Umbra Vitae

Umbra Vitae is an American death metal supergroup formed in 2020. The band features vocalist Jacob Bannon (of Converge), guitarists Mike McKenzie (The Red Chord) and Sean Martin (formerly of Hatebreed), bassist Greg Weeks (The Red Chord), and drummer Jon Rice (Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats, Job for a Cowboy).

The group released their debut album "Shadow of Life" in 2020, followed by their sophomore effort "Light of Death" in 2024. Umbra Vitae's sound blends traditional death metal with hardcore punk influences, reflecting the members' diverse musical backgrounds. The band takes its name from a 1912 poem by German expressionist Georg Heym.