Thrown into Exile

In 2012, Thrown Into Exile toured on the Rockstar Mayhem Festival, the Summer Slaughter tour and the California Metalfest, as well as opening slots for Testament, Fear Factory and Sepultura. The band worked on their debut four-song 2013 EP with producer Mike Spreitzer of the band DevilDriver. In 2012, the band got connected with the people from Mayhem Festival when they did the Headbang for the Highway contest to win a spot on the Sumerian Stage. They won the battle of the bands to open up the Sumerian Stage for the first day in San Bernardino of Mayhem Fest. In April 2025, Thrown Into Exile embarked on the opening slot of The Blood Dynasty Tour, supporting Baest, Fit For An Autopsy, and Arch Enemy, covering North America. ==Debut EP, Mayhem Festival, and lineup changes (2013–present)==

The band's Thrown into Exile debut EP was released on April 2, 2013, via iTunes, and Amazon. The EP was produced by DevilDriver guitarist Mike Spreitzer. For summer 2013, the band returned to the Rockstar Mayhem Festival, but as an official touring band for the entire tour. They shared the stage with headliners Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Mastodon, and Machine head. According to Evan's Facebook, he said they already have about 7 songs finished, and that they were shopping around for the right label to sign to before they release it. In May 2014, it was announced that the four members formed a new band called Grimace. On December 23, 2014, it was announced that Henry Derek, the current vocalist for Act of Defiance and former vocalist for Scar the Martyr, was the band's new vocalist. The band also released a new song titled "Restore the Truth", which features former DevilDriver drummer John Boecklin. A few days later, the rest of the band lineup was also revealed. On October 19, 2024, the band announced their new EP, Passageways, would be released on November 15. ==Influences==

The band have cited an array of influences including Children of Bodom, Machine Head, Amon Amarth, Rob Zombie, Black Sabbath, Metallica, Pantera, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth, In Flames, Fear Factory, Soilwork, Slipknot, Danzig, Misfits, Dimmu Borgir, Bathory, Mayhem, Satyricon, Testament, Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, DevilDriver, and Lamb of God as their artistic influences. In an interview, guitarist Mario Rubio had stated on behalf of the bands influences as: "I mean the list goes on and on and on! But there's also stuff outside of metal, our drummer Chase comes from a jazz, funk, & R&B background and I really enjoy listening to Louis Prima, Dean Martin, Depeche Mode, Morrissey, The Smiths, Frank Sinatra etc. ==Band members==

;Current • Mario Rubio – guitars (2011–present) • Evan Seidlitz – vocals (2011–2013, 2023–present) • Javier Quinto – bass (2022–present) • Austin Monzon – guitars (2023–present) • Hank Lin – drums (2025–present) ;Former • Colin Reed – guitars (2011–2013) • Erik Tisinger – bass (2011–2013) • Chase Brickenden – drums (2011–2013) • Ray Sanchez – guitars (2014–2023) • Dave Corsile – bass (2014–2022) (died 2023) • Henry Derek Elis – vocals (2014–2017) • Zac Morris – drums (2014–2017) • Joey Dalo – vocals (2017–2022) • Scott Shelko – drums (2017–2020) • Tom Tierney – drums (2020–2025) • Edwin Haroutonian – vocals (2022–2023) ==Discography==

Studio albums • Safe Inside (2016) • II: Illusion of Control (2020) EPs • Thrown into Exile (2013) • Passageways (2024) Singles Music videos ==Non-album tracks==

• Realizing Fate • Monster • The Enemy ==References==