Texas hard rock/alternative metal quintet Submersed blend heavy volume with heavy issues that reflect their rugged individualism and ambition to be a "positive force for change." Formed in the late-'90s in the small town of Stephenville, the group consists of vocalist Donald Carpenter, lead guitarist/vocalist Eric Friedman, bassist Kelan Luker, guitarist TJ Davis, and drummer Garrett Whitlock. The band released In Due Time on Wind Up Records in September 2004, followed by Immortal Verses in 2007. ~ James Christopher Monger