Studio Seven

110 S. Horton St.

Seattle

August 5, 2008, Tuesday 7:30 PM

Buy Tickets online: $10.00

ORIGIN

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Origin is an American technical death metal group, hailing from Topeka, Kansas that was formed in 1998 by guitarist/vocalists Paul Ryan and Jeremy Turner. They were soon joined by Clint Appelhanz (bass), Mark Manning (vocals) and George Fluke (drums).

In 1998 the band recorded their first demo before securing an opening slot on the “Death Across America” Tour which included Nile, Cryptopsy, Oppressor and Gorguts. In 1999 George Fluke was replaced by John Longstreth and Doug Williams replaced Clint Appelhanz and Origin signed to Relapse Records.

Origin was invited to take part in Contaminated 2000 (Exhumed and Cephalic Carnage) and the high profile Death Across America 2000 Tour - joining forces with Poland’s Vader and labelmates Cephalic Carnage and Dying Fetus. Soon after, Origin embarked on yet another tour, this time alongside Candiria, Cryptopsy and Poison the Well. Other tours included acts with Skinless, Impaled and Vader plus a headline tour of their own before work on the next CD.

Introducing two new members, James Lee on vocals and Mike Flores on bass, "Informis Infinitas Inhumanitas." was faster, darker and more complex than their previous effort. Immediately following the release of "Informis Infinitas Inhumanitas," Origin hit the road as part of the largest metal tour of the summer; with Nile, Arch Enemy and Hate Eternal. Following the tour Jeremy Turner resigned from the band and Clinton Appelhanz (this time playing guitar instead of bass) returned to do a tour with Immolation, Vader, and The Berzerker followed by another tour with All That Remains, Scar Culture and Crematorium. More problems evolved and Origin had to cancel the tour with Nuclear Assault in January 2003 and shortly thereafter John Longstreth resigned from the band. The search was on for a new drummer and James King was chosen to fill the spot.