Rotting Out

Rotting Out began in 2007 after disbanding from their original band Dogpile. The following year they released their first EP titled This Is Just A Life, via World Won't Listen.{{cite web|last1=Layzell|first1=Alex|title=This is just a life, soon enough you'll quit. (Rotting Out, This Is Just A Life, 2009)|url=http://grindtodeath.com/zine/2011/3/7/this-is-just-a-life-soon-enough-youll-quit-rotting-out-this.html|publisher=Grind To Death|accessdate=4 April 2015|url-status=usurped|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150417104210/http://grindtodeath.com/zine/2011/3/7/this-is-just-a-life-soon-enough-youll-quit-rotting-out-this.html|archivedate=17 April 2015}} In 2009, the band released their second EP, titled Vandalized, via 6131 Records.

In 2011, Rotting Out released their first full-length album under 6131 Records, and the first release with bassist, Walter Delgado, on vocals, titled Street Prowl.{{cite web|last1=Ramirez|first1=Carlos|title=Rotting Out’s Walter Delgado: ‘I’ve Seen My Share of Drive-Bys and Bodies Dropping’|url=http://noisecreep.com/rotting-out-walter-delgado-interview/|publisher=Noisecreep|accessdate=4 April 2015}} In early 2013, the band supported The Ghost Inside on their headlining tour alongside Stick to Your Guns and Stray from the Path.{{cite web|last1=Kraus|first1=Brian|title=The Ghost Inside announce headlining tour with Stick To Your Guns, Stray From The Path, Rotting Out|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_ghost_inside_announce_headlining_tour_with_stick_to_your_guns_stray_fro|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=4 April 2015}}

In April 2013, Rotting Out premiered a new song, titled Blade of Rust from their then upcoming sophomore full-length album.{{cite web|last1=Kraus|first1=Brian|title=Rotting Out (6131 Records) stream new song, "Blade Of Rust"|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/rotting_out_6131_records_stream_new_song_blade_of_rust|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=4 April 2015}} The album, titled The Wrong Way, was released on May 7, 2013, via 6131 Records.{{cite web|last1=Kraus|first1=Brian|title=Album Premiere: Rotting Out (6131 Records), ‘The Wrong Way’|url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/album_premiere_rotting_out_6131_records_the_wrong_way|publisher=Alternative Press}}{{cite web|last1=Osborne|first1=Tyler|title=ALBUM STREAM: Rotting Out – The Wrong Way|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2013/05/02/album-stream-rotting-out-the-wrong-way/|publisher=Under the Gun Review|accessdate=4 April 2015}} On July 12, 2013, Rotting Out released a music video for their song No Clue from their sophomore album.{{cite web|last1=Mendyuk|first1=Bridijet|title=Rotting Out release new music video for "No Clue"|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/rotting_out_release_new_music_video_for_no_clue|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=4 April 2015}} In late 2013, Rotting Out supported The Story So Far on their United States fall tour.{{cite web|last1=Campbell|first1=Rachel|title=The Story So Far announce US fall tour with Stick To Your Guns, Such Gold and more|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_story_so_far_announce_us_fall_tour_with_stick_to_your_guns_such_gold_an|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=4 April 2015}} In early 2014, Rotting Out announced they were going on a spring headlining tour. The tour consisted of 29 dates across the United States.{{cite web|last1=Crane|first1=Matt|title=Rotting Out announce spring headlining tour|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/rotting_out_announce_spring_headlining_tour|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=4 April 2015}}

In early 2015, Rotting Out announced they were going on a co-headlining 20 date tour with Expire.{{cite web|last1=Sharp|first1=Tyler|title=Expire, Rotting Out, Suburban Scum, others announce U.S. tour|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/expire_rotting_out_suburban_scum_others_announce_u.s._tour|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=4 April 2015}} On January 29, 2015, Rotting Out announced they were releasing their third EP via Pure Noise Records, titled Reckoning.{{cite web|last1=Sharp|first1=Tyler|title=Rotting Out announce new ‘Reckoning’ EP|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/rotting_out_announce_new_reckoning_ep|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=4 April 2015}} The EP was released on March 9, 2015.{{cite web|last1=Crane|first1=Matt|title=Listen to Rotting Out’s new EP, ‘Reckoning’ (exclusive)|url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/listen_to_rotting_outs_new_ep_reckoning_exclusive|publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=4 April 2015}} On March 22, 2015, the band announced that they had broken up. Walter Delgado, the band's frontman, posted on Tumblr stating "ROTTING OUT broke up last Sunday. Thanks to anyone whoever cared. It was a great ride and a privilege. Don’t ask why. Thank you everyone."{{cite web|last1=Garza|first1=Adrian|title=Rotting Out Call it Quits|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2015/03/25/rotting-out-call-it-quits/|publisher=Under the Gun Review|accessdate=4 April 2015}}

The band were included in the Warped Tour 2015 Tour Compilation, with the song "Born".{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/2015-warped-tour-compilation-mw0002855828|title=2015 Warped Tour Compilation - Various Artists | Songs, Reviews, Credits|website=AllMusic}}

The band reformed for one final show on December 12, 2015, in Los Angeles, California.

In March 2016, vocalist Walter Delgado was arrested in Ohio for transporting an estimated 70 pounds of marijuana. He pled guilty to third-degree felony possession charges. He started his 18-month sentence on July 22, 2016, and was released on November 17, 2017.

On February 22, the band announced their first show in almost three years, playing the 2018 Sound And Fury festival. On April 23, 2018, it was announced that Rotting Out would be performing for the This is Hardcore Fest in July. On February 18, 2020, the band announced the release of a new album, Ronin, under Pure Noise Records. The lead single, Unforgiven, was released on February 27. The album will be released on April 10, 2020.

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; Current members

• Walter Delgado – guitar (2007–2009), bass (2009–2010), vocals (2010–2015, 2018–present)
• Alfredo "Tank" Dario Pedrozo – guitar (2009–2015, 2018–present)
• Jorge Cabrera – drums (2007–2015, 2018–present)
• Carlos Morales – guitar (2007–2015, 2018–present)
• Benjamin "Benji" Ruiz – bass (2010–2015, 2018–present)

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; Past members

• Michael Craigs – vocals (2007–2010)
• Richard Reyes – bass (2007–2009)

; Touring members

• Eddie Gallegos – guitar (2013–2015)

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• Street Prowl (2011), 6131 Records
• The Wrong Way (2013), 6131 Records
• Ronin (2020), Pure Noise Records

• Demo ‘07 (2007), Self-Released
• This Is Just A Life (2008), World Won't Listen
• Vandalized (2009), 6131 Records
• Reckoning (2015), Pure Noise Records

• Americas Hardcore (2010), Triple B Records

• "Born"
• "Reaper"
• "Who Am I"
• "Even in His Youth"

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Category:Hardcore punk groups from California

Category:2007 establishments in California

Category:Pure Noise Records artists