The Esoteric is an American metalcore band founded in 1996 from Lawrence, Kansas. They are currently signed to Prosthetic Records. Following several self-produced EPs, the band's major label debut, With the Sureness of Sleepwalking, came out on Prosthetic Records in 2005. Their follow-up, Subverter, was released on Prosthetic in 2006, and received good reception from online blogs and music magazines.
The Kansas outfit is quick to point out and pay homage to their influences and support their fellow local bands. The band has toured with the likes of Himsa, Mastodon, Dog Fashion Disco, Mindless Self-Indulgence, Scarlet, Calico System, and Fight Paris.
On January 1, 2007, the band announced the departures of guitarist Cory White and drummer Marshall Kilpatric. White left the band based on personal reasons while Kilpatric relocated to Los Angeles to join Black Light Burns. Former drummer Adam 'Hammerlord' Mitchell retook the throne at the drums for a short Canadian tour. Although not officially reformed, White and Kilpatrick rejoined the band for a few select shows in the Kansas City area in 2009 including the American Waste Festival. In 2011, the band covered the track "Iron Clad Lou" for the compilation album Songs of Farewell and Departure: A Tribute To HUM.
Current lineup Eric Graves – guitar Anthony Diale – bass Stevie Cruz – vocals Marshall Kilpatrick – drums, percussion Cory White – guitar
Discography Title Year Notes Esoteric EP 1998 Mowdown Music Compilation 1999 Compilation Derailer Split 1999 Split An Illusion of Sacred Circumstances 1999 Malicious Intent: Ultimus Dies Sepulcris 2001 Compilation Lifeless Records 2001 Compilation 2001 Compilation Plagued by Visions 2001 Live at CBGB's NYC (with Luddite Clone) 2001 Split (live) Loaded in Lawrence 2002 Compilation Roads Between (with Saved By Grace) 2002 Split A Reason to Breathe EP 2002 Wormwood Split 2003 Split 1336 EP 2004 With the Sureness of Sleepwalking 2005 Subverter 2006 For the Sick: A Tribute to Eyehategod 2007 Compilation (tribute album)
References
External links
Interview with the Esoteric at Heavy Frequency