Embodiment 12:14 were an Australia Christian metal band formed in Adelaide, as Embodiment in 1992, initially they performed death metal. They released two albums, Elements of This Man-Made Man (1998) and Inroads Out (2005), before disbanding in 2006.

History

Embodiment 12:14 were formed in Adelaide in 1992, as Embodiment, by Aaron Harslett on drums, Luke Martin on guitar, Ben Reid on guitar, and Darren Reid on lead vocals. Initially they played death metal and contributed tracks to three compilation albums by various artists. In 1997 they slightly changed their name to become Embodiment 12:14 due to an American band of similar name, Embodyment; the "12:14" was added as a reference to "a couple of verse’s taken from Phillipians 3 12-14." Owen McGregor-Hart of Oz Music Project observed, "[they] give us 3 sharp tracks of emotion filled hardcore... [and] show us their true colours. Combining raw guitars, both screaming and melodic vocals and a strong rhythm section, you're left wish a sweet, sweet taste in your mouth from this release."

Aidan Quinn of Punk Hardcore felt that with the album, "these dudes still have it, a lot more melodic-metal that basically could be summed up as Shai Hulud cross Inflames. Nice vocals, both melodic and heavy... amazing new guitar work, the addition of keys and solid drumming with heaps of stand out fills, make sure you check these guys out as they are the shit for melodic metalcore[...] with a huge focus on melody, technicality and a strong christian influence."

Members

  • Aaron Harslett – drums (1992–2003)
  • Luke Martin – guitar (1992-1995)
  • Ben Reid – guitar (1992–98, 2003)
  • Darren Reid – vocals (1992–2003, 2010)
  • Chris Duggan – bass guitar (1994–95)
  • Kane Jones – bass guitar (1995–98)
  • Mike Wright – guitar, clean vocals (1995–2003)
  • Tim Lawrence – guitar (1998–2003)
  • Greg Smith – bass guitar (1998–2003)
  • Kyle Bloksgaard – guitar, vocals (2003)
  • Roger Smith – keys, programming, vocals (2003)
  • Kelvin Sugars – drums (2010)
  • Dave McGuire – guitar, vocals

Discography

;Compilation appearances

  • Australian Metal Compilation I - Godspeed (Rowe; 1994)
  • Australian Metal Compilation II - The Raise the Dead (Rowe; 1995)
  • Australian Metal Compilation IV - Falling on Deaf Ears (Rowe; 1996)
  • While the City Sleeps Compilation (2001; 618 Records)

;Studio albums

  • Elements of This Man-Made Man (1998) – Trial & Error Records
  • Inroads Out (2003)&nbsp;– Trial & Error Records <small>(Trial033CD)</small>

;Split extended plays

  • "The Bridge Is Out", "Penknife" and "Coming of Age" on Embodiment 12:14/Not for You Split EP <small>(four tracks by Not for You)</small> (2002)&nbsp;– Trial & Error Records