Vehemence

Vehemence formed in Atlanta in 1994, with Brian Fair on vocals, Eric Matlock on guitar, and Rick Shelton on drums. They were part of that city's death metal scene in the mid-90s. Their first album, 'God Was Created,' came out in 1997, followed by 'Into the Nexus' in 1999.

Their third album, '18.6,' arrived in 2002 and stirred some debate with its religious themes and cover art. The band's lineup shifted over time, with other members like guitarist Erik Grady and drummer Ryan Kester coming through. Later records like 'Desolation' and 'Forward' showed a shift toward more atmospheric and progressive metal sounds.

Songs like 'Alone In Your Presence' and 'Christ, I Fucking Hate You' give a sense of their style, aggressive but with a kind of lyrical weight. They kept making music through the 2000s and into the 2010s, with Fair as the consistent presence.