⋘"The Truth Weighs Nothing", nicknamed "TEBOW" by the band during the early stages of writing their third full length album, entitled "NO ABSOLUTES IN HUMAN SUFFERING", was the first song discussed by members in an interview with Gun Shy Assassin only a few months into the new year, perhaps around February. The lyrics, which can be found below under the appropriate section, are a pretty straightforward attack on religious hypocrisy while also retaining a general sense of social commentary about the "disintegration of the United States and the truth about humanity", as stated by vocalist Jon Parkin in an interview with
Exclaim.ca (link to it is under "Band Links"). The album was released by Black Market Activities digitally on July 31 and on CD/LP August 28. Without a doubt one of the best albums this year; sure to be a contender for THE best when December rolls around. There aren't many bands who execute and deliver with such genuine passion, in this case being passionately enraged.⋙
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Gaza is an experimental metal band from Salt Lake City, Utah that incorporates elements of grindcore, mathcore, and sludge metal into their music. Formed in 2004, they are currently signed to Black Market Activities and have released one EP and three full-length albums. They are known for their complex and heavy sound, as well as their outspoken anti-religious and political views.
Gaza formed in February 2004 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The project started out intending to be an indie band but, according to then-bassist Jon Parkin, that "lasted about half a practice." Gaza's original lineup consisted of Casey Hansen on drums, Jon Parkin on bass, and Michael Mason and Luke Sorenson on guitars. With this lineup they played their first two shows with different vocalists, first with Dustin Dransfield and then with Dreu Hudson. After their departure, Jon Parkin switched to lead vocals, and bass player Chris Clement was added. With this lineup, the band recorded their debut EP East in 2004, which was distributed by Exigent Records. In 2006, the band signed to label Black Market Activities, on which they have released two albums, I Don't Care Where I Go When I Die and He is Never Coming Back. After the release of "He Is Never Coming Back," founding member Luke Sorenson left the band, leaving them as a four-piece. They have recently released their third full length album entitled "No Absolutes in Human Suffering".
<Current Members>
Casey Hansen - drums (2004–present)
Anthony Lucero - bass (2006–present)
Michael Mason - guitar (2004–present)
Jon Parkin - bass (2004), vocals (2004–present)
<Past Members>
Chris Clement - bass (2004–2005, 2005–2006)
Dustin Dransfield - vocals (2004)
Dreu Hudson - vocals (2004)
Matt Nanes - bass (2004–2005)
Luke Sorenson - guitar (2004–2009)
<Discography>
East (EP) (2004)
I Don't Care Where I Go When I Die (2006)
He Is Never Coming Back (2009)
No Absolutes In Human Suffering (2012)