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'Whitechapel' is the self-titled fourth studio album by the American deathcore band Whitechapel, released on June 19, 2012, via Metal Blade Records. The album was produced by Mark Lewis and marks a distinct shift in the band's musical style, incorporating more groove metal elements and atmospheric textures alongside their traditional deathcore sound. It features seven-string guitars tuned down to drop-A, creating a noticeably heavy and dense sonic landscape. The record peaked at number 47 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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When was Whitechapel's self-titled album released?
Whitechapel was released on June 19, 2012, through Metal Blade Records. It is the Tennessee band's fourth studio album.
Why did Whitechapel release a self-titled album?
The self-titled record marked a deliberate point of consolidation for the band after The Somatic Defilement, This Is Exile, and A New Era of Corruption. It keeps the band's deathcore foundation while introducing more groove-oriented writing.
Which songs should I hear first on Whitechapel?
Make It Bleed, Hate Creation, I, Dementia, and Section 8 are among the album's identifiable tracks. The record was produced with Mark Lewis, whose work helped give the guitars a dense, modern sound.
Was Whitechapel the first album with drummer Ben Harclerode?
Yes, the 2012 self-titled album was the first Whitechapel record to feature drummer Ben Harclerode. The band still centered the release on Phil Bozeman's harsh vocals and heavily down-tuned guitars.
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