Chicago-based death metallers, Broken Hope, have parted ways with bassist Shaun Glass and guitarist Chuck Wepfer.

Guitarist Jeremy Wagner tells BraveWords:

"Shaun & Chuck decided to leave DEATH METAL behind to focus exclusively on their ACTIVE ROCK band, The Bloodline. Broken Hope has already replaced the former members with Diego Soria of Disgorge, and Matt Szlachta (ex-Chimaira).

See you all in 2015 - stronger & sicker than ever!!!"

The brotherhood of a band should extend beyond its members. On their full-length debut album We Are One, The Bloodline build a bond that's instantly relatable. It’s cast in a grinding groove of metallic instrumentation and hard rock hooks, collectively conveying a sense of camaraderie.

In fact, the Chicago quartet—Travis Neal (vocals), Shaun Glass (guitar), Chuck Wepfer (lead guitar), and Frankie Harchut (drums)—initially found that union within their songs. From the ashes of Dirge Within, The Bloodline rose.

 

 

The debut offering, We Are One, is now officially set for a March 24th release. The video trailer to the album’s intro title track can be streamed below:

In 2014, the band cut We Are One with producer Joel Wanasek (Righteous Vendetta, Vinyl Theatre). They crafted a sound that proved equally hard and hypnotic. "It's very groove heavy with huge melodies and epic hooks," Shaun describes. "The listener can nod their heads and really lock in.”

Ultimately, The Bloodline wants you to be a part of their family. "This has been a long growing process," Shaun leaves off. "Everything fell into place. Nothing was forced. I hope people get addicted to the album. I want them to crave it. They can be a part of this with us forever."