Temple, is a Southern Groove Metal band from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, who strive to blend multiple musical styles and sounds to create their own unique and powerful take on the Southern Metal genre. Temple draws most of their influence and inspriration from bands such as Pantera, Mudvayne, Hellyeah, Slipknot and entirely too many others to list while also keeping an open mind for music in general and putting in tons of effort to make sure what they create is completely unique in itself. Temple's debut album, "The Book Of Lies: Chapter 1", was released world wide on August 4, 2015, and was met with incredible response and feedback. Zachary Thomas of Rabid Wolf Pack, in response to Temple's debut release, said, "Southern Metal at it's finest! Highly reccomend!"

Temple was formed in 2012 from a group of guys that never really set out to make a serious or all original band. Originally, it was all about just getting together, hanging out, jamming to some cover songs and throwing parties with open practices. Within the span of a few months, the guys managed to write a few original songs and play them at the open practices to some friends and immediately noticed the response to their original songs. So, they began the process of working to mold and shape Temple into a legitimate band. The original lineup consisted of vocalist Jack Lucas, bassist Hunter Barrow, guitarists Chris Hall and Joe Horner and drummer Anthony Whitlock. Each, bringing their own different musical backgrounds.

Within the first 6 months, tension and personal differences started to escalate between the band. Then began the rocky and almost constantly changing lineup. By the summer of 2014, it was decided to take a break from Temple. After almost 2 months of very little contact, vocalist Jack Lucas and bassist Hunter Barrow began the process of rebuilding a new Temple with a whole new sound. They then recruited ex-Through The Awake guitarist, Shelby Fortenberry and drummer, Delton Smith. In only 2 months, Temple had 7 new original songs and an energy and chemistry like never before. They quickly began gaining major attention in the South Mississippi music scene and was recognized as being a live powerhouse for the tightness and variety of original music and intense stage presence. They immediately became one of the go to bands for local music venues and booking agencies. They have shared the stage with many national and international bands such as: Sons Of Texas(Razor&Tie), The Family Ruin(KBB Records), Famous Last Words(InVogue Records), Tear Out The Heart(Victory Records) and many more. 

Currently, they are gearing up to play as many shows as possible in support of their newly released album, "The Book Of Lies: Chapter 1", and working hard to develop a new energetic and memorable live show. Keep up to date with what we have going on by signing up for our mailing list or checking out our Facebook or Reverbnation. Be sure to check out our album on Spotify or Reverbnation and if you like it, be sure to pick it up from iTunes, Amazon or just about any other digital retailer. For more information on booking, contact the band by email at wearetempleband@gmail.com.

Sean Hutchinson - Vocals
Alex Parks - Drums
Colby Kirby - Lead Right Handed Guitar
Justin Phillips - Lead Left Handed Guitar

Vocalist/Composer/Poet/Pianist

German-Canadian musician Annina Melissa is a classically trained pianist, vocalist and songwriter whose work focuses on the expression of  macabre and morbid aspects of the human condition. 
The London-based artist combines ambient, electronic and metal elements with opulent orchestral arrangements and strong visuals - often experimenting with eerie, unusual sounds and haunting clean vocals. Revolving around sombre subjects and the darker facets of life her music depicts autobiographical struggles and takes the listener on a cathartic journey of raw emotion and versatility. Currently self-produced, Annina Melissa takes influence from sources as varied as personal traumata, her love for Victorian Gothic literature, philosophy, elaborate classical and film compositions as well as a profound passion for expressive music transcending numerous genres to develop a sound familiar yet unique in its own right.
As well as being an international touring musician and accomplished lyricist who has written and collaborated with a variety of musicians she further demonstrates her creativity by working closely with designers and photographers as a published alternative model.

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