Child Bite is an American punk/metal band[1] formed in 2005 in Detroit, Michigan. The band's core members are founding vocalist Shawn Knight[2][3] and longtime bassist Sean Clancy.[4] Child Bite's sound has been described as "enormous and predatory, from the baleful rhythm section to Shawn Knight's [frightening vocals]."[5][6][7]
Child Bite | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Genres | Noise rock, hardcore punk, heavy metal |
Years active | 2005–present |
Labels | Housecore, Forge Again, Joyful Noise |
Members | Shawn Knight Sean Clancy Jeremy Waun Jeff Porter |
Past members | Brandon Sczomak Jeff Kraus Ben Moore Zach Norton Danny Sperry Christian Doble |
Website | childbite |
In the spring of 2013, the band released a split 7-inch with David Yow of Jesus Lizard and Scratch Acid.[8] Morbid Hits, a collection of Anal Cunt cover songs, was released exclusively as a 5-inch vinyl record in early 2014 via Housecore Records. This release featured the band being fronted by Pantera/Down frontman Phil Anselmo.[9][10]
As of 2024, Child Bite has toured the U.S. with such acts as Pantera,[11] Lamb of God,[12] Down,[13] Voivod,[14] Negative Approach,[15] Superjoint,[16] Poison Idea,[17] Unsane[18] and more.
Band members
editCurrent
edit- Shawn Knight – vocals
- Sean Clancy – bass
- Jeremy Waun – guitar
- Jeff Porter – drums
Former
edit- Brandon Sczomak – guitar
- Jeff Kraus – drums
- Ben Moore – drums
- Zach Norton – guitar, bass
- Danny Sperry – drums
- Christian Doble – saxophone, backing vocals
Timeline
editDiscography
editAlbums
edit- Blow Off the Omens (2019)
- Negative Noise (2016)
- The Living Breathing Organ Summer LP (2010)
- Fantastic Gusts of Blood LP (2008)
- Wild Feast LP (2006)
Anthologies
edit- Burnt Offerings (2018, Housecore Records/Forge Again Records)
EPs
edit- Split 12-inch w/ STNNNG (2017, Forge Again Records)
- Strange Waste EP (2014, Housecore Records)
- Morbid Hits EP w/ Phil Anselmo (2014, Housecore Records)
- Split 12-inch w/ We Are Hex (2013, Forge Again Records)
- Vision Crimes EP (2013, Joyful Noise Recordings)
- Monomania EP (2012, Joyful Noise Recordings)
- Split 12-inch w/ Dope Body (2011, FAR)
- Exquisite Luxury EP (2008, SSM)
- Gold Thriller (2007, JNR/SSM)
- Physical Education Split EP w/ Stationary Odyssey (2007, Joyful Noise Recordings)
Singles
edit- Jerk Off Your Life 1" Button w/ download (2016, Housecore Records)
- Flexed Heads 7-inch w/ Hellmouth, Old Gods & Golden Torso (2014, Corpse Flower)
- Gods of Love 7-inch w/ Hellmouth, Old Gods & Golden Torso (2014, Corpse Flower)
- Demonomaniacs 7-inch w/ Hellmouth, Old Gods & Golden Torso (2012, Dyspepsidisc)
- Chickenshit Conformists 7-inch w/ Hellmouth, Old Gods & Golden Torso (2012, Dyspepsidisc)
- Family Men 7-inch w/ Hellmouth, Old Gods & Golden Torso (2012, Bellyache)
- Split 7-inch w/ DD/MM/YYYY (2009, Wham City/Dyspepsidisc)
- Split 7-inch w/ Big Bear (2009, JNR)
- Split 7-inch w/ This Moment in Black History (2009, FAR)
References
edit- ^ "CHILD BITE: Detroit Punk/Metal Unit Kicks Off US Tour With Today Is The Day; Blow Off The Omens Full-Length Out Now On Housecore Records – Earsplit Compound". March 9, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ "Interview: Child Bite's Shawn Knight on Voivod tour, Housecore deal, Melvins video cameo | Metal Insider". June 2016.
- ^ Seppala, Timothy J. "Detroit hardcore band Child Bite's Shawn Knight reflects on 15 years in the underground". Detroit Metro Times. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
- ^ "Ideas Adrift with Child Bite Bassist Sean Clancy". IDEAS ADRIFT. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ Sant, John. "Who the fuck is Child Bite?". Fine Print Magazine. Archived from the original on September 2, 2013. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- ^ "See Black Tusk and Child Bite Cover Prong's "Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck"". Revolver. October 28, 2020. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
- ^ "Hear Child Bite and Phil Anselmo's Crushing Covers of Celtic Frost, AxCx". Revolver. April 12, 2018. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
- ^ "CHECK OUT THIS NEW SPLIT SEVEN-INCH FROM DAVID YOW AND CHILD BITE". VICE. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (February 10, 2014). "Phil Anselmo Covers An AN*L C*NT Track And It's Amazing". Metal Injection. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
- ^ "Philip H. Anselmo Teams With Child Bite For Anal Cunt Covers EP". The PRP. February 7, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
- ^ "Child Bite, Nest, Snafu to Open for the Upcoming Pantera and Lamb of God Tour". January 9, 2024.
- ^ "Child Bite, Nest, Snafu to Open for the Upcoming Pantera and Lamb of God Tour". January 9, 2024.
- ^ "Mountain of Wizard to support Down and Child Bite on U.S. Trek". August 5, 2015.
- ^ "Voivod Announce 2016 Dates with King Parrot + Child Bite". Loudwire.
- ^ "News: Negative Approach and Child Bite tour US | Tours".
- ^ "Superjoint Plot Spring Tour with Battlecross + Child Bite". Loudwire.
- ^ "Hardcore News and Metal News".
- ^ "UNSANE Announces New North American and European Fall Tour in Support of Southern Lord-Bound Sterilize LP - Earsplit Compound". September 5, 2017.