Child Bite
American punk/metal band
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Child Bite is an American punk/metal band[1] formed in 2005 in Detroit, Michigan. The band's core members are founding vocalist Shawn Knight[2][3] and longtime bassist Sean Clancy.[4] Child Bite's sound has been described as "enormous and predatory, from the baleful rhythm section to Shawn Knight's [frightening vocals]."[5][6][7]
Child Bite | |
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L–R: Jeremy Waun, Sean Clancy, Jeff Porter, Shawn Knight | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | Noise rock, hardcore punk, heavy metal |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Housecore, Forge Again, Joyful Noise |
| Members | Shawn Knight Sean Clancy Jeremy Waun Jeff Porter |
| Past members | Brandon Sczomak Jeff Kraus Ben Moore Zach Norton Danny Sperry Christian Doble |
| Website | childbite |
In the spring of 2013, the band released a split 7-inch with David Yow of Jesus Lizard and Scratch Acid.[8] Morbid Hits, a collection of Anal Cunt cover songs, was released exclusively as a 5-inch vinyl record in early 2014 via Housecore Records. This release featured the band being fronted by Pantera/Down frontman Phil Anselmo.[9][10]
As of 2024, Child Bite has toured the U.S. with such acts as Pantera,[11] Lamb of God,[12] Down,[13] Voivod,[14] Negative Approach,[15] Superjoint,[16] Poison Idea,[17] Unsane[18] and more.
Band members
Current
- Shawn Knight – vocals
- Sean Clancy – bass
- Jeremy Waun – guitar
- Jeff Porter – drums
Former
- 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-inch w/ STNNNG (2017, Forge Again Records)
- Strange Waste EP (2014, Housecore Records)
- Morbid Hits EP w/ Phil Anselmo (2014, Housecore Records)
- Split 12-inch w/ We Are Hex (2013, Forge Again Records)
- Vision Crimes EP (2013, Joyful Noise Recordings)
- Monomania EP (2012, Joyful Noise Recordings)
- Split 12-inch w/ Dope Body (2011, FAR)
- Exquisite Luxury EP (2008, SSM)
- Gold Thriller (2007, JNR/SSM)
- Physical Education Split EP w/ Stationary Odyssey (2007, Joyful Noise Recordings)
Singles
- Jerk Off Your Life 1" Button w/ download (2016, Housecore Records)
- Flexed Heads 7-inch w/ Hellmouth, Old Gods & Golden Torso (2014, Corpse Flower)
- Gods of Love 7-inch w/ Hellmouth, Old Gods & Golden Torso (2014, Corpse Flower)
- Demonomaniacs 7-inch w/ Hellmouth, Old Gods & Golden Torso (2012, Dyspepsidisc)
- Chickenshit Conformists 7-inch w/ Hellmouth, Old Gods & Golden Torso (2012, Dyspepsidisc)
- Family Men 7-inch w/ Hellmouth, Old Gods & Golden Torso (2012, Bellyache)
- Split 7-inch w/ DD/MM/YYYY (2009, Wham City/Dyspepsidisc)
- Split 7-inch w/ Big Bear (2009, JNR)
- Split 7-inch w/ This Moment in Black History (2009, FAR)