Origin (band)

Not to be confused with The Origin (band).
Origin
Origin performing in 2014
Origin performing in 2014
Background information
Also known asNecrotomy (1990-1993), Thee Abomination (1993-1997)
OriginTopeka, Kansas, U.S.
GenresTechnical death metal
Years active1990–present
LabelsRelapse, Nuclear Blast, Agonia
MembersPaul Ryan
Mike Flores
John Longstreth
Jason Keyser
Past membersJeremy Turner
George Fluke
James King
Doug Williams
Clint Appelhanz
Mark Manning
James Lee
Mica Meneke

Origin is an American technical death metal band from Topeka, Kansas, founded in 1990 under the monikers Necrotomy and Thee Abomination.[1] They have been recognized by music critics[2][3] and metal fans[4] alike for combining a harsh sound with a high level of technical skill.

Origin's music is characterized by almost exclusive use of several specific, difficult playing techniques; blast beats,[5] multiple death growled vocals,[5][6] and arpeggios and sweep picking on both the guitars and the bass guitar.[4] Their songs often have uneven, shifting time signatures.[5] 2008 saw the band breakthrough in the United States with the release of their fourth studio album, Antithesis, which peaked at #21 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart.[7][8]

  1. ^ "Origin --- Artist Biography". Origin --- Official Relapse Records Band Page. Relapse Records. March 2008. Archived from the original on June 23, 2011. Retrieved February 6, 2009.
  2. ^ Prato, Greg. "Allmusic Review: Antithesis by Origin". Allmusic. Macrovision Corporation. Retrieved February 7, 2009. The instrumental prowess of Origin's players is mighty impressive here. But be forewarned—there's not an ounce of melody detected anywhere.
  3. ^ York, William (2002). "Allmusic Biography: Origin". Allmusic. Macrovision Corporation. Retrieved February 19, 2009. Ridiculously technical, fast, and punishing.
  4. ^ a b Frink, Troy (October 10, 2005). "Origin's death metal could kill someone". Longview Current. The College Publisher. Archived from the original on May 27, 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2009.
  5. ^ a b c Prato, Greg (January 4, 2008). "Allmusic Review: Informis Infinitas Inhumanitas by Origin". AllMusic. Macrovision Corporation. Retrieved February 19, 2009. But, as amazing as much of the playing is, some of the songwriting seems to suffer under the weight of all the technicality.
  6. ^ "Origin on MySpace Music". myspace.com. February 18, 2009. Retrieved February 18, 2009.
  7. ^ "Artist Chart History: Origin". Billboard. Nielsen Company. Retrieved July 22, 2008.
  8. ^ "ORIGIN: Antithesis Lands In Billboard Charts; Announce May U.S. Tour". News from Relapse Records. Relapse Records. April 9, 2008. Archived from the original on May 27, 2009. Retrieved February 7, 2009.