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Upon A Burning Body quick facts
Members (4)
- Danny Leal lead vocals, vocals, rhythm guitar, backing vocals, lead guitar, bass, guitar, drums, percussion · 2005–2008, 2005–2012, 2005–present, 2012–present, 2015–present, 2016–2017, 2020–present, 2025–present
- Juan Hinojosa drums, percussion · 2005–2008, 2011, 2025–present
- Ruben Alvarez rhythm guitar, backing vocals, lead guitar, bass, guitar, vocals · 2005–2012, 2005–present, 2012–present, 2015–present, 2016–2017
- Thomas Alvarez bass, backing vocals, vocals · 2020–present
Past members (8)
- Chris Johnson rhythm guitar, guitar · 2005–2012
- Joe Antonellis bass · 2017–2020
- Jonathon Gonzales drums, percussion · 2011–2013
- Ramon Villarreal drums, percussion · 2008–2011, 2013–2014
- Rey Martinez bass · 2013–2016
- Sal Dominguez lead guitar, guitar · 2005–2015
- Seth Webster bass, bass guitar · 2012–2013, 2026
- Tito Felix drums, percussion, rhythm guitar, guitar, bass, bass guitar, lead guitar · 2005–2012, 2005–2015, 2008–2011, 2011–2013, 2012–2013, 2013–2014, 2013–2016, 2014–2025, 2017–2020, 2026
Upon a Burning Body is an American metalcore band from San Antonio, Texas, formed in 2005.
After releasing their debut album The World Is Ours in 2010, they followed it up with their second studio album, Red. White. Green., which debuted at No. 105 on the Billboard 200 in 2012. Their third studio album The World Is My Enemy Now, released on August 12, 2014, performed even better, debuting at No. 39 on the Billboard 200 of that year. In the same year, they joined Five Finger Death Punch on their tour as a support act. The band released their fourth studio album Straight from the Barrio on October 28, 2016. The band is currently independent as of 2023.
Members
Current
- Danny Leal – lead vocals (2005–present)
- Ruben Alvarez – rhythm guitar (2012–present); backing vocals (2005–present); lead guitar (2015–present); bass (2005–2012, 2016–2017)
- Thomas Alvarez – bass, backing vocals (2020–present)
- Juan Hinojosa – drums, percussion (2005–2008, 2011, 2025-Present)
Former
- Chris "CJ" Johnson – rhythm guitar (2005–2012)
- Seth Webster – bass (2012–2013)
- Jonathon Gonzales – drums, percussion (2011–2013)
- Ramon "Lord Cocos" Villarreal – drums, percussion (2008–2011, 2013–2014)
- Sal Dominguez – lead guitar (2005–2015)
- Rey Martinez – bass (2013–2016)
- Joe Antonellis – bass (2017–2020)
- Tito Felix – drums, percussion (2014–2025)
Album-by-album
The World Is Ours
The band released The World Is Ours on April 6, 2010 (2010-04-06) through Sumerian.
The World Is Ours charted on US Heat at number 28. The World Is Ours is identified as the debut studio album in the band catalogue.
The World Is Ours was recorded September 2009, at The Machine Shop, Weehawken, New Jersey, U.S., and with production credited to Will Putney.
Red. White. Green.
Red. White. Green. arrived on April 10, 2012 through Sumerian.
Red. White. Green. was the only album with Jonathan Gonzalez on drums and the last album with Chris "CJ" Johnson on guitar. Red. White. Green. charted on US at number 105, US Heat at number 1, and US Indep at number 20. Red. White. Green. is identified as the second studio album in the band catalogue.
Red. White. Green. was recorded September–October 2011, at The Machine Shop, Weehawken, New Jersey, US, and with production credited to Will Putney.
The World Is My Enemy Now
The World Is My Enemy Now arrived on August 12, 2014 through Sumerian.
The World Is My Enemy Now charted on US at number 39, US Indep at number 6, and US Hard Rock at number 3. The World Is My Enemy Now is identified as the third studio album in the band catalogue.
The World Is My Enemy Now was recorded Sumerian Studios, Los Angeles, CA and with production credited to Will Putney.
Straight from the Barrio
Straight from the Barrio arrived on October 28, 2016 through Sumerian.
Straight from the Barrio charted on US Indep at number 12, US Hard Rock at number 8, and US Rock at number 22. Straight from the Barrio is identified as the fourth studio album in the band catalogue.
Straight from the Barrio was with production credited to Matt Good, Cory Brunnemann, Chris Mora.
Southern Hostility
The band released Southern Hostility on June 7, 2019 through Seek & Strike.
Southern Hostility is identified as the fifth studio album in the band catalogue.
Southern Hostility was recorded 2019 and with production credited to Christopher MoraThomas Alvarez.
Blood of the Bull
Blood of the Bull was released on December 5, 2025.
Blood of the Bull was the last album with drummer Tito Felix, who departed from the band a month before the album's release. Blood of the Bull was released independently. Blood of the Bull is identified as the seventh studio album in the band catalogue.
Blood of the Bull was recorded 2024–2025.
Latest
Latest video
Voices in the Dark (Official Music Video)
UABB TV
May 26, 2026
Latest video
Hand of God guitar play through
UABB TV
November 10, 2025
Latest video
Hand of god - Official Music Video
UABB TV
October 31, 2025
Discography
Albums
2010
The World Is Ours
2012
Red. White. Green.
