DIRGE WITHIN formed in March of 2007 by founding members Shaun Glass, Jimmy Knight, and Jerms Genske. With the additions of Paz, and Matt Szlachta to follow in late April 2007. Immediately DIRGE WITHIN recorded the 3 song demo including the songs "Forever the Martyr" "Complacency Strain" and "Ties That Bind" at Mercenary Studios in Zion, IL. (Engineered by Scott Creekmore). The demo was mixed and mastered by James Murphy (Testament/Death) at Safehouse Productions. In June of 2007 DIRGE WITHIN played their first show in Milwaukee, WI. In November of 2007 DIRGE WITHIN became a member of the Jagermeister Music family. Soon after, DIRGE WITHIN had also become endorsed by: ESP Guitars, Washburn Guitars, Spector Basses, Randall Amplification, Line 6, Peavey, EMG Electronics, Dunlop, Samson Wireless Systems, Draven Shoes, Warlord Clothing, SRH Clothing, and Ed Stone clothing. DIRGE WITHIN's "Forever the Martyr" was placed in permanent rotation on Sirius Satellite Radio's Channel 27 "Hard Attack". Early 2008 brought DIRGE WITHIN back into the studio to record another song with Engineer Chris Djuricic at Studio One (Racine, WI). "The Last Goodbye" was recorded, with the mixing and mastering by James Murphy (Safehouse Productions). In April of 2008 DIRGE WITHIN teamed up with Justin Arcangel of Dark Angel Management. As well as obtaining International Booking by Paul Ryan of The Agency Group. On July 28th, 2008 DIRGE WITHIN released a one minute snippet of a new track, called "Confession". Once again, the song was engineered by Chris Djuricic at his studio, Studio One. However, this time they took a new step and enlisted the skill of Edsel Dope (Dope) to produce the track. "Confession is just a taste of what's to come in 2009!" "Confession" was mixed and mastered by James Murphy at Safehouse Productions. DIRGE WITHIN has played shows alongside acts such as God Forbid, Nile, Death Angel and Prong. DIRGE WITHIN was proud to be part of the June Jagermeister Music Tour dates with Hatebreed, Type O Negative, and 3 Inches of Blood. As well as the July Jagermeister Music Tour dates with Dope & Kittie. DIRGE WITHIN officially inked a contract with E1 Entertainment (formerly KOCH Records) in May 2009. DIRGE WITHIN then immediately went on their first tour as a signed artist. Touring with Static-X, Bury Your Dead, and Seventh Void. DIRGE WITHIN'S debut album "FORCE FED LIES" is ready to go, and will be released via E1 Entertainment on September 1st, 2009. In stores everywhere and iTunes. Keep checking back from more updates on DIRGE WITHIN. And remember, as always, KEEP IT FUCKIN METAL! Dirge Within Is: Jerms - Vocals Shaun Glass - Guitar Matt Szlachta - Guitar Jimmy Knight- Drums
