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{{Short description|American rock band}}

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| origin = [[Stephenville, Texas]], U.S.

| years_active = 2001–2008, 2021–present

'''Submersed''' (sometimes typeset as '''SubmerseD''') is an American [[rock music|rock]] band from [[Stephenville, Texas]]. They first disbanded in 2008, reuniting in late 2021, early 2022.

== History ==

Submersed was signed to [[Wind-up Records]],<ref>[http://www.alternativeaddiction.com/musicnews/article/3538/Eye-Empire-Frontman-Talks-Transition-From-Submersed Eye Empire Frontman Talks Transition From Submersed]</ref> and worked with [[Alter Bridge]] guitarist [[Mark Tremonti]] on its debut [[studio album]], ''[[In Due Time]]'', which featured the singles "[[You Run (Submersed song)|You Run]]", "[[Hollow (Submersed song)|Hollow]]", and the title track.<ref>[http://www.marktremonti.com/band MarkTremonti.com – Band]</ref> In support of the album, the band performed in several cities across the US and Canada, sharing stages with [[Trapt]], [[Crossfade (American band)|Crossfade]], [[Seether]], [[Rob Zombie]], [[Chevelle (band)|Chevelle]], [[Mudvayne]], [[Taproot (band)|Taproot]], Alter Bridge and others.<ref>[http://fm99.com/lunatic-luau-history/ FM99 – Lunatic Luau History]</ref><ref>[http://livevan.com/show/25251/view Live Vancouver – Alter Bridge, Crossfade, Submersed]</ref>

After a short break and the departure of guitarist [[Eric Friedman]], the band continued work on their second studio album with producer [[Rick Beato]].<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/album/immortal-verses-mw0000749069/credits AllMusic – Immortal Verses – Credits]</ref> Their sophomore and final album, ''[[Immortal Verses]]'' was released on September 18, 2007, and featured two singles: "[[Better Think Again (Submersed)|Better Think Again]]" and "[[Price of Fame (Submersed)|Price of Fame]]". The band toured the US again, sharing stages with [[12 Stones]], [[Evans Blue]], [[Fuel (band)|Fuel]] and others.<ref>[http://tunelab.com/2008/02/06/12-stones-add-dates-with-submersed/ Stereolab – 12 Stones Add Dates With Submersed]</ref>

On November 24, 2008, the band posted a blog on their MySpace that simply said "SUBMERSED WILL BE BACK!" No other details have been disclosed.

== Post-break-up ==

After the disbanding of Submersed, Donald Carpenter joined Million Man Army with Mike Moye and Nothing In Return with Lance Arny. After Million Man Army disbanded and Donald left Nothing In Return, he formed [[Eye Empire]] with former [[Dark New Day]] members, Corey Lowery and B.C. Kochmit.,<ref>[http://www.alternativeaddiction.com/musicnews/article/3538/Eye-Empire-Frontman-Talks-Transition-From-Submersed Eye Empire Frontman Talks Transition From Submersed]</ref> but as of April 2014 was no longer a member.<ref>[http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/eye-empire-parts-ways-with-singer-donald-carpenter/ Eye Empire Parts Ways With Singer Donald Carpenter]</ref> Donald later became the vocalist for the band Apollo Under Fire.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/pg/apollounderfire/about/?ref=page_internal|title=Apollo Under Fire|website=www.facebook.com|language=en|access-date=February 13, 2018}}</ref>

As of November 2020, Donald Carpenter had finished recording the debut album of his new project Blisskrieg, along with guitarist [[Todd Whitener]], bassist [[Jesse Vest]], and drummer [[Matt Taul]], all former members of the bands [[Days of the New]] and [[Tantric (band)|Tantric]]. In early 2021, they released their album 'Remedy'.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/BlisskriegBand/|title=Blisskrieg|website=[[Facebook]] }}</ref>

Eric Friedman played lead guitar for the Los Angeles band Daughters of Mara. After Daughters of Mara disbanded, Eric joined Creed as a touring guitarist during their 2009 and 2010 tours. In 2012, he is currently a member of the [[supergroup (music)|supergroup]] [[Projected]]<ref>[http://noisecreep.com/projected-sevendust-creed/ Noisecreep – Projected Sevendust Creed]</ref> and of [[Mark Tremonti#Solo Career|Tremonti]] as well, which also features Submersed drummer Garrett Whitlock.<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/490379/creeds-mark-tremonti-releasing-solo-debut Creed's Mark Tremonti Releasing Solo Debut]</ref>

== Members ==

;Original members

* Donald Carpenter – [[Singing|vocals]] (2003–2008)

* Garrett Whitlock – [[drum kit|drums]] (2003–2008)

* [[Eric Friedman]] – lead guitar, [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]] (2003–2006)

* [[Kelan Luker]] – [[Bass guitar|bass]] (2003–2008)

;Touring members

* Justin Finley – lead guitar (2006–2008)

== Discography ==

* ''[[In Due Time]]'' (2004) (No. 16 ''Billboard'' Heatseekers Albums)<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/artist/280906/submersed/chart Billboard – Submersed Chart History]</ref>

* ''[[Immortal Verses]]'' (2007) (No. 35 ''Billboard'' Heatseekers Albums)<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/artist/280906/submersed/chart Billboard – Submersed Chart History]</ref>

=== Singles ===

!colspan="1"| Chart positions<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/artist/280906/submersed/chart?f=376 Billboard – Submersed Chart History]</ref>

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=== List of other songs ===

* "Broken Man", "Leave" and "Come To Me" from ''All Things Becoming of an End'' album

*"Lonely Road", "Everything", and "Keep You Waiting" are B-sides from ''[[Immortal Verses]]''

*"Guilty Pleasure" is a possible B-side from ''[[Immortal Verses]]'', but is not known.

*"Best Of Me" is an unreleased track from 2003.

*An acoustic version of "Come To Me" from 2003-2004.

*"O Holy Night" -- origin unknown.

== References ==