Genuflect was an American nu metal band from Boston, Massachusetts, United States, composed of former members of Reveille. Genuflect's lyrical message lashes out against social, political and economic corruption. The band formed in 2005 and released LPs in 2007 and 2009. They went into hiatus in 2011, however Genuflect reformed in August 2013 and were working on new music before disbanding in 2015.
History The End of the World, The Shadow Side and hiatus (2005-2011) In 2005, former founding Reveille members reunited to form Genuflect. The band was a new project by Drew Simollardes and Greg Sullivan, the vocalist and the guitarist respectively, from the national act Reveille, who previously toured on Ozzfest with Pantera, Soulfly and Disturbed; and also toured nationally with Sevendust, Static-X, Godsmack, Powerman 5000, Kid Rock, and Machine Head.
Genuflect has released two full-length albums to date. Their debut record The End of the World was released in 2007, and was followed by The Shadow Side, released in 2009. Genuflect headlined national tours in 2008 and again in 2009 promoting their two albums to a loyal underground fan following. The band went on hiatus in 2011.
Reunion and new album (2013-2015) Genuflect reunited in August 2013, and has begun writing a new album. The new album is set to be released during the summer of 2014. The band stated via Facebook that the new album will be released in October. A Rose From the Dead was released on October 31.
Two live shows occurred:
12/19/2014 - The Middle East - Cambridge, MA - Nullset / Genuflect / Escape To Everything / Carolina Burn
07/17/2015 - The Ruins at The Colosseum - Providence, RI - Black Sheep Presents: GENUFLECT / JOINT DAMAGE / 6 Foot Silence / Fear The Masses
Musical style and influences Genuflect is described as nu metal and rap metal.
The band is influenced by the likes of Rage Against the Machine, Cypress Hill, Run-DMC, Faith No More, and 24-7 Spyz.
Discography Rough Mix Demo (2005) Revelation Bloody Murder Move Afterlife Masquerade Dark As Night Open Up
The End of the World (2007) Bloody Murder Potent Masquerade Dead Right Here and Now Epinephrine Insurrection Looking Glass Open Up Dark As Night Kill Shot Afterlife Revelation
The Shadow Side (2009) Head Hearse Lonely Road Bullet Devil Dance Curtain Call Lavation Ring In The Dead Dying Today SlowlyFallingFaster Long Way Home Nihilist
A Rose From the Dead (2014) Wither Within Gather In The Streets Laughing As We Fall Riot On The Set No Reason Till We Burn Once In Your Life Fishbowl Futura Identity Today’s The Day
Band members Referred to as "The Four Horsemen".
Current Drew Simollardes - vocals (2005-2011, 2013–2015) Greg Sullivan - guitar, vocals (2005-2011, 2013–2015) Steve Hart - bass (2005-2007, 2013–2015) Bryan Bales - drums (2014-2015)
Former Mike Geezil - drums (2005) Scott Wilson - drums (2006) Jeff Lawn - drums (2007-2011) John Boudreau - bass (2007-2008) Tim Munroe - bass (2008-2011)
References
External links Genuflect on Myspace