BANE OF EXISTENCE is a 4-piece band based in Rockland on the South Shore of Massachusetts, combining the musical styles of such bands as MALEVOLENT CREATION, DYING FETUS, SKINLESS, INCANTATION, VITAL REMAINS and IMMOLATION. Formaly known as Dismalbio, BANE OF EXISTENCE formed in the end of 1999 by drummer Mike Butkewicz and guitarist Jim Ash. The two began looking for people who shared the same vision and uncompromising brutal musical tastes. After trying out several people, they finally found the bassist they had been looking for, former DISRUPT drummer and GRIEF bassist Randy Odierno. Randy"s powerful distorted bass not only laid down a solid rhythm but also added that extra element needed to destroy and pummel the masses! A connection was made and soon enough the three began writing music together to build a brutal song base. Next the search began for the vocalist to complete this devastatingly heavy slice of Armageddon. Then came in one Doug Rinaldi. Jim, Mike and Randy were instantly pleased with his sound and style.

After a few live performances and having built a small, but respectable, fan base, the band was dealt its first line-up blow. Due to personal reasons, Randy decided to leave Bane of Existence after the recording of their first demo MCD. Doug, Mike and Jim wished him the best as they began the search for a new bassist (which proved to be a laborous task). Eventually, Lucas showed up at the practice room and he was immediately admitted into the fold. However, after a few months and a few shows Lucas decided to move on and into another local band. Just after taking Lucas into the line up another bassist, Brandon Adelizzi, had called inquiring about the spot. Formerly of WARHEAD and DREAD, Brandon came down, plugged in and showed us his style and it was obvious he was the guy the band needed.

B.O.E. is currently perfecting their existing songs of pure hatred as well as constantly putting together new material.
(source: official homepage, edited - JR)