"Heavy as fuck groove oriented death metal with hellish thick, crunchy rhythms that are punishing and pit friendly," (Brutalized Zine ..7). This is how TORN ASUNDER has been described time and time again. The release of their debut EP "In Painful Remembrance" has been well received, getting great reviews in such underground publications as Brutalized, Pernicious, Bast, Metal Mafia, and Death-Core as well as interviews in Mutilated Mag, and Synapse Zine (Philippines), just to name a few. Originally formed in early 1996, founding members Micah London (guitar), Jimmy Bendezu (drums), and Johnny Bendezu (bass) met up with vocalist Rusty Kupyar. These 4 individuals began writing material, and established a foundation from which to work. TORN ASUNDER began playing local shows in 1997, and landed their first major show in May of 1998 opening for INTERNAL BLEEDING. 1998 was a busy year for TORN ASUNDER. Aside from playing many shows, they journeyed into the studio to record the "In Painful Remembrance" EP which would be released on Lifeless Records of Holyoke, MA. December 1998 saw TORN ASUNDER in Burlington, VT playing to 300+ kids, with a warm, pit-heaving greeting! Early 1999 saw the release of the "In Painful Remembrance" EP. Their CD release party was with INCANTATION, ANGELCORPSE, and KRISIUN (Brazil). In early May, TORN ASUNDER played the first annual New England Metal and Hardcore Fest. TORN ASUNDER played to approximately 250 kids that showed just how pit friendly TORN ASUNDER truly is. The show was so crazy, vocalist Rusty had to go to the emergency room to receive 4 stitches on his right thumb. Within months of its release, "In Painful Remembrance" began receiving airtime on stations all along the East Coast. In fact, The CD was the number 1 'hard rock' album for 2