2014
The World Is My Enemy Now
2016
Straight from the Barrio
2019
Southern Hostility
2022
Fury
2025
Blood of the Bull
EPs
2005
Genocide
2020
Built from War
Singles
2012
Sin City
2012
Once Upon a Time in Mexico
2014
Scars
2014
Red Razor Wrists
2014
Bring the Rain
2016
Til the Break of Dawn
2016
Already Broken
2018
Remenissions
2019
King of Diamonds
2019
Reinventing Hatred
2019
All Pride No Pain
2020
Built from War
2020
5x3
2020
Chains of Agony
2021
Snake Eyes
2023
An Insatiable Hunger
2023
Killshot
2024
Another Ghost
2024
Sk8 or Die
2025
Dragged Through Glass
2025
Daywalker
2025
Hand of God
Other releases
2005
Upon a Burning Body
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Current member
Danny Leal
lead vocals, vocals, rhythm guitar, backing vocals, lead guitar, bass, guitar, drums, percussion and 2005–2008, 2005–2012, 2005–present, 2012–present, 2015–present, 2016–2017, 2020–present, 2025–present
Confirmed release appearances: Red. White. Green. (2012, vocals), Straight from the Barrio (2016, vocals), The World Is My Enemy Now (2014, lyrics), and 2 more.
Current member
Juan Hinojosa
drums, percussion and 2005–2008, 2011, 2025–present
Current member
Ruben Alvarez
rhythm guitar, backing vocals, lead guitar, bass, guitar, vocals and 2005–2012, 2005–present, 2012–present, 2015–present, 2016–2017
Confirmed release appearances: Red. White. Green. (2012, bass), Straight from the Barrio (2016, guitars), The World Is My Enemy Now (2014, lyrics), and 2 more.
Current member
Thomas Alvarez
bass, backing vocals, vocals and 2020–present
Confirmed release appearances: Southern Hostility (2019, producer).
Former member
Chris Johnson
rhythm guitar, guitar and 2005–2012
Confirmed release appearances: Red. White. Green. (2012, line-up credit), Red. White. Green. (2012, rhythm guitar), The World Is Ours (2010, rhythm guitar).
Former member
Joe Antonellis
bass and 2017–2020
Former member
Jonathon Gonzales
drums, percussion and 2011–2013
Confirmed release appearances: Red. White. Green. (2012, drums).
Former member
Ramon Villarreal
drums, percussion and 2008–2011, 2013–2014
Confirmed release appearances: Straight from the Barrio (2016, drums), The World Is My Enemy Now (2014, drums), The World Is Ours (2010, drums).
Former member
Rey Martinez
bass and 2013–2016
Confirmed release appearances: Straight from the Barrio (2016, bass), The World Is My Enemy Now (2014, bass).
Former member
Sal Dominguez
lead guitar, guitar and 2005–2015
Confirmed release appearances: Red. White. Green. (2012, lead guitar), The World Is My Enemy Now (2014, lead guitar), The World Is Ours (2010, lead guitar).
Former member
Seth Webster
bass, bass guitar and 2012–2013, 2026
Also connected to: To Speak of Wolves, Oh, Sleeper
Former member
Tito Felix
drums, percussion, rhythm guitar, guitar, bass, bass guitar, lead guitar and 2005–2012, 2005–2015, 2008–2011, 2011–2013, 2012–2013, 2013–2014, 2013–2016, 2014–2025, 2017–2020, 2026
Confirmed release appearances: Blood of the Bull (2025, drums), Straight from the Barrio (2016, percussion [4]).
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External links
References
- ^ "Upon A Burning Body Premiere "A New Responsibility" Music Video". Theprp.com. April 7, 2022. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ^ "INTERVIEW: Ruben Alvarez - Upon A Burning Body". Distorted Sound Magazine. June 12, 2019. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
- ^ "Upon a Burning Body Songs, Albums, Reviews". AllMusic. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
- ^ "Upon A Burning Body – Fury". metalepidemic.com. May 5, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
- ^ "Upon A Burning Body". Facebook (official Facebook page). Retrieved February 2, 2014.
- ^ a b "Upon a Burning Body - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
- ^ Upon a Burning Body Premiere New Song, "Scars". Revolver Magazine, July 3, 2014. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
- ^ "Upon a Burning Body - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
- ^ Jay Nanda. "Upon A Burning Body blazes trail of wide pits in name of Texas at Knotfest". AXS. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^ "Never Say Never: Local fest celebrates seven years with weekend date change". The Monitor. Retrieved May 6, 2015.
- ^ "2014-08-23 Top 40 Rock & Metal Albums Archive - Official Charts". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
- ^ "Upon A Burning Body Premiere "King Of Diamonds" Music Video, New Album Due In June". ThePRP. May 2, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
- ^ "Upon A Burning Body To Release "Built From War" EP In July". ThePRP. May 26, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ Bird, Michele (December 6, 2012). "Upon A Burning Body premiere "Sin City" video". Alternative Press.
- ^ Yancey, Bryne (April 3, 2012). "Upon A Burning Body release "Once Upon A Time In Mexico" video". Alternative Press.
- ^ "10 Minutes of Mayhem with UPON A BURNING BODY". Metalholic. August 5, 2014.
- ^ "'Til The Break Of Dawn" – via open.spotify.com.
- ^ "Already Broken" – via open.spotify.com.
- ^ "Remenissions" – via open.spotify.com.
- ^ "King of Diamonds" – via open.spotify.com.
- ^ "All Pride No Pain" – via open.spotify.com.
- ^ "Built from War" – via open.spotify.com.
- ^ "5x3" – via open.spotify.com.
- ^ "Chains of Agony" – via open.spotify.com.
- ^ "Snake Eyes". October 15, 2021 – via open.spotify.com.
- ^ "An Insatiable Hunger". Spotify. July 21, 2023.
- ^ "Upon A Burning Body - Upon A Burning Body". Discogs. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
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