Guitarist Caysen Russo and vocalist Craig Betit only appear on the band's first studio album, they were both replaced, respectively, with Chris Storey and Hernan "Eddie" Hermida by the time of their second release.
Matt Kuykendall has commented on the origin of the band's name, how he came up with it: "Sitting in my room in Berkeley, California, reading news websites and thinking about the fucked up shit going on in the world and my own life at the time. The name itself is a simple truism, but it's something that we all too easily forget."
All Shall Perish have completed several successful tours across America in the past year, sharing the stage with a variety of fellow deathcore groups, including acts such as Suicide Silence, Through the Eyes of the Dead, The Red Chord, The Acacia Strain, Misery Index, Job for a Cowboy, Antagony, among many others. The band maintained a blog during their early 2006 tour, known as the Spreading Disease tour. It can be read on the band's official web page, as well as on their MySpace page. All Shall Perish has recently had a tour with Stick to Your Guns, War of Ages, The Warriors, and Terror. They were also on The Darkness Over Europe 2007 tour with Bleeding Through, I Killed the Prom Queen and Caliban. They often add a cover of the song "Breaking the Law" by Judas Priest to their setlist. They recently headlined a tour with support from Emmure and From a Second Story Window. Bray Almini occasionally fills in for Mike Tiner on bass during tours. They are touring Europe in early 2010.
While touring in Australia on December 19, a van carrying people associated with the tour crashed north of the town of Coffs Harbour. The members of All Shall Perish were uninjured, but the lead singer and roadie of death metal band The Red Shore were killed.
The band have recently released a brand new full length entitled Awaken The Dreamers, taking on a new sound which seems to venture away from the core and more into the metal. They have since stated they are working on a follow-up.
On Wednesday, February 5, 2009, Chris Storey announced his departure from All Shall Perish. They have already recruited another guitarist and will continue playing the currently lined up shows on their tour.
But recently their newest guitarist left the band to join Born of Osiris and was replaced by Francesco Artusato, former lead gutarist of Hiss of Atrocities.
Hermida joined Suicide Silence on October 3, 2013, which was officially announced on the Suicide Silence Facebook page. On October 4, All Shall Perish released a statement about Hermida leaving, confirming that the band would continue. An interview with Mike Tiner on the Metal Injection website stated that Mike Tiner's position was that Hermida chose to leave by not being able to commit to the band.
On October 21, 2015, All Shall Perish announced the return of Hernan "Eddie" Hermida and guitarist Chris Storey, alongside founding members Matt Kuykendall, Ben Orum, and Caysen Russo, now on bass. The group's press release noted that original vocalist Craig Betit will participate in some fashion as well. The band stated that bassist Mike Tiner, the last original member in the lineup before the return of Orum, Kuykendall, and Russo declined a personal invitation to participate. Francesco Artusato and drummer Adam Pierce are no longer part of the band.
On April 21, 2020, vocalist Hernan "Eddie" Hermida announced that the reunion was no longer happening
Embrace The Curse
All Shall Perish Lyrics
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We are here to make sure you are not one of them
We all are the same
We judge them for their subtle differences
Spewing false accusations
To excuse our inhuman behavior
This is what we call warfare
This is what we call warfare
We think the worst has passed
Humanity is lost
A man told me his name
As he cried and plead for forgiveness
He was never to blame
He bleeds for this horrendous system
We all must die
Who the fuck do we think we are?
We cannot police this planet
This is what we call warfare
Sent the brave to humiliate our nation
Our self-serving debt to the world is insatiable
We think the worst has passed
Humanity is lost
Humanity is lost
The lyrics to All Shall Perish's song "Embrace The Curse" tackle the issue of inhumane behavior towards others that are deemed different. The first two lines of the song instruct the victim to face their family and put their face on the ground, signifying an act of subservience to the assailants. The following lines provide context to the violence, as they suggest that the attackers are motivated by their perceived superiority over their victims, leading to false accusations and dehumanizing actions towards them.
The chorus of the song amplifies the consequences of their actions. Children are made to cry as the victim's home is destroyed as a result of this "warfare" that is misguided and tragic. The lyrics suggest that this behavior is not unique to one group but is pervasive across humanity, leading to a bleak outlook on society. The closing lines question the identity of the attackers and the fact that no one has the right to police the planet, highlighting the insatiable demand for power and control.
Line by Line Meaning
Face your family and place your face on the ground
We are here to overpower and dominate you, and we want you to acknowledge our superiority by bowing down.
We are here to make sure you are not one of them
We don't accept any differences, and we want to ensure that you comply with our ideals and values.
We all are the same
We pretend to be accepting and tolerant, but we actually judge people based on their differences and are unwilling to embrace diversity.
We judge them for their subtle differences
We are intolerant of any differences or variations from our established norm, no matter how insignificant they may be.
Spewing false accusations
We create lies and falsehoods to justify our inhumane behavior and actions towards those who differ from us.
To excuse our inhuman behavior
We need some justification for our barbaric and brutal actions, so we fabricate and propagate these lies to justify ourselves.
Watch as your children cry, as we rip your home apart
We aim to cause as much pain and suffering as possible in our pursuit of domination, even if it means destroying families and tearing apart homes.
This is what we call warfare
Our actions may seem extreme and barbaric to some, but we perceive them as warranted or even necessary to achieve our goals or agenda.
We think the worst has passed
We delude ourselves into thinking that our past wrongdoings are no longer a concern, and our conduct is justifiable as we have moved past the worst of our behavior.
Humanity is lost
Our actions reflect the worst aspects of human behavior and it seems like we have lost sight of what it means to be humane or compassionate.
A man told me his name
Someone attempted to connect or relate with me, and despite his pleas and attempts to engage or reason with me, I was not swayed and maintain my position.
As he cried and plead for forgiveness
Despite the man's sincere display of emotion, I refuse to reconsider my position or show him any compassion or empathy.
He was never to blame
I acknowledge that the man is not responsible for all the blame or problems, but I still refuse to treat him with decency or respect.
He bleeds for this horrendous system
The man is suffering from the consequences of our unjust and oppressive system, and he is a victim of our inhumane actions and beliefs.
We all must die
We are all mortal beings, and our time on this planet is finite. It is time to consider our actions and the legacy we leave behind.
Who the fuck do we think we are?
We are filled with hubris and a sense of entitlement, and we need to reconsider our behavior and role in the world.
We cannot police this planet
It is not our duty or responsibility to control or influence the world to our exclusive benefit or agenda.
Sent the brave to humiliate our nation
We have wronged other nations and people through our past actions, and our imperialist and expansionist goals have caused us to act in ways that reflect poorly on our country.
Our self-serving debt to the world is insatiable
Our actions are motivated solely by our own interests and desires, and we are not willing to provide equal or fair treatment to those who have been wronged by our actions or policies.
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