{{Use American English|date=October 2022}} {{Short description|American metal band}} {{About|the band|their eponymous debut album|Wovenwar (album)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=October 2022}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Wovenwar | image = Wovenwar – Elbriot 2014 03.jpg | caption = Wovenwar in 2014. L-R: Phil Sgrosso, Shane Blay, Jordan Mancino, Josh Gilbert, Nick Hipa | landscape = yes | origin = Southern California, U.S. | genre = {{flatlist| * Alternative metal * {{nowrap|melodic metalcore}} * hard rock * heavy metal }} | years_active = 2013–2018 | label = Metal Blade | spinoff_of = {{flatlist| * As I Lay Dying * Oh, Sleeper }} | website = {{URL|wovenwar.com}} | current_members = * Shane Blay * Nick Hipa * Josh Gilbert * Jordan Mancino | past_members = * Phil Sgrosso }}

'''Wovenwar''' was an American heavy metal band from Southern California, formed in 2013. They released their self-titled debut album in 2014. The band's musical style on the album has been described as alternative metal,<ref name="allmusic" /><ref name="ultimateguitar" /> melodic metalcore,<ref name="ultimateguitar">{{cite web|url=http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/wovenwar/wovenwar/index.html|title=''Wovenwar'' Review|author=UG Team|publisher=Ultimate Guitar Archive|date=August 11, 2014|access-date=December 5, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/reviews/read/wovenwar-wovenwar|title=Wovenwar – ''Wovenwar''|author=Andy Biddulph|magazine=Rock Sound|date=July 28, 2014|access-date=December 5, 2014}}</ref> hard rock,<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/wovenwar-mw0002692541|title=Wovenwar – ''Wovenwar'' – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards|author=James Christopher Monger|website=AllMusic|access-date=December 5, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/cdreviews/wovenwar/|title=WOVENWAR|author=Ray Van Horn, Jr.|work=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=December 5, 2014}}</ref> and modern heavy metal.<ref name="allmusic" /><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/jul/31/wovenwar-wovenwar-review|title=Wovenwar: ''Wovenwar'' review – former As I Lay Dying members return in force|author=Dom Lawson|newspaper=The Guardian|date=July 31, 2014|access-date=December 5, 2014}}</ref>

== History == In May 2013, As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis was arrested for soliciting the murder of his wife. The remaining members soon began experimenting and writing with guitarist Shane Blay of Oh, Sleeper. Lambesis' arrest negatively affected his relationships with As I Lay Dying, which resulted in the departure of all members except for Jordan Mancino, who had been sharing an ownership for the band's rights with Lambesis since 2006. After a short meeting, they decided to put discussions of the future of As I Lay Dying on hold.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/tim_lambesis_world_exclusive_interview_as_i_lay_dying_singer_breaks_silence/P4 |title=Alternative Press |publisher=Altpress.com |date=May 16, 2014 |access-date=August 8, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519012557/http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/tim_lambesis_world_exclusive_interview_as_i_lay_dying_singer_breaks_silence/P4# |archive-date=May 19, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theprp.com/2014/04/09/news/as-i-lay-dying-officially-on-hiatus-band-members-confirm-new-projects |title=As I Lay Dying Officially On Hiatus, Band Members Confirm New Projects &#124; Theprp.com – Metal, Hardcore And Rock News, Reviews And More |date=April 9, 2014 |publisher=Theprp.com |access-date=August 8, 2014}}</ref>

From 2013 to 2014, the newly formed Wovenwar had been in the process of making a self-titled debut album with the producer Bill Stevenson. The mixing for the album was done by Colin Richardson. The band's debut single, "All Rise", was released on April 21, 2014. On June 18, 2014, the band released a second single from the album, titled "The Mason".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/av/new-wovenwar-song-mason |title=Here's Another New WOVENWAR Song, "The Mason" |work=Metal Injection |access-date=August 8, 2014}}</ref> The album itself was released on August 5, 2014, through Metal Blade Records.<ref name = metalblade1>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalblade.com/us/news/metal-blade-records-signs-wovenwar/ |title=Metal Blade Records announce the signing of WOVENWAR featuring members of As I Lay Dying and Oh, Sleeper. &#124; Metal Blade Records |publisher=Metalblade.com |date=April 14, 2014 |access-date=June 19, 2014}}</ref> The third single of the album, "Death to Rights", was the third-most added song on active rock radio in late February 2015.{{Citation needed|date=August 2015}}

Wovenwar had played their first tour in the United States opening for Black Label Society from July 17, 2014, to August 4, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/black-label-society-wovenwar-kyng-2014-u-s-summer-tour |title=Black Label Society Recruit Wovenwar + Kyng for Summer Tour |publisher=Loudwire.com |date=May 27, 2014 |access-date=June 19, 2014}}</ref> The band had also been touring in Europe from September 27, 2014, to November 8, 2014, as a support for In Flames.<ref>{{cite web|author=Rock Sound |url=http://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/while-she-sleeps-wovenwar-join-in-flames-european-tour |title=While She Sleeps + Wovenwar Join In Flames' European Tour – News – Rock Sound Magazine |publisher=Rocksound.tv |date=May 23, 2014 |access-date=June 19, 2014}}</ref>

