Voluntary Mortification
Voluntary Mortification is an American Christian deathcore band from Lansing, Michigan. They describe their sound as "Catholic death metal," inspired by the idea of voluntary self-denial as a path to redemption, with suffering as a universal theme. They are not connected to the older death metal band Mortification.
Their debut album, Suffer to Rise, was released on July 22, 2022, through Rottweiler Records.
In 2023, the band added drummer Giulian Cardillo, and his father Dominic Cardillo joined on bass. Dominic later became the sound technician when Jon James took over live sound duties.
A new single, "Death Cult," was released on January 24, 2025. The band also announced an EP titled Mortem Cultus for September 26, 2025.
Current members: Conner Luttig, Jacob Kanclerz, Shane Lewis, Giulian Cardillo, Jon James.
Former members: Eric Farnum, Johnny Beriault, Cody Kessler, Matt Kunkel, Ernie Colwell, Dominic Cardillo.
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