Tabernacle, New Jersey's the Concubine are known for death metal as brutal as it is intricate, relying far less on commercial gimmicks and melodic choruses than most of their Garden State peers. Formed in 2003, the group has toured extensively with bands like Evergreen Terrace, Pyosipus, and others, and recorded a 2004 EP entitled Maestro, If You Will and a 2006 full-length, Abaddon. Upon its release, the Concubine's lineup comprised vocalist Dave Stahl, guitarists Dan Pilla and Kyle Smith, bassist Jeff Herron, and drummer Matt Digise. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia