Confessor- Uncontrolled

Raleigh, NC's Confessor made a name for themselves by crafting unapologetically heavy riffs with a unique flare for rhythmic shifts and odd time signatures. The band created quite a stir by playing all over the southeast and landing two tours in Europe, including the now legendary "Gods of Grind" trek with ENTOMBED, CARCASS, and CATHEDRAL. With the release of their 1991 debut album on Earache Records, Condemned, the group felt as though their chance was at hand to show the world that Confessor was unlike anything else. Unfortunately, record label partnerships and politics forced Confessor off of the U.S. leg of "Gods of Grind" in favor of a more "happening" act. Ongoing struggles with the label led to lineup changes that altered the band's trajectory, and eventually they folded before seeing the mid-'90s. Luckily, over the years Confessor's controversial-yet-pioneering sound became accepted and adored by many in the metal community, ultimately leading to a reunion and follow-up album i