Autopsy
| image = 2018 Fit For An Autopsy - by 2eight - DSC8316.jpg
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| alt =
| caption = Fit for an Autopsy in 2018
| origin = Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
| genre = Deathcore
| years_active = {{start date|2008}}–present
| label = {{flatlist|
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| current_members = * Will Putney
- Pat Sheridan
- Josean Orta
- Tim Howley
- Joe Badolato
- Peter Spinazola
| past_members = * Brian Mathis
- Nate Johnson
- Greg Wilburn
| website = {{URL|https://fitforanautopsy.co/}}
}}
Fit for an Autopsy is an American deathcore band from Jersey City, New Jersey, formed in 2008.{{Cite web |date=November 23, 2024 |title=Fit For An Autopsy – The Nothing That Is |url=https://www.grimmgent.com/albumreviews/fit-for-an-autopsy-the-nothing-that-is/ |website=Grimm}} The band consists of guitarists Will Putney, Pat Sheridan and Tim Howley, drummer Josean Orta, lead vocalist Joe Badolato, and bassist Peter "Blue" Spinazola. They are currently signed to Nuclear Blast and have released seven studio albums since formation.{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/fit-for-an-autopsy-signs-with-eone-music-good-fight-music/ |title=Fit for an Autopsy Signs With eOne Music/Good Fight Music |publisher=Blabbermouth |date=July 25, 2013}}
History
The band released their first demo in 2008, followed a year later by the group's first EP, Hell on Earth.{{cite web |url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2010/12/03/black-market-activities-is-fit-for-an-autopsy/ |title=BLACK MARKET ACTIVITIES IS FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY |publisher=MetalSucks |date=December 3, 2010}} In 2011, Fit for an Autopsy released their debut studio album, The Process of Human Extermination.{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-process-of-human-extermination-mw0002148279 |title=The Process of Human Extermination: Review by Phil Freeman |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=July 2, 2014}}Gregory Heaney. [http://www.allmusic.com/artist/fit-for-an-autopsy-mn0002696900/biography Fit for an Autopsy Biography]. AllMusic
In September 2013, the band released their second studio album, Hellbound. Less than a year later, in April 2014, the band announced that vocalist Nate Johnson would be leaving the band. Greg Wilburn of the Devastated was immediately named as Johnson's temporary replacement.{{cite web |url=http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/breakups/fit-for-an-autopsy-has-been-nate-johnsoned-announce-new-vocalist |title=FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY Has Been "Nate Johnsoned," Announce New Vocalist |publisher=Metal Injection |date=April 16, 2014}}
In early 2015, the band announced the departure of Greg Wilburn and the addition of their new vocalist, Joe Badolato. Along with this, they announced that they were in the writing process for a new album. This third studio album, named Absolute Hope Absolute Hell, was released on October 2, 2015.[http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/fit-for-an-autopsy-to-release-absolute-hope-absolute-hell-album-in-october/ Fit for an Autopsy: To Release 'Absolute Hope, Absolute Hell' Album In October]. blabbermouth.net. July 9, 2015.
In July 2016, the band announced a split-EP, named The Depression Sessions, with fellow deathcore bands Thy Art Is Murder and The Acacia Strain. The EP was released on August 12, 2016.[http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/thy-art-is-murder-the-acacia-strain-fit-for-an-autopsy-to-release-the-depression-sessions/ THY ART IS MURDER, THE ACACIA STRAIN, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY To Release 'The Depression Sessions'] blabbermouth.net. July 9, 2015.
The band released a new song, "Heads Will Hang", from their fourth studio album The Great Collapse on January 31, 2017. The album was released on March 17, 2017.[http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/fit-for-an-autopsy-releases-heads-will-hang-video/ FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY Releases 'Heads Will Hang' Video'] blabbermouth.net. January 31, 2017. On May 8, 2018, Fit For An Autopsy announced they signed with Nuclear Blast.
On October 25, 2019, the band released their fifth studio album The Sea of Tragic Beasts through Nuclear Blast.[https://www.nuclearblast.com/en/music/band/discography/details/6059711.4105086.the-sea-of-tragic-beasts.html/ ‘The Sea of Tragic Beasts, Fit for an Autopsy’]Nuclear Blast. October 25, 2019.
