Winds of Plague
American symphonic deathcore band
Winds of Plague is an American deathcore band from Upland, California. Formed in 2002, the band is known for being one of the first deathcore bands to incorporate symphonic elements into their music.
The band's name is derived from a section of lyrics in the Unearth song "Endless": "Growing wings of sorrow/have brought you to the winds of plague."
History
Formation, name change, and early releases (2002–2005)
Winds of Plague was founded in 2002 in Upland, California. During the time of the band's inception, its name was originally Bleak December. However, they changed their name in April 2005, to Winds of Plague, being named after a lyric from the Unearth song, "Endless".
They released their demo A Cold Day in Hell in late 2005 independently. Several of the songs would subsequently be re-recorded for the following album.
Decimate the Weak (2006–2009)
Decimate the Weak, the band's first album for Century Media Records, was released in 2008. The album included several re-recorded tracks from A Cold Day In Hell.
The Great Stone War and line-up changes (2009–2011)
The Great Stone War was released on August 11, 2009.
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