BIO
The Mighty Wraith spring from the heavy metal heartland of Birmingham and the Black Country, with their imposing brand of galloping riffs, melodic leads and soaring vocals sure to delight music fans who appreciate a modern take on traditional British metal. On the stage, the band delivers an intensely captivating and engaging live show, led by charismatic and unmistakable frontman Matt Gore.
MEMBERS
Matt Gore - Lead Vocals
Az Potter - Guitars
Jamie Williams - Guitars
Ash Bentley - Bass
Jake Withers - Drums
DISCOGRAPHY
Dragonheart (EP, 2017)
Outcast (EP, 2017)
The Awakening (debut album, 2014)
TIMELINE
2022
- Early February marks the final day of recording on the second album
- Breaking Bands Festival performance
2021
- In July, first show since before the pandemic, all the way back in January 2020
- Headlining Fresh Blood VII (University of Birmingham Freshers' gig)
2020
- Ash Bentley (bass) joins the band
- First and only show for 2020 takes place in January, closely followed by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Andrew Kirby (drums) leaves the band
- Jake Withers (drums) joins the band
2019
- Invited to perform at Amplified Open Air (the festival was eventually cancelled)
- Rock the Beacon performance
- Chris Musgrove (bass) leaves the band
2018
- HRH Metal performance
- Dementia Aware-Fest Wolverhampton and London performances
- Sophie Fest Gloucester performance
- Dogtallica Fest Nottingham performance
- Dragonfest Bradford performance
- Headlining Fresh Blood V (University of Birmingham Freshers' gig)
- Scruffyfest performance
2017
- Power Metal Quest Fest performance
- Launch of the Outcast EP on 10th March, the band's first recording with the current lineup
- Outcast EP launch show at The Hammer & The Anvil in Birmingham
- Dementia Aware-Fest Birmingham performance
- Supporting Armored Saint at the O2 Institute 3, Birmingham
- Suppporting Domination (Greece) at The Hammer & The Anvil
- Gryphest Bristol performance
- Hosting Wraith Fest at Mama Roux's in Birmingham, with Gehtika, Countless Skies and others
- Launch of the Dragonheart EP on 17th November, featuring songs from The Awakening re-recorded with the current lineup
- TMW becomes a 5-piece once again as lead/rhythm guitarist Jamie Williams joins the band
2016
- Transition to a 4-piece after rhythm guitarist and founding member Jonathan Miller leaves the band
- Main support at Dakesis' 'New Dawn' album launch show
- Metal to the Masses Birmingham special guest headliners
- Main support at Vicious Nature's DVD launch show
- Recording of the Outcast EP
2015
- Headlining the O2 Academy 3, Birmingham for the first time
- Bass player Chris Musgrove joins the band
- Metal to the Masses Birmingham finalists
- Bloodstock Open Air performance (Jager Stage)
2014
- Launch of debut album The Awakening
- The Awakening album launch show at The Roadhouse in Birmingham
- Metal to the Masses Birmingham finalists