On April 6, 2020, the band released a standalone single "Fear Tomorrow" through Nuclear Blast.[https://www.nuclearblast.de/en/label/music/band/news/details/6576476.4105086.fit-for-an-autopsy-share-new-single.html]Nuclear Blast. April 6, 2020.
On September 22, 2021, the band announced their new sixth studio album Oh What the Future Holds. Two days later, they released the album's first single "Far from Heaven".[https://loudwire.com/fit-for-an-autopsy-far-from-heaven-lyrics-video-oh-what-the-future-holds-album/ ‘Fit for An Autopsy Debut ‘Far From Heaven’ Off 2022 Album ‘Oh What the Future Holds’]loudwire.com. September 24, 2021. The song was later elected by Loudwire as the 35th best metal song of 2021.{{cite web |last1=Al-Sharif |first1=Rabab |last2=DiVita |first2=Joe |last3=Hartmann |first3=Graham |last4=Richardson |first4=Jake |last5=Trapp |first5=Philip |last6=Summan |first6=Yasmine |title=The 35 Best Metal Songs of 2021 |url=https://loudwire.com/best-metal-songs-2021/ |website=Loudwire |publisher=Townsquare Media |access-date=December 31, 2021 |date=December 6, 2021}} The album was released on January 14, 2022.{{Cite web|last=Cordova|first=Daniel|date=2022-01-14|title=THE WEEKLY INJECTION: New Releases From FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, MIZMOR, and More Out Today - 1/14|url=https://metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/heavy-new-releases/new-releases-from-fit-for-an-autopsy-mizmor-and-more-out-today-1-14|access-date=2022-01-14|website=Metal Injection|language=en-US}} Loudwire later noted Oh What the Future Holds as one of the Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2022.{{Cite web |author=Loudwire Staff|title=The Best Rock + Metal Albums of 2022 (So Far) |url=https://loudwire.com/best-rock-metal-albums-2022-so-far/ |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=Loudwire |date=July 15, 2022 |language=en}}
On June 6, 2022, the band announced their invitation to tour with Lamb of God and Killswitch Engage as part of the Omens Tour.{{Cite web |last=Childers |first=Chad|title=Lamb of God Announce 'Omens' Album + Tour With Killswitch Engage |url=https://loudwire.com/lamb-of-god-fall-2022-tour-killswitch-engage-omens-album-details/ |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=Loudwire |date=June 6, 2022 |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2022-06-06 |title=Lamb Of God Reveals New Album & Tour Details |url=https://www.livenationentertainment.com/2022/06/lamb-of-god-reveals-new-album-tour-details/ |access-date=2022-09-09 |website=Live Nation Entertainment |language=en-US}}
On April 7, 2023, the band released a second split-EP. A sequel of sorts to 2016's The Depression Sessions called The Aggression Sessions still featuring Thy Art Is Murder but with Malevolence replacing The Acacia Strain.{{Cite web |title=Album review: Fit For An Autopsy, Thy Art Is Murder & Malevolence… |url=https://www.kerrang.com/album-review-the-aggression-sessions/ |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=Kerrang! |date=April 4, 2023 |language=en}}
On July 26, 2024, the band announced that their seventh studio album titled The Nothing That Is will be released on October 25, 2024 and released a single off the album titled "Hostage".{{Cite web |date=July 26, 2024 |title=FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY - announce new album 'The Nothing That Is'! |url=https://www.nuclearblast.com/blogs/news/fit-for-an-autopsy-announce-new-album-the-nothing-that-is |website=Nuclear Blast Records}} On August 27, 2024, the band released another new single off the album titled "Savior Of None / Ashes Of All",{{Cite web |date=September 3, 2024 |title=News: Fit For An Autopsy Release 'Savior Of None / Ashes Of All' |url=https://newnoisemagazine.com/news-fit-for-an-autopsy-release-savior-of-none-ashes-of-all/ |website=New Noise Magazine}} followed by "Lower Purpose" which came out on October 10, 2024.{{Cite web |date=October 10, 2024 |title=FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY – share new single 'Lower Purpose' |url=https://metalplanetmusic.com/2024/10/fit-for-an-autopsy-share-new-single-lower-purpose/ |website=Metal Planet}} A music video for the track "Red Horizon" came out on October 25, 2024, coinciding with the album release.{{Cite web |last=Weaver |first=James |date=October 27, 2024 |title=Fit For An Autopsy release new music video for 'Red Horizon' |url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/fit-for-an-autopsy-release-new-music-video-for-red-horizon/ |website=Distorted Sound}}
