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 Merauder performing in 2010 | |
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| Origin | New York City, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
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Merauder is an American metalcore band from New York City, formed in 1990.
The group formed in 1990, establishing itself on the New York hardcore and metal scene through frequent touring and a few demo releases. In 1995, after vocalist Jorge joined, replacing Minus, the band released a split EP with Stigmata and toured with Biohazard. [5] Their full-length debut Master Killer was released later that year. [5] The band also scored a slot opening for Fear Factory and toured Europe in 1995 with Böhse Onkelz. [5] Another album, Five Deadly Venoms, followed in 1999. [5] The band split up following the recording of their 2003 release Bluetality.
In 2007, vocalist Jorge Rosado formed his own version of the band. Guitarist Anthony Muccini publicly opposed Rosado's use of the name Merauder, though Muccini himself is not an original member, having replaced the original guitarist, "Karate" Chris Bozeth.
In 2008, the band announced completion of a new studio album recorded at Big Blue Meenie studios in Jersey City, New Jersey, and embarked on headline tours through Europe, Japan, and the U.S. The band also finished touring with the Haunted and the Agonist. A new album titled God Is I was released June 19, 2009, in Europe and August 11, 2009, through Regain Records. Although there were many difficulties with the European release, Regain has sent the copies only to Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the Netherlands.
In December 2009, Merauder toured around Europe with Entombed and Devious. Their last show was at Eindhoven's Metal Meeting, where they shared the stage with Satyricon, Nile and Legion of the Damned.
In May the band went on a tour around the US West Coast (including a festival in Las Vegas with Donnybrook and Grave Maker) and Mexico. In August they joined This is Hardcore festival in Philadelphia, along with Bane, Cro-Mags, Sheer Terror, Death Before Dishonor and more.
In February 2011, a fan-made video for the song "Until" surfaced online featuring Rosado and Smerdon.
In the summer of 2018, Merauder returned to Europe for a full tour with UK metal/hardcore band Climate of Fear, featuring Rosado and longtime bassist Kevin Mahon and members of Climate of Fear filling in. After some time of low activity Merauder began to announce shows for late fall of 2025. This would progress to include announcements of significant shows for 2026, two of which being FYA Fest 12 in Orlando, Florida and Alcatraz Festival in Belgium. Paired with these live show announcements Merauder saw multiple lineup shifts. The first began in late September with the addition of Ely Castillo, formerly the drummer of Bitter End and currently of Hardside. Next would see the exit of guitarist Patrick Conley who had been with the band since 2021. By early October it was announced that his replacement would be the well known guitarist Marco Rizzo of Soulfly and Ill Nino fame. With a new lineup established Merauder has promised their efforts on releasing new music to tour on far into 2026.
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