Biography
After forming in 2005, A Plea for Purging quickly gained a reputation
for hard work, with a heavy touring schedule that included over 200
live shows in their first year together. They released the "A Plea for
Purging EP" in 2006, then the "Quick Is the Word, Steady Is the Action
EP" the following year. They toured heavily behind these releases. In
late 2007, A Plea for Purging signed to Facedown Records and released
their debut LP
A Critique of Mind and Thought, which featured a few re-recorded songs from both EPs, as well as new songs, and guest vocals from Phil Bozeman of
Whitechapel
on the song "The Betrayers". In 2008, rhythm guitarist Lyle Paschal
decided to leave and was replaced by Tyler Wilson, a friend of the band.
In 2009 the band recorded
Depravity, which was released on Facedown Records. The album was produced by
Joey Sturgis at the Rise Records-owned Foundation Studios in
Connersville, Indiana.
The album received mixed reviews from fans and critics, being
recognized as a step up from their debut release, but also said to be
lacking in originality and body. In 2010 the band announced that they
would take some time off touring to start writing their next album. A
series of studio updates were posted on Youtube to keep fans in the
loop. The album was revealed to be a
concept album, entitled
The Marriage of Heaven and Hell.
It was released on July 16, 2010 on Facedown Records, and received
positive reviews from fans and critics alike. Vocalist Andy Atkins was
praised for his improved vocals, and the originality of the songs was
commended as well. The album was produced by Joey Sturgis at Foundation
Studios in Connersvile, Indiana, and was mixed by Brian Hood, formerly
of MyChildren MyBride. Late that year, Plea announced that rhythm
guitarist Tyler Wilson had decided to leave the band. The band decided
not to replace him, and have remained a four-piece. In February-March
2011, the band toured with MyChildren MyBride and The Chariot in support
of Haste the Day for their farewell tour. In mid 2011, Plea announced
they had re-signed with Facedown Records, and were working on new
material for their upcoming album. Later it was announced that they were
heading into the studio in August with producer Joel Schroeder to
record their fourth full-length. The band released a series of studio
updates on Youtube, one of which confirmed that
The Life & Death of A Plea for Purging
would be the title. The album was released on November 8, 2011 and was
met with generally positive reviews from fans and critics alike. The
band is currently on tour in support of the new album with Take It
Back!, No Bragging Rights and Gideon.
Band members
- Current
- Former
- Lyle Paschal - Guitar
- Tyler Wilson - Guitar
Discography
Videography
References
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