Upon a Burning Body is an American metalcore band from San Antonio, Texas,[2] formed in 2005. The band currently consists of vocalist Danny Leal, guitarist Ruben Alvarez, drummer Tito Felix and bassist Thomas Alvarez. Their second studio album, Red. White. Green., debuted at No. 105 on the Billboard 200 in 2012.[3] Their third studio album The World Is My Enemy Now, released on 12 August 2014, performed even better, debuting at No. 39 on the Billboard 200 of that year.[4] while in the same year joining the successful American-based heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch on their tour as their support act with a very successful gig at 013 Tilburg stage in the Netherlands. In March 2014. The band released their fourth studio album Straight from the Barrio on October 28, 2016. The band is currently independent as of 2023.[5]

Upon a Burning Body
Upon a Burning Body at Mayhem Festival 2014
Upon a Burning Body at Mayhem Festival 2014
Background information
Also known asUABB
OriginSan Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Years active2005–present
Labels
Members
  • Danny Leal
  • Ruben Alvarez
  • Tito Felix
  • Thomas Alvarez
Past members
  • Juan Hinojosa
  • Chris "CJ" Johnson
  • Seth Webster
  • Jonathon Gonzales
  • Ramon "Lord Cocos" Villarreal
  • Sal Dominguez
  • Rey Martinez
  • Joe Antonellis
Websiteuponaburningbody.com

Members edit

Current

  • Danny Leal – lead vocals (2005–present)
  • Ruben Alvarez – rhythm guitar (2012–present); backing vocals (2005–present); lead guitar (2015–present); bass (2005–2012, 2016–2017)
  • Tito Felix – drums, percussion[6][7] (2014–present)
  • Thomas Alvarez – bass, backing vocals (2020–present)

Former

  • Juan Hinojosa – drums, percussion (2005–2008, 2011)
  • Chris "CJ" Johnson – rhythm guitar (2005–2012)
  • Seth Webster – bass (2012–2013)
  • Jonathon Gonzales – drums, percussion (2011–2013)
  • Ramon "Lord Cocos" Villarreal – drums, percussion (2008–2011, 2013–2014)
  • Sal Dominguez – lead guitar (2005–2015)
  • Rey Martinez – bass (2013–2016)
  • Joe Antonellis – bass (2017–2020)

Timeline

Discography edit

Studio albums edit

Album details Peak chart positions[3]
US US Heat US Indep US Hard Rock US Rock UK Rock
The World Is Ours
  • Release date: April 6, 2010
  • Label: Sumerian
28
Red. White. Green.
  • Release date: April 10, 2012
  • Label: Sumerian
105 1 20 11 35
The World Is My Enemy Now
  • Release date: August 12, 2014
  • Label: Sumerian
39 6 3 12 18[8]
Straight from the Barrio
  • Release date: October 28, 2016
  • Label: Sumerian
12 8 22
Southern Hostility[9]
  • Release date: June 7, 2019
  • Label: Seek & Strike
Fury
  • Release date: May 6, 2022
  • Label: Seek & Strike

Extended plays edit

  • Genocide (2005)
  • Built from War (2020)[10]

Singles edit

  • "Sin City" (2012)[11]
  • "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" (2012)[12]
  • "Scars" (2014)
  • "Red Razor Wrists" (2014)
  • "Bring the Rain" (2014)[13]
  • "Til the Break of Dawn" (2016)[14]
  • "Already Broken" (2016)[15]
  • "Remenissions" (2018)[16]
  • "King of Diamonds" (2019)[17]
  • "Reinventing Hatred" (2019)
  • "All Pride No Pain" (2019)[18]
  • "Built from War" (2020)[19]
  • "5x3" (2020)[20]
  • "Chains of Agony" (2020)[21]
  • "Snake Eyes" (2021)[22]
  • "An Insatiable Hunger" (2023)[23]
  • "Killshot" (2023)

Demos edit

  • Upon a Burning Body (2005)[24]

References edit

  1. ^ "INTERVIEW: Ruben Alvarez - Upon A Burning Body". Distorted Sound Magazine. 2019-06-12. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
  2. ^ "Upon A Burning Body". Facebook (official Facebook page). Retrieved 2 February 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Upon a Burning Body - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  4. ^ "Upon a Burning Body - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2016-11-19.
  5. ^ Upon a Burning Body Premiere New Song, “Scars”. Revolver Magazine, 3 July 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  6. ^ Jay Nanda. "Upon A Burning Body blazes trail of wide pits in name of Texas at Knotfest". AXS. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
  7. ^ "Never Say Never: Local fest celebrates seven years with weekend date change". The Monitor. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
  8. ^ "2014-08-23 Top 40 Rock & Metal Albums Archive - Official Charts". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  9. ^ "Upon A Burning Body Premiere "King Of Diamonds" Music Video, New Album Due In June". ThePRP. May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
  10. ^ "Upon A Burning Body To Release "Built From War" EP In July". ThePRP. May 26, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  11. ^ Bird, Michele (December 6, 2012). "Upon A Burning Body premiere "Sin City" video". Alternative Press.
  12. ^ Yancey, Bryne (April 3, 2012). "Upon A Burning Body release "Once Upon A Time In Mexico" video". Alternative Press.
  13. ^ "10 Minutes of Mayhem with UPON A BURNING BODY". Metalholic. August 5, 2014.
  14. ^ "'Til The Break Of Dawn" – via open.spotify.com.
  15. ^ "Already Broken" – via open.spotify.com.
  16. ^ "Remenissions" – via open.spotify.com.
  17. ^ "King of Diamonds" – via open.spotify.com.
  18. ^ "All Pride No Pain" – via open.spotify.com.
  19. ^ "Built from War" – via open.spotify.com.
  20. ^ "5x3" – via open.spotify.com.
  21. ^ "Chains of Agony" – via open.spotify.com.
  22. ^ "Snake Eyes". 15 October 2021 – via open.spotify.com.
  23. ^ "An Insatiable Hunger". Spotify. 21 July 2023.
  24. ^ "Upon A Burning Body - Upon A Burning Body". Discogs. Retrieved 2020-12-16.

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