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Darkest Hour is a melodic death metal band currently signed to Southern Lord. The band is officially based in Washington, DC, but several of the members live in Richmond, Virginia. Their sound is akin to classic European metal acts such as At the Gates and In Flames. Over the years they have toured with many influential acts, including The Crown, Zao, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Thrice, and Soilwork. They also played 2004's Ozzfest. * Ryan Parrish – drums (1999–2011) * Paul Burnette – bass guitar (2001–2012) * Matt Maben – drums (1995–1999, featured on The Misanthrope and The Prophecy Fulfilled) * Raul Mayorga – bass guitar (1995–1999, featured on The Misanthrope and The Prophecy Fulfilled) * Billups Allen – bass guitar (1999–2001, featured on the untitled split 7", The Mark of the Judas and So Sedated, So Secure) * Fred Ziomek – guitar (1999–2001, featured on the untitled split 7", The Mark of the Judas, So Sedated, So Secure and Where Heroes Go to Die) * Mike Garrity – guitar (2001, did not appear on any recordings, as he was a temporary replacement between Fred Ziomek and Kris Norris) * Tommy Gun – guitar (2001, filled in for the band between Fred Ziomek and Mike Garrity. He was later asked to join the band Immortal Avenger) * Kris Norris – guitar (2001–2008)