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North Carolina was once a state just like any other. Ordinary, humble and average. Of course these types of calm facades can only hide their brewing extremity for so long before the dam bursts… and that’s exactly what’s happened. Now a hotbed for extreme hardcore/metal acts such as Between The Buried And Me, Beloved, Hopesfall and Undying, just to name a few, North Carolina has a new face to be proud of: GLASS CASKET. Formerly known as Gadrel, GLASS CASKET originally formed in Winston-Salem, North Carolina during the summer of 2001 with the core line-up of Blake Richardson (drums), Adam Cody (vocals), Ian Tuten (guitar), and Dustie Waring (guitar). Several months later, Sid Menon, from the indie group Upheld, joined the ranks on bass guitar, completing the line up. The quintet recorded a three-song demo that quickly drew the attention of Abacus Recordings, who signed the band shortly thereafter. GLASS CASKET entered the studio with the production skills of Jamie King (Between the B...