Arm The Pit - Through The Discipline

About Us:

<p class="bio">Like a demonically-possessed machine, Through the Discipline relentlessly carries
forward amidst all chaos and obstacles surrounding them. Comprised of lead vocalist,
Mike Centrone, 24, guitarist Luis Ramirez, 24, drummer Allen Benatar, 24, and
bassist Mark Morrill, 25, TTD blends traditional, hair-whipping metal with a fresh
and bold style. There is no bigger goal on this band’s agenda than to produce an
original and unique piece of art. Their material is filled with dark melodies as
well as cutting-edge leads complimenting a beefy and tight rhythm section. Not only
does the instrumental aspect of the band stand out but the highly-diverse vocal
style of Centrone really completes Through the Discipline’s unmatchable sound. TTD
began in 1997 and played local shows consistently, building a strong fan-base close
to home in the 5 boroughs of NY. Once the band started playing other markets outside
of New York, TTD released an EP entitled "OUR LADY OF DEATH” in 2001 without any
backing from a record label. This release put Through the Discipline on the map as a
monstrous metal force. This 5-song assault on the senses would eventually go on to
sell over 2000 copies worldwide, despite its’ limited exposure and distribution. In
2003, Through the Discipline recorded a devastating 3-song demo at Sound Investments
Studios in Scranton, PA. The band worked like maniacs to get their music to as many
people as possible and did numerous tours of the east coast while shopping the demo
to labels. While on tour, TTD secured a deal with independent record label JAILHOUSE
RECORDS. In May 2004, they released their debut full-length CD, "ART OF SURVIVAL”.
“ART OF SURVIVAL" is a true display of TTD’s abilities and satisfies any fan of
heavy music. This 10-song masterpiece struck a chord with the underground metal
scene and opened up many opportunities for TTD. Both the 2004 NEW ENGLAND METAL &
HARDCORE FESTIVAL and the 2004 HELLFEST were scenes for phenomenal performances by
Through the Discipline. The band also embarked on two full US tours that year. The
first of these was the “NO MORE SERENITY” tour alongside KATAKLYSM, (NUCLEAR BLAST
Records) MISERY INDEX (RELAPSE Records), and CANNAE (PROSTHETIC Records) in the
spring of 2004. That summer, long time friends FULL BLOWN CHAOS (STILLBORN Records)
and 100 DEMONS (DEATHWISH INC. Records) accompanied TTD on their second tour of the
US, keeping them fresh in the minds of fans new and old. The band then embarked on
an extended run of the east coast with BLOODJINN and THE HOSTAGE HEART in 2005.
After filling in the vacant lead guitarist position when Pat Reilly left the band
with Joe Ferentz, TTD crossed into the Canadian border for the first time in the
summer of 2006. They successfully completed a mini-tour of Ontario with BEYOND
WITHIN and CRYPTIC STENCH. To date, Through the Discipline has shared the stage with
highly touted bands like SHADOWS FALL, SUFFOCATION, CRYPTOPSY, ICED EARTH, CHILDREN
OF BODOM, HATEBREED, E-TOWN CONCRETE, MASTODON, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, AS I LAY
DYING, GOD FORBID, SIX FEET UNDER, SWORN ENEMY, ALL THAT REMAINS, THE RED CHORD and
plenty more. Through the Discipline is currently writing new material for the follow
up to “ART OF SURVIVAL”, which has successfully sold copies through US distros like
VERY, LUMBERJACK, REVHQ and many others as well as being distributed by many
companies throughout Europe, Japan, South America and Canada. The new TTD album is
set to be released sometime in the spring/summer of 2007 on GODS CHILD MUSIC. There
is no stopping the onslaught of this NY-based juggernaut on the heavy music masses.</p>