In the summer of 2018, Merauder returned to Europe for a full tour with UK metal/hardcore band Climate of Fear, featuring Rosado and longtime bassist Kevin Mahon and members of Climate of Fear filling in. After several years of low activity, Merauder frontman Jorge Rosado brought on longtime friend Gabe…
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In February 2011, a fan-made video for the song “Until” surfaced online featuring Rosado and Smerdon.
In December 2009, Merauder toured around Europe with Entombed and Devious . Their last show was at Eindhoven ‘s Metal Meeting, where they shared the stage with Satyricon , Nile and Legion of the Damned .
In 2008, the band announced completion of a new studio album recorded at Big Blue Meenie studios in Jersey City, New Jersey, and embarked on headline tours through Europe, Japan, and the U.S. The band also finished touring with the Haunted and the Agonist . A new album titled God…
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In 2007, vocalist Jorge Rosado formed his own version of the band. Guitarist Anthony Muccini publicly opposed Rosado’s use of the name Merauder, though Muccini himself is not an original member, having replaced the original guitarist, “Karate” Chris Bozeth.
In the following years, Bearer’s self admittedly “pig-headed” personality clashed with the other members of the band, leading to Cronin and Neuman’s exit. Sheer Terror managed to press on with a lineup that included former Whiplash drummer Tony Scaglione , and future Cause for Alarm guitarist Jay Banks. This lineup…
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This, among other things, led to interest from MCA , who signed the band for the recording of 1995’s Love Songs for the Unloved . Produced by Tommy Victor, the record reflected a changing band, with slower songs and more clean, operatic singing from Bearer, rather than his usual growls…
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Neuman took the opportunity to switch to guitar, and Mike “Chickie” Walter, a former member of the crossover band Ludichrist , took over on bass duties, only to be replaced a year later by Keith “Zippy” McAdam. With the lineup of Bearer, Neuman, McAdam, and Martin, the band cut a…
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The group formed in 1990, establishing itself on the New York hardcore and metal scene through frequent touring and a few demo releases. In 1995, after vocalist Jorge Rosado joined to replace Minus Rodriguez, the band released a split EP with Stigmata and toured with Biohazard . Their full-length debut…
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The band soon after began a longtime association with Blackout Records , who released some of their songs on the label’s compilation Where the Wild Things Are , in 1989, along with a 7-inch Live at CBGB release. The following year, the band recorded their debut full length Just Can’t…
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