Members
Current members
- Will Putney – guitars {{small|(2008–present)}}; bass {{small|(studio only, 2008–2019)}}
- Pat Sheridan – guitars, backing vocals {{small|(2008–present)}}
- Josean Orta – drums {{small|(2012–present)}}
- Tim Howley – guitars {{small|(2013–present)}}
- Joe Badolato – lead vocals {{small|(2015–present)}}{{cite web |url=http://lambgoat.com/news/24209/Fit-For-An-Autopsy-record-LP-announce-new-singer |title=Fit For An Autopsy record LP, announce new singer |author=Staff writer(s) |date=February 17, 2015 |website=lambgoat.com |publisher=Lambgoat |access-date=October 13, 2015}}
- Peter "Blue" Spinazola – bass {{small|(2019–present; touring musician 2017–2019)}}
Former members
- Brian Mathis – drums {{small|(2008–2012)}}
- Nate Johnson – lead vocals {{small|(2008–2014)}}{{cite web |author=Staff writer(s) |date=November 5, 2007 |title=Nate Johnson joins Fit For An Autopsy |url=http://lambgoat.com/news/11720/Nate-Johnson-joins-Fit-For-An-Autopsy |access-date=October 13, 2015 |website=lambgoat.com |publisher=Lambgoat}}{{cite web |url=http://lambgoat.com/news/22342/Fit-For-An-Autopsy-Nate-Johnsoned;-new-singer |title=Fit For An Autopsy "Nate Johnsoned"; new singer |author=Staff writer(s) |date=April 16, 2014 |website=lambgoat.com |publisher=Lambgoat |access-date=October 13, 2015}}
- Greg Wilburn – lead vocals {{small|(2014)}}
Former touring musicians{{cite web |url=
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onjg5AvRM1A |title=FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY - Recording The Sea of Tragic Beasts with Will Putney |author=Kerrang! | date=October 19, 2019 |website=YouTube |publisher=Kerrang |accessdate=September 17, 2021}}
- Seth Coleman – bass {{small|(2009)}}
- Charlie Busacca – bass {{small|(2009–2012)}}
- Shane Slade – bass {{small|(2013–2016)}}
- Davier Pérez – drums {{small|(2018)}}
=Timeline=
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Discography
Studio albums
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of studio albums, with selected chart positions ! rowspan="2" | Title ! rowspan="2" | Album details ! colspan="10" | Peak chart positions | ||
| style="width:3em;font-size:80%;" data-sort-type="number"| US {{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/5713018/fit-for-an-autopsy/chart?f=305 |title=Fit for an Autopsy – Chart History: Heatseekers Albums |magazine=Billboard |access-date=February 4, 2015}} !style="width:3em;font-size:80%;" data-sort-type="number"| US !style="width:3em;font-size:80%;" data-sort-type="number"| US | ||
|---|---|---|
| align=left| The Process of Human Extermination
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| — | — | — |
| align=left| Hellbound
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| — | 18 | 23 |
| align=left| Absolute Hope Absolute Hell
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| — | 3 | 18 |
| align=left| The Great Collapse
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| 199 | 2 | 13 |
| align=left| The Sea of Tragic Beasts
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| — | — | — |
| align=left| Oh What the Future Holds
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| 23 | 2 | 3 |
| align=left| The Nothing That Is
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| — | 9 | — |
| colspan="5" style="font-size:90%" | "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
EPs
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| rowspan="2"| Title
! rowspan="2"| EP details ! Peak chart positions |
|---|
| style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| AUS {{cite web |url=http://australian-charts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Thy+Art+Is+Murder |title=Discography Thy Art Is Murder |website=australian-charts.com |access-date=2 August 2015}} |
| scope="row"| Hell on Earth
|
| — |
| scope="row"| The Depression Sessions {{small|(split with The Acacia Strain and Thy Art Is Murder)}} |
| 38 |
| scope="row"| The Aggression Sessions {{small|(split with Thy Art Is Murder and Malevolence)}} |
| — |
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
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