Wovenwar, among other acts, supported Periphery on their Juggernaut Tour in the U.S. from January 10, 2015, to February 14, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalblade.com/us/news/wovenwar-to-tour-with-periphery-and-nothing-more|title=WOVENWAR set to tour with Periphery and Nothing More|work=Metal Blade Records|access-date=December 3, 2014}}</ref> From February 20, 2015, to March 18, 2015, Wovenwar and All That Remains were joining In Flames again, this time on their U.S. headline tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/tour-dates/in-flames-all-that-remains-wovenwar-announce-early-2015-tour|title=IN FLAMES, ALL THAT REMAINS, WOVENWAR Announce Early 2015 Tour|work=Metal Injection|date=December 17, 2014 }}</ref> From May 12, 2015, to May 25, 2015, Wovenwar returned to Europe as a special guest for Sylosis' headline tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bravewords.com/news/sylosis-announce-european-co-headline-tour-with-wovenwar|title=SYLOSIS Announce European Co-Headline Tour With WOVENWAR|last=bravewords.com|website=bravewords.com|access-date=May 5, 2019}}</ref> The band also played five of their own headline shows in the UK at the end of May 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kerrang.com/29839/wovenwar-lions-tour-uk-together/|title=Wovenwar And As Lions To Tour The UK Together|work=Kerrang!|access-date=April 9, 2015}}</ref>

Wovenwar released its second studio album, ''Honor Is Dead'', on October 21, 2016, through Metal Blade Records, which consisted of 11 tracks condensed from several months of demos.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/wovenwar_to_begin_work_on_new_album|title=Wovenwar to begin work on new album – News – Alternative Press|website=Alternative Press|access-date=June 22, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wovenwar.com/|title=HOME – WOVENWAR|website=wovenwar.com|access-date=June 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://metalholic.com/wovenwar-reveal-honor-dead-album-details-launch-concept-video-new-song-censorship/|title=WOVENWAR Reveal 'Honor Is Dead' Album Details: Launch Concept Video For New Song "Censorship"|publisher=Metalholic|author=Press Release|date=September 7, 2016|access-date=October 11, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012083757/http://metalholic.com/wovenwar-reveal-honor-dead-album-details-launch-concept-video-new-song-censorship/#|archive-date=October 12, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Guitarist Phil Sgrosso departed from the band right after finishing all his studio work for the album to focus more on his project, Poison Headache.<ref name="Mancino">{{cite web|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2016/10/17/jordan-mancino-of-wovenwar-on-the-metalsucks-podcast-167/|title=Jordan Mancino of Wovenwar on the MetalSucks Podcast #167|publisher=MetalSucks|author=Chuck & Godless|date=October 17, 2016|access-date=October 25, 2016}}</ref>

In 2018, all members, excluding Blay, returned to perform in As I Lay Dying.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/as-i-lay-dying-members-explain-controversial-comeback-in-emotional-30-minute-video/|title=AS I LAY DYING Members Explain Controversial Comeback In Emotional 30-Minute Video|date=June 17, 2018|publisher=|access-date=June 17, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/hear-i-lay-dyings-classic-lineup-reunite-new-song-my-own-grave|title=Hear As I Lay Dying's Classic Lineup Reunite on New Song "My Own Grave"|date=June 7, 2018|publisher=|access-date=June 17, 2018}}</ref> Blay would return to his own band, Oh, Sleeper, and both bands would release new albums in 2018 and 2019, respectively. However, by 2024 all of them had left As I Lay Dying once again.

== Band members == '''Final line-up''' * Shane Blay – lead vocals, guitar (2013–2018) * Nick Hipa – lead guitar (2013–2018) * Josh Gilbert – bass, backing and lead vocals (2013–2018) * Jordan Mancino – drums (2013–2018)

'''Former''' * Phil Sgrosso – rhythm guitar, programming (2013–2016)<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/wovenwar_up_the_aggression_on_honor_is_dead_gear_up_to_tour_as_a_four_piece|title=Wovenwar up the aggression on "Honor Is Dead", gear up to tour as a four-piece|magazine=Alternative Press|first=Dan|last=Sellsor|date=October 11, 2016|access-date=October 11, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/latest-news/guitarist-phil-sgrosso-parts-ways-with-wovenwar|title=Guitarist Phil Sgrosso Parts Ways With WOVENWAR|work=Metal Injection|first=Robert|last=Pasbani|date=September 29, 2016|access-date=October 11, 2016}}</ref>

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== Discography == === Studio albums === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album details ! scope="col" colspan="5"| Peak chart positions<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/wovenwar-mw0002692541/awards|title=Wovenwar – Wovenwar – Awards – AllMusic|work=AllMusic|access-date=December 5, 2014}}</ref> |- !style="width:35px;font-size:smaller;"|US !style="width:35px;font-size:smaller;"|US Hard Rock !style="width:35px;font-size:smaller;"|US Indie !style="width:35px;font-size:smaller;"|US Rock !style="width:35px;font-size:smaller;"|US Digital |- ! scope="row"|''Wovenwar'' | * Released: August 5, 2014 * Label: Metal Blade Records<ref name = metalblade1 /> * Format: CD, digital download | style="text-align:center;"| 36 | style="text-align:center;"| 3 | style="text-align:center;"| 3 | style="text-align:center;"| 13 | style="text-align:center;"| 25 |- ! scope="row"|''Honor Is Dead''<ref>{{cite news|title=WOVENWAR To Release 'Honor Is Dead' Album In October|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/wovenwar-to-release-honor-is-dead-album-in-october/|work=Blabbermouth.net|date=September 7, 2016|access-date=September 7, 2016}}</ref> | * Released: October 21, 2016 * Label: Metal Blade Records * Format: CD, digital download | style="text-align:center;"| 68 | style="text-align:center;"| 7 | style="text-align:center;"| 15 | style="text-align:center;"| 27 | style="text-align:center;"| 40 |}

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