My Place Was Taken

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My Place Was Taken
Origin Matamoros, Mexico
Genres
Years active2014–present
Labels Rottweiler Records
MembersJesus Salaz
Abraham Barberi
Helix Nebula
Daniel Castaneda
Website My Place Was Taken on Facebook

My Place Was Taken is a deathcore and hardcore punk band that originated out of Matamoros, Mexico. The band originated in 2014 and signed to Rottweiler Records in 2017. [1]

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History

My Place Was Taken began in 2014, as a project between vocalist Jesus Salaz and guitarist Abraham Barberi. [1] Shortly after the formation of the project, the two added on bassist Helix Nebula and drummer Daniel Castaneda. [1] The four recorded and produced a self-titled five-track EP, which caused the band to gain popularity in the Mexico metal scene. [2] After gaining the notoriety, the band signed with Rottweiler Records, who was home to bands such as Death Requisite, Taking the Head of Goliath, and The Autumn League. [1] [3]

Following the band's signing to their new label, the band debuted a single, titled "Imparables". [4] After the single and lyric video debuted, the band released their sophomore EP, titled Imparables. [5] [6] Following the EP's release, two music videos for "Cordeo Y Leon" and "Sociedad Demente". [2] [7] [8] In 2020, it was announced that My Place Was Taken was to replace Broken Flesh on the Hasten Revelation tour, due to health concerns with Broken Flesh's vocalist. [9] The band is set to perform on the tour alongside labelmates Taking the Head of Goliath, Cardiac Rupture, Abated Mass of Flesh, and Crimson Thorn. [9] [10]

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