Walls of Jericho is an American metalcore band from Detroit, formed in 1998.

In April 1999 the band released their first EP, Underestimated, which was followed by a second EP, A Day and a Thousand Years, containing Underestimated and demo tracks, released on Florida-based Eulogy Recordings and later by European imprint Genet Records. After touring in support of the releases, the band was signed to Trustkill Records and released their debut full-length album The Bound Feed the Gagged in December 1999 (Genet Records also released the European version). Walls of Jericho was scheduled to share a split 7-inch vinyl with Indecision and recorded a cover of the song "Disposable Heroes". The split was delayed and eventually shelved, but Undecided Records included Walls of Jericho's recording on the various artists compilation The Old, The New, The Unreleased, released in January 2005.

After unsuccessful auditions to fill the vacant drummer position, the band went into hiatus. Shortly before this, lead vocalist Kucsulain entered a body piercing apprenticeship, which would occupy her free time over the next two years. Taylor providing guest vocals on three of the five tracks. On July 29, 2008, the band released their fourth full-length studio album, The American Dream, that features a return to the band's previous style, and was produced once again by Ben Schigel.

In early 2014, they released "Relentless" as a demo. They released No One Can Save You From Yourself on March 25, 2016, via Napalm Records.

Drummer Dustin Schoenhofer was arrested in 2019 for allegedly transporting 632 pounds of marijuana. Walls of Jericho has played sporadic shows since, including appearances at the 2021 and 2023 Furnace Fest events.

Sound and influences

AllMusic wrote that Walls of Jericho's sound is "balanced old-school hardcore, thrash metal, and 'chugga-chugga' metalcore with a ferocity and dedication unmatched by many of their contemporaries." Walls of Jericho cite influences ranging from hardcore punk bands like Minor Threat and Earth Crisis to metal heavyweights such as Metallica, Slayer, and Sepultura, while vocalist Candace Kucsulain also drew early inspiration from punk, grindcore, and even artists like Hole and the Beastie Boys.

Members

thumb|Walls of Jericho in 2019

Current

  • Candace Kucsulain – lead vocals (1998–2001, 2003–present)
  • Aaron Ruby – bass, backing vocals (1998–2001, 2003–present)
  • Dustin Schoenhofer – drums (2004–present)
  • Bobby VaLeu – lead guitar (2016–present)
  • Kyle Gailey – rhythm guitar (2024–present)
  • Chris Rawson – rhythm guitar (1998–2001, 2003–present) *when available

Former

  • Mike Hasty – lead guitar (1998–2001, 2003–2019)
  • Wes Keely – drums (1998–2001)
  • Derek Grant – drums (2001)
  • Alexei Rodriguez – drums (2003–2004)

Touring musicians

  • Richard Thurston – rhythm guitar (2003)
  • Chris Towning – guitars (2017–2018, 2022-present)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

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! scope="row" |The Bound Feed the Gagged

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  • Released: February 22, 2000
  • Label: Trustkill
  • Format: CD, LP, DD

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! scope="row" |All Hail the Dead

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  • Released: February 24, 2004
  • Label: Trustkilll
  • Format: CD, DD

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! scope="row" |With Devils Amongst Us All

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  • Released: August 22, 2006
  • Label: Trustkill
  • Format: CD, DD

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! scope="row" |The American Dream

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  • Released: July 29, 2008
  • Label: Trustkill
  • Format: CD, LP, DD

|11

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! scope="row" |No One Can Save You from Yourself

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  • Released: March 25, 2016
  • Label: Napalm
  • Format: CD, LP, DD

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EPs

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! scope="row" |A Day and a Thousand Years

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  • Released: April 1999
  • Label: Trustkill
  • Format: CD

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! scope="row" |Redemption

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  • Released: April 29, 2008
  • Label: Trustkill
  • Format: CD

|49

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References

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