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The Faceless

Technical Death Metal·Music·indie·United States
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The Faceless is an American technical death metal band formed in 2004 in Encino, Los Angeles, by guitarist Michael Keene and bassist Brandon Giffin, and notable as Sumerian Records' first-ever signed act. The band released studio albums Akeldama (2006) and Autotheism (2012), with In Becoming a Ghost referenced as an upcoming/later release, though later years were marked by significant lineup instability.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (3)
  • Released Akeldama (2006), a Metal Archives/Wikipedia-documented album
  • First act ever signed to Sumerian Records
  • Featured in multiple music industry interviews (2011, NAMM 2013, Heavy New York, Guitar Messenger)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (4)
Q:Is The Faceless underrated?

The Faceless has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 13 out of 100. they have notable achievements including released akeldama (2006), a metal archives/wikipedia-documented album.

Q:What genre is The Faceless?

The Faceless works in Technical Death Metal originating from United States (Encino, Los Angeles, California). As a music artist at the "indie" level, The Faceless has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Technical Death Metal scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:Who are similar artists to The Faceless?

Fans of The Faceless often also enjoy Rings of Saturn, The Black Dahlia Murder, Whitechapel, Animals as Leaders, Fallujah. These artists share common ground in the Technical Death Metal space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate The Faceless's approach to technical death metal, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't The Faceless more famous?

With a Gap Score of 13/100, The Faceless's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage.