About
Forest of Impaled is a blackened death metal band originally formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1992. They are recognized for blending the high-speed aggression of death metal with the atmospheric and melodic elements of black metal. The band released four notable albums: 'Mortis Dei' (1996), 'Demonvoid' (1999), 'Forward the Spears' (2003), and 'Rise and Conquer' (2007), primarily through Red Stream, Inc. The band maintains a strong connection to the Milwaukee and Wisconsin underground scenes due to longtime drummer Duane Timlin, a prominent Milwaukee-based musician who has also performed with acts such as Dying Fetus and Divine Empire. Forest of Impaled was a staple of the Midwest metal circuit, frequently appearing at events like the Milwaukee Metalfest.