Child Bite

Child Bite is an American rock/punk/metal band formed in 2005 in Detroit, Michigan. The band's core members are founding vocalist Shawn Knight[1] and long-time bassist Sean Clancy.[2]

Child Bite
Left to right; Ben Moore, Shawn Knight, Sean Clancy, Jeremy Waun (photo by Ruby Scholling)
Background information
OriginDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
GenresNoise rock, hardcore punk, heavy metal
Years active2005–present
LabelsHousecore Records / Forge Again Records / Joyful Noise Recordings
WebsiteOfficial website
MembersShawn Knight
Sean Clancy
Jeremy Waun
Past membersBrandon Sczomak
Jeff Kraus
Ben Moore
Zach Norton
Danny Sperry
Christian Doble

Child Bite's sound consists of atonal guitar melodies, distorted bass and organ, frequent rhythmic shifts, and frenzied, howling vocals. Earlier recorded material often included additional instruments such as saxophone and violin. Their lyrical content is abstract and metaphorical, often dealing with topics such as fear, paranoia, and despair. Their sound has been described as "enormous and predatory, from the baleful rhythm section to Shawn Knight's [frightening vocals]."[3] They are self-described and acknowledged by authorities in the genre as having a "horrorshow/slasher-flick" flair, which descriptions apply to their records, their album art and their music videos.[4] Their visual aesthetic is directed by their vocalist, Shawn Knight, who works professionally as a graphic artist.[5]

In the spring of 2013, Child Bite released a split 7" with David Yow of Jesus Lizard and Scratch Acid.[6]

"Morbid Hits," a collection of Anal Cunt cover songs, was released exclusively as a 5" vinyl record in early 2014 (via Housecore Records). This release featured the band being fronted by Pantera/Down frontman Phil Anselmo.[7][8]

As of 2018, Child Bite has toured the U.S. with such acts as Down,[9] Voivod,[10] Negative Approach,[11] Superjoint,[12] Poison Idea,[13] Unsane[14] and more.

Members

Current
  • Shawn Knight – Vocals
  • Sean Clancy - Bass
  • Jeremy Waun - Guitar

Past
  • Brandon Sczomak - Guitar
  • Jeff Kraus - Drums
  • Ben Moore - Drums
  • Zach Norton – Guitar, Bass
  • Danny Sperry - Drums
  • Christian Doble - Saxophone, Backing Vocals

Timeline

Discography

Albums
  • Blow Off the Omens (2019)
  • Negative Noise (2016)
  • The Living Breathing Organ Summer LP (2010)
  • Fantastic Gusts of Blood LP (2008)
  • Wild Feast LP (2006)

Anthologies
  • Burnt Offerings (2018, Housecore Records/Forge Again Records)

EPs
  • Split 12" w/ STNNNG (2017, Forge Again Records)
  • Strange Waste EP (2014, Housecore Records)
  • Morbid Hits EP w/ Phil Anselmo (2014, Housecore Records)
  • Split 12" w/ We Are Hex (2013, Forge Again Records)
  • Vision Crimes EP (2013, Joyful Noise Recordings)
  • Monomania EP (2012, Joyful Noise Recordings)
  • Split 12" w/ Dope Body (2011, FAR)
  • Exquisite Luxury EP (2008, SSM)
  • Gold Thriller (2007, JNR/SSM)
  • Physical Education Split EP w/ Stationary Odyssey (2007, JNR)

Singles
  • Jerk Off Your Life 1" Button w/ download (2016, Housecore Records)
  • Flexed Heads 7" w/ Hellmouth, Old Gods & Golden Torso (2014, Corpse Flower)
  • Gods of Love 7" w/ Hellmouth, Old Gods & Golden Torso (2014, Corpse Flower)
  • Demonomaniacs 7" w/ Hellmouth, Old Gods & Golden Torso (2012, Dyspepsidisc)
  • Chickenshit Conformists 7" w/ Hellmouth, Old Gods & Golden Torso (2012, Dyspepsidisc)
  • Family Men 7" w/ Hellmouth, Old Gods & Golden Torso (2012, Bellyache)
  • Split 7" w/ DD/MM/YYYY (2009, Wham City/Dyspepsidisc)
  • Split 7" w/ Big Bear (2009, JNR)
  • Split 7" w/ This Moment In Black History (2009, FAR)
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References
  1. http://www.metalinsider.net/interviews/interview-child-bites-shawn-knight-on-voivod-tour-housecore-deal-melvins-video-cameo
  2. https://www.discogs.com/artist/594950-Sean-Clancy
  3. Sant, John. "Who the fuck is Child Bite?". Fine Print Magazine. Archived from the original on September 2, 2013. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
  4. "Child Bite". Audiotree. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
  5. Tuttle, Jeff. "PREMIERE: CHILD BITE'S SPLATTERY MUSIC VIDEO, "THE NAB MUNCH IS ON"". Fangoria. Archived from the original on May 1, 2013. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
  6. "CHECK OUT THIS NEW SPLIT SEVEN-INCH FROM DAVID YOW AND CHILD BITE". VICE. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
  7. Kennelty, Greg. "Phil Anselmo Covers An AN*L C*NT Track And It's Amazing". Metal Injection. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  8. "Philip H. Anselmo Teams With Child Bite For Anal Cunt Covers EP". The PRP. Retrieved February 7, 2014.
  9. http://www.metalnerd.net/mountain-of-wizard-to-support-down-and-child-bite-on-u-s-trek/
  10. http://loudwire.com/voivod-2016-north-american-tour-king-parrot-child-bite/
  11. https://www.scenepointblank.com/news/tours/2015/11/06/negative-approach-and-child-bite-tour-us/
  12. http://loudwire.com/superjoint-spring-2017-tour-battlecross-child-bite/
  13. http://lambgoat.com/news/comments.aspx?id=25788
  14. http://www.earsplitcompound.com/site/2017/09/05/unsane-announces-new-north-american-and-european-fall-tour-in-support-of-southern-lord-bound-sterilize-lp/
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