Vile

Vile is an American death metal band formed in 1996 in Concord, California, by guitarist and producer Colin E. Davis and vocalist Juan Urteaga. The group emerged from the Bay Area scene, drawing members from various local acts. Initially rooted in brutal death metal, the band's sound evolved toward a more melodic death metal approach over the course of their career. Vile has maintained a consistent presence through multiple international tours, including performances in Europe and Japan. Their discography includes several full-length studio albums, such as Stench of the Deceased, Depopulate, The New Age of Chaos, and Metamorphosis, alongside various demo and compilation releases.