Unmerciful Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts

The entity known as UNMERCIFUL formed in June 2001 with Clint Appelhanz (ex Origin) and James King as founding members. As frustrated musicians, this gruesome twosome set out to write and record the most brutal death metal they could conjure. The two quickly progressed and started to set sights on putting together a full band. After auditioning various musicians and not being able to keep a stable lineup, UNMERCIFUL temporarily disbanded in 2002. Clint rejoined ORIGIN as a guitarist (after the departure of Jeremy Turner). Then, after the departure of John Longstreth, James King followed suit. The two recorded "Echoes of Decimation" with ORIGIN in 2004, with a few tours to follow (one of which was with MALEVOLENT CREATION). In early 2005, Jeremy Turner (who, since his departure from ORIGIN, toured the world with Death Metal legends CANNIBAL CORPSE). Joined up with UNMERCIFUL, along with sick up and comer Tony Reust on vocals. In the summer of 2005, they recorded a full length which would later become known as "Unmercifully Beaten." Without a bassist Clint, James and Jeremy performed bass duties on the songs. Alex Webster also contributed session bass for the song "Shotgun Sodomy." Only later would UNMERCIFUL get the help from finger shredder Derek Engemann (Cattle Decapitation/Sour) as permanent bassist. After several tours with the likes of Cannibal Corpse, Crytopsy, Decrepit Birth, Vital Remains and more, the band once again went idle from 2009 and reformed in 2012 with Jeremy Turner picking up the bass and Just Payne as the new 2nd guitarist. A decade after the debut of UnmercifullyBeaten, the band released Ravenous Impulse in 2016 featuring John Longreth (Origin) on the drums follwed by Wrath Encompassed in 2020 with Trynt Kelly (Marasmus) as the permanent drummer. With limited touring opportunities due the Covid the band was still able to land some short run tours and festival appearances highlighted by headlining Brutal Fest 9 in Bogota Colombia. 2025 would mark the release of Unmerciful's 4th studio album, Devouring Darkness. A crushing effort that encompasses elements of the bands roots with current evolution of the band's musicianship. Look for Unmerciful on tour in your city soon!