Since forming in 2006, PATHOLOGY has remained a relentless force in modern death metal. Founded by drummer Dave Astor, co-founder of THE LOCUST and CATTLE DECAPITATION, the band quickly established its identity through punishing grooves, devastating riffs, and an uncompromising approach to extreme music.

Over the years, PATHOLOGY has carved out a sound that is unmistakably their own—combining the sheer brutality of death metal with massive grooves, memorable songwriting, and a crushing rhythmic foundation. Thunderous drums, relentless guitars, guttural vocals, and dark, visceral themes have become hallmarks of the band’s sound, allowing PATHOLOGY to evolve while never abandoning the intensity at its core.

PATHOLOGY has brought its destructive live show across the globe, touring extensively throughout North America, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. Along the way, the band has shared stages with some of extreme metal’s most legendary and influential acts, including OBITUARY, DEICIDE, NILE, VADER, IMMOLATION, GRAVE, and many more. Through years of touring and uncompromising performances, PATHOLOGY has earned a reputation as a formidable live force within the international death metal scene.

Throughout their career, PATHOLOGY has released an extensive catalog through respected labels including VICTORY RECORDS and NUCLEAR BLAST, continually expanding their reach and building a dedicated worldwide following. Their commitment to the underground, relentless work ethic, and consistency have helped cultivate a loyal fanbase of more than 225,000 followers across social media platforms.

Now entering a new chapter with DISTORTION / REIGNING PHOENIX MUSIC, PATHOLOGY continues to move forward with renewed momentum. Nearly two decades after the band’s formation, the mission remains unchanged: create uncompromising death metal, push the sound forward, and deliver music with the same aggression and intensity that has defined PATHOLOGY from the beginning.

With a legacy built through years of records, touring, and dedication to extreme music, PATHOLOGY remains a powerful and enduring presence in the global death metal scene—with plenty more still to come.